Suhail Nathani is one of India’s most distinguished legal minds and currently serves as the Managing Partner at Economic Laws Practice (ELP). With a stellar career spanning across Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities Law, Regulatory Advisory, International Trade, and Competition Law, Suhail is highly regarded for his nuanced understanding of Indian business dynamics and the complex regulatory landscape that international investors must navigate when entering India.

Suhail has represented India in WTO disputes before the Panel and Appellate Body in Geneva and has advised several prestigious institutions including the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). He was a key contributor to the CCI Working Group on policy, advocacy, and advisory, and has played an instrumental role in shaping India’s merger control regulations as part of the ‘Law Firm Working Group’ formed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Internationally, he has worked with DFID UK on drafting competition and consumer protection laws for Afghanistan.

Suhail has been consistently recognized for his legal expertise over the years. He features among the Top 30 International Trade Practitioners in the Best of the Best – Expert Guides, a distinction based on extensive peer reviews and client feedback, where he has received exceptional commendation from both fellow professionals and clients. He is ranked by Chambers Asia-Pacific across Competition/Antitrust, Corporate M&A, and International Trade, and is part of the Hall of Fame for WTO/International Trade by The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific. His leadership is also acknowledged in Who’s Who Legal as a Thought Leader in Trade & Customs, IFLR1000, Asialaw Leading Lawyers, and the India Business Law Journal’s A-List. He was recently featured in LawWiser’s Super 30 (2023) and honored as a Leading Lawyer Legend by Legal Era.

Beyond his legal practice, Suhail is deeply involved in academia and social impact. He is an Honorary Adjunct Professor at Jindal Global Law School, sits on the Apex Advisory Board at the Adani Institute of Infrastructure Law, and serves on the boards of Somaiya Vidyavihar University, the Salaam Bombay Foundation, and other prominent listed companies in India. He is also a Trustee of a leading Mutual Fund in India.

Suhail holds Master’s degrees from Cambridge University, UK, and Duke University, USA, and is admitted to practice in both India and the State of New York.

At Clover Infotech, Suhail will work closely with Javed and the leadership team to ensure the company’s growth trajectory aligns with legal and regulatory standards, while supporting innovation and business agility. His presence on the Advisory Board will further strengthen Clover Infotech’s commitment to building a resilient, ethical, and future-ready organization poised to lead in an increasingly complex business environment.