Obhan & Associates and Mason & Associates merge to form Obhan Mason

Obhan & Associates and Mason & Associates have joined forces to form a newly aligned and integrated law firm: ‘Obhan Mason’.

The combined firm, built on complementary strengths, brings together deep expertise in intellectual property (IP), corporate and transactional law, litigation, information technology (IT), media & entertainment, data protection and privacy laws.

With this merger, Obhan Mason combines its national footprint with expanded client relationships, diversified practice areas, and deeper industry sector expertise, further reinforcing its position as a full‑service law firm of scale and strength.

Essenese Obhan, Founder of Obhan & Associates, will lead the combined firm as the Managing Partner, steering strategy, operations and client growth.

Neel Mason, Founder of Mason & Associates, will transition to the role of Of Counsel, focusing on advocacy, strategic disputes and a counsel practice.

Ashima Obhan, Senior Partner of Obhan & Associates, will lead the corporate law and M&A practice at the firm and continue to co-chair the TMT practice.

The Mason & Associates team, comprising Partners Vihan Dang, Ekta Sharma along with Principal Associate Khyati Kantawala, will join Obhan Mason with their team members.

With this merger, the combined total strength of the Partners at Obhan Mason stands at 10. The firms have begun the integration process, aligning practice areas, knowledge infrastructure and internal workflows to enable a smooth and cohesive transition.

Clients of both legacy firms will benefit from a broader spectrum of services under one roof. The combined firm brings together complementary teams and client portfolios, enabling cross-practice collaboration, unified client service and improved efficiencies. Systems, processes and governance frameworks already in place at Obhan will support the scaling of the combined practice.

Commenting on the development, Essenese Obhan explained,

“Neel and I have known each other for many years, and our professional journeys have always run parallel with great respect on both sides. This merger feels like a natural progression of that relationship. As Obhan Mason, we bring together the best of litigation, IP, corporate and transactional law, regulatory and advisory practices to serve our clients with even greater scale, depth and agility. Obhan Mason is also an opportunity for me to reimagine what a modern law firm can be. I look forward to guiding our integrated practice into a more forward-looking, integrated and ambitious chapter, with Neel adding tremendous value and support.”

Neel Mason added,

“Essenese has built a firm with strong infrastructure and operational excellence. His proven credentials, not only as an IP professional but also as a law firm leader, have provided immense confidence to the clients of Mason & Associates. As for me this is an important transition. At some point, I had to choose a path that allows me to give my best, and for me, that is counsel practice. I look forward to collaborating with the Obhan Mason team and delivering for clients in new ways, especially on litigation and strategic dispute resolution, high-stakes conflicts, media and IT disputes, and related contentious matters.”

Ashima Obhan, Senior Partner, Obhan & Associates, added, 

“Our four offices across New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru reflect our commitment to being where our clients are. With the merger, we are significantly expanding our corporate law bandwidth - from transactions and advisory to complex regulatory matters. For me, ensuring a seamless transition and also exploring synergies with our clients to see how best we can assist them in their corporate law transactions, and other advisory needs is a top priority. This merger strengthens our ability to deliver comprehensive solutions across industries and ensures we are ready for the evolving demands of India’s business landscape.”

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