Meet Our
Outstanding Team
Experienced Legal Professionals
Mohit Suri
Managing Partner
SRA Registered Foreign Lawyer (UK) | Advocate, Bar Council of India | SRA No.: 7583504
Advocate | International Legal Strategist | Cross-Border Dispute Expert
With over 25 years of distinguished legal experience, Mr. Mohit Suri is the Managing Partner of MLegal, a full-service international law firm with a strong presence in India, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. A seasoned legal advisor and visionary leader, Mr. Suri has built MLegal into a globally trusted name in cross-border transactions, international dispute resolution, foreign investment advisory, and regulatory compliance.
Mr. Suri is widely recognised for his strategic legal insight, his ability to navigate complex multi-jurisdictional matters, and his deep understanding of emerging global regulatory frameworks. He has advised a diverse client base ranging from multinational corporations, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), family offices, government entities, and international law firms seeking support in Indian and cross-border legal matters.
Practice Focus
- Cross-Border Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
- India–UK Trade & Investment Advisory
- International Commercial Law
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Structuring
- Family Law & Estate Planning across jurisdictions
- Corporate Transactions & Regulatory Strategy
Global Legal Leadership
Under Mr. Suri’s leadership, MLegal has acted in high-stakes matters involving cross-border litigation, international arbitrations, foreign investment structuring, and regulatory advisory for industries including real estate, pharmaceuticals, banking, fintech, energy, and legal services. He has also played a key role in advising on the India–United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and helping clients capitalise on the evolving Indo-UK legal landscape.
His international outlook, combined with a deep-rooted understanding of Indian legal systems, enables him to bridge legal cultures and deliver seamless outcomes across jurisdictions.
Professional Highlights
- Lead counsel in multiple international arbitration and cross-border enforcement matters
- Legal advisor on large-scale FDI and joint venture projects across Asia and Europe
- Regularly consulted by foreign law firms for India-entry and compliance strategies
- Guest speaker and panelist at various international legal conferences and trade forums
- Pioneer in advising on legal market liberalisation and cross-border legal service access
Approach
Mr. Suri is known for his client-centric philosophy, solution-driven advice, and ability to anticipate regulatory shifts that impact global business. His leadership has been instrumental in building MLegal’s reputation as a firm of choice for international clients navigating Indian legal terrain and Indian clients expanding overseas.
Christopher McWatters
Senior Of Counsel | Barrister-at-Law
Call: 2004
Senior UK barrister specializing in family law, immigration appeals, judicial review, and cross-border child matters, with extensive appellate experience.
Christopher McWatters is a highly experienced barrister specialising in family law and immigration law, with a particular focus on cases involving children, cross-border family disputes, and public law challenges.
He regularly appears before the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal, High Court, and Court of Appeal, and is frequently instructed in cases with an international dimension, including international child abduction, inter-country
adoption, and complex judicial review proceedings.
Christopher is respected for his clear, calm, and persuasive advocacy, his ability to relate to lay clients, and his strategic litigation approach in sensitive matters.
Areas of Expertise
Family Law
- Public and private children law
- International child abduction
- Complex medical and abuse cases
- Local authority proceedings
- Appellate advocacy in the Court of Appeal
Immigration & Public Law
- Immigration appeals before FTT and UT
- Judicial review challenges (including
urgent removals and unlawful detention) - Trafficking and modern slavery cases
- Article 8 ECHR family and private life
claims - Cross-over family/immigration cases
Notable Cases (Representative Matters)
- LH v SSHD [2019] EWHC 3457 — Successful judicial review in a trafficking case
- S (A Child) [2020] EWCA Civ 1382 — Successful appeal on standard of proof
- A Local Authority v DS [2012] EWHC 1442
(Fam) — Guidance on expert evidence in family proceedings - London Borough of Islington v Al Alas
[2012] EWHC 865 (Fam) — Care proceedings defence involving medical evidence
Professional Standing
- Qualified Family Law Arbitrator
- Member, Chartered Institute of
Arbitrators (MCIArb) - Member, Family Law Bar Association (FLBA)
- Accepts instructions via Direct Access
(with certificate to litigate)
Lord Shahid Aziz
Senior Immigration & Asylum Law Advisor
Level 3 IAA Registered Practitioner
Senior practitioner advising on asylum, immigration appeals, human rights, and family reunification cases.
Lord Shahid Aziz is a senior immigration, nationality, and asylum law practitioner with extensive experience in Home Office applications, appeals, and complex asylum matters.
He regularly advises and represents individuals and businesses before the First-tier Tribunal (FTT), Upper Tribunal (UT), and in referrals for Judicial Review. His work spans high-risk, time-sensitive cases involving family separation, deportation risk, and international protection claims.
Shahid is particularly known for his compassionate, client-centred approach and his ability to manage highly stressful and sensitive cases with clarity and professionalism.
Key Areas of Expertise
- Asylum & humanitarian protection
- Immigration appeals (FTT & UT)
- Referrals for judicial review
- Home Office compliance and penalty challenges
- Family reunification cases
- Cross-border asylum advisory (UK, EU, US, Canada, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Germany)
Approach to Client Representation
Shahid works closely with clients facing refusals, removals, or prolonged uncertainty. He combines legal rigour with empathy, ensuring that every case is prepared thoroughly, with careful attention to evidentiary detail and procedural fairness.