Professional Profile
Rahul’s legal career began in criminal defence, where he handled high-stakes matters involving extradition, fraud, and tax evasion. Since establishing Merlyn Law Firm, he has cultivated an elite practice specializing in complex litigation within the sports and healthcare sectors. He is widely recognized for his prowess in Medical Negligence and Family Law, earning a reputation as one of the most effective "closers" in the country for high-conflict disputes.
His diverse client portfolio includes:
- Sports: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organizations, fitness academies, and professional athletes.
- Healthcare: Medical device manufacturers, academic health centres, clinical laboratories, and hospitals.
- Corporate: App development firms, real estate conglomerates, and global textile brands.
Representative Experience
- Strategic Leadership: Spearheaded the global expansion and operational strategy for Merlyn Law Firm across 15+ international jurisdictions.
- High-Stakes Negotiations: Acts as lead advisor and head negotiator for a global roster of celebrity clients and high-net-worth individuals.
- Sports Law: Secured deferred prosecutions, civil settlements, and favourable contractual agreements for international athletes and MMA organizations.
- Healthcare & Medical Negligence: Defended academic health centres and corporations against complex claims of billing and research fraud; successfully represented both providers and patients in critical medical negligence litigation.
- Family Law: Achieved over 700 divorce decrees, managing sensitive matrimonial disputes with a focus on efficient and favourable resolution.
- White-Collar & Criminal Défense: Successfully defended domestic and international clients in criminal matters ranging from minor offenses to major fraud and extradition cases in India and the UK.
- Dispute Resolution: Secured numerous domestic and international arbitration awards for public and private corporations, as well as favourable decrees in intellectual property (infringement and passing off) and real estate litigation.