Parvez Memon is a distinguished legal professional with over 25 years of experience at the forefront of India’s criminal and regulatory legal landscape. As Senior Partner at MZM Legal LLP, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the firm into a Tier 1 ranked powerhouse in White Collar Crime and Criminal Litigation. His journey began in the esteemed chambers of Mr. Majeed Memon, a renowned criminal defence lawyer and former Member of Parliament, where Parvez honed his skills in complex criminal trials and appellate advocacy.
Parvez is widely respected for his strategic brilliance, persuasive courtroom presence, and ability to distill intricate legal issues into clear, actionable advice. His practice spans the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, and international jurisdictions, where he has led defence teams in some of the country’s most sensitive and precedent-setting cases. Whether advising high net worth individuals on succession and matrimonial disputes or guiding corporate boards through regulatory crises, Parvez is known not just as a lawyer, but as a trusted crisis manager and legal tactician.
His interests lie in the intersection of law, justice, and human dignity. He believes that legal representation should empower clients with clarity and confidence, and his advocacy is driven by a deep commitment to fairness and integrity. Parvez’s leadership at MZM Legal reflects his dedication to mentoring young lawyers, fostering innovation in legal practice, and upholding the highest standards of professional excellence.
Parvez is dedicated to legal education, working with top law colleges to ensure quality and valuable experience. His active role in legal institutes shows his commitment to collaboration and leadership in the field of legal education. His motto is “To teach is to touch a life forever. To mentor is to shape the future. What we give to others lives on forever.”
Practices
Key Experience
- Senior Partner, MZM Legal LLP – Heads the Criminal Litigation and Regulatory Practice.
- Over 25 years of legal practice – Specializing in high-profile criminal and regulatory matters.
- Core member since MZM Legal’s inception in 2005 – Instrumental in building and diversifying the firm’s Criminal Practice.
- Leads a team of 20 lawyers across Mumbai and Delhi offices.
- Extensive courtroom experience – Regularly appears before the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, and regulatory authorities.
- International exposure – Handled cross-border disputes involving jurisdictions such as the USA, UK, Germany, Italy, UAE, and South Africa.
Achievements
Recognized by leading legal directories:
- Legal 500 – Recommended Lawyer 2012, 2022, 2024 – White Collar Crime.
- Lex-Falcon Awardees 2022
- Chambers & Partners- Band 4 Notable Practitioner- (2021) White-Collar Crime.
- Chambers Asia-Pacific – Top Ranked
- Legal 500 Asia-Pacific – Top Tier
- Asian Legal Business India Law Awards – Winner (2019)
- Who's Who Legal – Recognized in Business Crime Defence (2018)
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor of Socio-Legal Sciences and Bachelor of Laws (BSL, LL.B), University of Pune (1994–1999)
Professional Memberships
- Roxin Alliance’s Cross Border Defence Practice Group
Courses
- Masterclass for Independent Directors, Institute of Directors (Mumbai)