Law firm founded by former CAM Partner and Matrix Partner General Counsel named First Principles Law
In the dynamic world of legal services, a new player has entered the scene. First Principles Law, a firm focused on quality, fairness, and client-first service, aims to make its mark by delivering world-class legal advice while fostering a culture where talented professionals can thrive.
The founders of First Principles Law, Akshay Jeet Bhat and Prasad Subramanyan, have a combined experience of over three decades in corporate transactions. Bhat, an alumnus of NUJS (Class of 2005), began his career at the erstwhile Amarchand Mangaldas and later became a Partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, where he worked until May 2025. Subramanyan, on the other hand, has over ten years of transactional experience, having worked both as a Partner at Rajaram Legal (now River Law) and as Head of Legal at Matrix Partners.
The duo aims to address a gap in the legal services landscape, especially in venture capital, private equity, and mid-market transactions. Their experience spans a wide range of transactions, including acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital investments. Bhat's advisory work has involved companies like Tata Electronics, Wistron, Akshayakalpa, BoAt, Cred, Ola Electric, and Mamaearth. Subramanyan's practice includes advising on venture capital, private equity, and strategic M&A transactions.
The team at First Principles Law currently consists of two partners and six associates. The partners at First Principles Law have advised on investments by institutional investors such as Accel, Alpha Wave, Bessemer Venture Partners, Fireside Ventures, RPSG Capital Ventures, Peak XV (formerly known as Sequoia Capital India), Elevation Capital, Lightspeed India, and Z47.
While there is no extensive coverage of First Principles Law in public legal industry sources as of August 2025, it appears that this firm might be newly established or lesser-known. However, their focus on venture capital, private equity, and mid-market transactions, coupled with their impressive experience, suggests a firm that is poised to make a significant impact in the legal industry.
For the latest updates on First Principles Law, it might be beneficial to check the firm's official website, press releases, or legal industry news. This newcomer in the legal landscape is certainly worth keeping an eye on.
An entrepreneurial duo, Akshay Jeet Bhat and Prasad Subramanyan, have formed First Principles Law, a firm focused on venture capital, private equity, and mid-market transactions in the finance sector. With significant experience in corporate transactions, they aim to bridge a gap in the legal services landscape.
