Anubhav Mehta has joined Desai & Diwanji as a Partner in its Banking and Finance practice, strengthening the firm’s ability to advise banks, financial institutions, fintech companies and businesses on complex financing, financial services and regulatory matters. With 17 years of experience across leading financial institutions and in-house roles, Anubhav brings expertise spanning traditional banking, digital financial services, fintech and emerging financial products to the firm’s Mumbai practice.
Prior to joining Desai & Diwanji, Anubhav worked with J.P. Morgan, Standard Chartered Bank and ICICI Bank, advising on a broad range of banking and financial services matters. His experience includes corporate finance, real estate finance, trade finance, escrow arrangements, domestic and cross-border custody services, securities lending and borrowing, digital banking and cards, as well as the distribution of third-party products through online and offline channels.
He has also advised on emerging areas including payment aggregator services, digital lending, digital lockers and card tokenisation, giving him experience at the intersection of financial services, technology and regulation. He has worked closely with financial institutions and other stakeholders on developing new financial products and establishing governance frameworks around them.
Vishwang Desai, Managing Partner, Desai & Diwanji, said: “The financial services landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift, with traditional banking increasingly converging with technology, digital platforms and new financial products. This convergence is creating a more complex legal and regulatory environment for institutions and businesses alike. Anubhav’s experience across leading financial institutions, coupled with his understanding of emerging financial services, will bring an important industry perspective to our Banking and Finance practice. His appointment reflects our continued focus on building deep sectoral capabilities that allow us to engage with the evolving needs of financial institutions and provide advice that is both legally rigorous and commercially informed.”
Anubhav Mehta, Partner, Desai & Diwanji, said: “Financial services in India are evolving rapidly, driven by digitalisation, new business models and changing regulatory expectations. This is creating opportunities for institutions to innovate, while also requiring greater clarity around governance, risk allocation and regulatory compliance. I am delighted to join Desai & Diwanji and look forward to contributing to the firm’s Banking and Finance practice by bringing an industry-oriented perspective to these developments. I hope to work closely with clients as they navigate the legal and commercial complexities accompanying the next phase of growth in India’s financial services ecosystem.”
At Desai & Diwanji, Anubhav will focus on Banking and Finance, advising clients on financing transactions, financial services regulation and the evolving legal frameworks governing technology-led financial products and services.
The appointment comes as India’s financial services landscape continues to evolve, with rapid adoption of digital finance, the emergence of new payment and lending models, and closer regulatory scrutiny of technology-led financial services. As institutions increasingly balance innovation with governance, consumer protection and regulatory compliance, demand is growing for legal counsel that understands both the commercial realities of the sector and its regulatory architecture. Anubhav’s experience across traditional banking and emerging financial services positions him to contribute to this evolving dialogue and to support clients navigating the next phase of growth and transformation in the sector.
Desai & Diwanji is a leading Indian full-service law firm, founded in 1935, advising corporates, financial institutions, funds and governments on areas including M&A, banking & finance, capital markets, private equity, infrastructure and dispute resolution.
