Education & Intellectual Foundation

Mohit Suri read commerce at Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi, before completing his Bachelor of Laws at the Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, specialising in business law, immigration, intellectual property, taxation and company law. He also holds a Master’s degree in Commerce from Annamalai University. His qualifications have been formally assessed as equivalent to a UK Bachelor (Honours) degree by Ecctis, enabling full recognition in the United Kingdom.

His formation extended well beyond the legal. He qualified as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP), and holds an Intermediate Certificate in Accounting from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India — giving him a financial literacy that few lawyers bring to transactional work.

Called to the Bar — Bar Council of Delhi

Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Delhi in 2001, beginning his career at a leading litigation-focused practice in New Delhi. These early years were formative — complex litigation across courts and tribunals throughout India, handling tax disputes, corporate and commercial matters, and high-profile criminal proceedings. He appeared as lead counsel in the bail proceedings for renowned singer Daler Mehndi, one of the most prominent criminal matters of its era.

Joins MLegal — Founds Immigration Practice

Joined MLegal in 2005, founding and leading the firm’s immigration practice — an area that would become central to the firm’s identity and growth. By 2007, elevated to Partner, overseeing an expanding portfolio encompassing international corporate structures, mergers and acquisitions, PE and VC transactions, and regulatory matters before the Reserve Bank of India, SEBI and the Home Ministry’s Foreigners’ Division.

Managing Partner — MLegal

Became Managing Partner of MLegal in 2011, transforming the firm into a multi-jurisdictional advisory practice of genuine international standing. Developed relationships with and advised on mandates from Latham & Watkins, Greenberg Traurig, Withers, Eversheds, Deloitte, KPMG and Ernst & Young. Advised on the Diageo acquisition of the UB Group, advised SN Power of Norway on the Allain Duhangan Hydro Power Project, and led the firm’s expansion into the UAE and Singapore.

Counsel for the Union of India — Supreme Court

Appointed as Counsel for the Union of India before the Supreme Court of India, assisting Additional Solicitors General on matters of constitutional significance, regulatory policy and government litigation — reflecting his standing as a practitioner of recognised seniority at the apex of India’s judicial system.

Commonwealth Gold Medal — Powerlifting, South Africa

Represented India at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in South Africa, winning a Gold Medal and securing three medals overall — a remarkable achievement for a practising Supreme Court lawyer. His story captured the national imagination and was widely covered in the Times of India, Outlook India and the New Indian Express. He subsequently served as President of the Indian Powerlifting Federation (2018–2019).

IBA Annual Conference, Miami & Dubai Expo 2020

Addressed delegates at the International Bar Association Annual Conference in Miami, speaking on the global energy transition, green hydrogen, sports broadcasting and international legal trends. That same year, an invited speaker at Dubai Expo 2020, addressing audiences on law, health and global mobility.

Formalised as a Registered Foreign Lawyer with the Solicitors Regulation Authority in England and Wales — SRA No. 7583504, with UK offices across Essex, the Midlands and Swindon.