Experience

SPN Legal

• India
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Partner

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  • Web 3/ Blockchain: Assist clients engaged in web 3, digital collectable, blockchain related portfolio of products establish cross border structures for multiple jurisdictions, which involves incorporation of legal entities, review of rules and regulations applicable to such products for licensing/ regulatory requirements, drafting white paper and monitoring ongoing statutory compliances.• General Corporate: Undertake general corporate advisory for day to day needs of the client including from a company law standpoint, commercial dispute, industry specific regulatory opinions, conducting internal investigations, anti-bribery laws, white collar crimes, risk assessment etc. • Private Equity/ Mergers & Acquisitions: Render end to end Investment Advisory Services and Transactional Support for Fund Raising, Merger and Acquisitions and Structuring/ re-structuring of businesses, thereby assisting clients (both international and domestic) in raising funds / undertaking investments.• FEMA: Aid clients liaise with RBI for (i) approvals under government route; (ii) compounding applications; and (iii) reporting/ filings required thereunder. Render advisory services and assistance with regards to External Commercial Borrowing, Liberal Remittance Scheme, ESOP/ RSU and draft legal opinions basis activity specific requirements. Assist IT/ITES clients undertake the requisite SOFTEX reporting with the RBI and compliances thereunder through STPI, SEZ or EOU. • Real Estate: Assist clients undertake due diligences, title verifications and risk assessments pertaining to various Real Estate Transactions including Leases, Leave and License Agreements, Sale Deeds, Collaboration Agreements. Show less

• Principal Associate

  • May 2015 - Oct 2022

  • Commercial Drafting: Draft custom made contracts, deeds, declarations including SPV-specific Joint Venture Agreements, Business Transfer Agreements, IP Assignment Agreements, Employee Transfer Agreements, Shareholders Agreements, Share Subscription Agreements, Agreement to Sell, Sale Deeds, Collaboration Agreements, Memorandum of Understandings, Term sheets, Letter of Intents, Master Service Agreements, Statement of Works, Partnership Agreements, LLP Agreements, Addendums to existing agreements, GPAs, SPAs , Wills, Revocation Deeds etc. pertaining to various commercial transactions.• Employment Law: Render advisory services on queries/ issues raised by client with regards to employment law and assist clients undertake ongoing compliances under various state specific employment law related statutes. Drafting/ implementation of (i) HR Policies for effective management of manpower; (ii) employment related documents including Offer Letters, Appointment Letters, Employment Agreements, NDAs, Invention Assignment Agreements etc. • IPR: Aid clients draft and file need based applications/ opposition, replies with the Registrar of Trade Marks, both single and multi class and appearance/ arguments thereunder. Assist clients to effect IP Assignments Agreements by having assigned Trademarks updated with the Registrar of Trademarks. Draft and file various applications for registration of Copyright with the Registrar of Copyright under original artistic and literary work and appearance/ arguments thereunder. Show less



JSA

• India
• Legal Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Mar 2015 - Mar 2015

  •Researched on penal provisionsunder the Factories Act 1948, the Contract of Labour Act, 1970, the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 and the Payment of Bonus Act 1965 •Researched and prepared a note on the closure of branch office under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 •Assisted in drafting various documents and filings required for companies under the Companies Act, 2013 such as minutes of meetings, leave of absence, directors report etc. •Researched on penal provisionsunder the Factories Act 1948, the Contract of Labour Act, 1970, the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 and the Payment of Bonus Act 1965 •Researched and prepared a note on the closure of branch office under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 •Assisted in drafting various documents and filings required for companies under the Companies Act, 2013 such as minutes of meetings, leave of absence, directors report etc.



JSA

• India
• Legal Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2014

  •Researched on compliance requirements for companies engaged in the construction/infrastructure industry and assisted in drafting a due diligence checklist for the same •Researched on provisions pertaining to maximum brokerage applicable and advisory fees charged by investment advisors under SEBI Investment Advisory Regulations, 2013 •Researched on judicial precedents under the Companies Act, 1956, the Companies Act, 2013 and relevant rules prescribed therein •Assisted in conducting a due diligence for a company engaged in power generation Show less



AZB & Partners

• Noida Area, India

• Legal Intern

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2014

  •Assisted in drafting terms of use, conditions of sale and privacy policy for a company engaged in the business of online retail as per the guidelines provided by the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 •Researched judicial precedents under the Companies Act, 1956, the Companies Act, 2013 and the relevant rules prescribed therein •Researched and prepared a note pertaining to External Commercial Borrowing under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and the guidelines provided by RBI •Researched on judicial precedents pertaining to dishonour of cheques under the Negotiable Instrument Act 1881 Show less



SPN Legal

• India
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  • Assisted in formation of various private limited companies and LLPs • Assisted in drafting LLP Agreements and Agreement to Sell property transaction • Assisted in retrieval of records from the Archives department/ MCD office for a property transaction • Researched on matters related to Stamp duty, Arbitration and Property • Drafted GPA/SPA • Assisted in formation of various private limited companies and LLPs • Assisted in drafting LLP Agreements and Agreement to Sell property transaction • Assisted in retrieval of records from the Archives department/ MCD office for a property transaction • Researched on matters related to Stamp duty, Arbitration and Property • Drafted GPA/SPA



Karanjawala & Co

• Safdarjung Enclave

• Legal Intern

  • Dec 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Drafted an opinion on Foreign Direct Investment in Real Estate Sector • Researched judicial precedents under Hindu Marriage Act 1955, The Trademarks Act 1999, The Companies Act 1956 and General Clauses Act 1897 • Assisted in drafting petitions and rejoinders • Researched on topics such as jurisdiction of courts, winding up of company, removal of directors, dismissal of suits on ground of non-joinder of parties, amendment to pleadings, copyright rules etc. • Drafted an opinion on Foreign Direct Investment in Real Estate Sector • Researched judicial precedents under Hindu Marriage Act 1955, The Trademarks Act 1999, The Companies Act 1956 and General Clauses Act 1897 • Assisted in drafting petitions and rejoinders • Researched on topics such as jurisdiction of courts, winding up of company, removal of directors, dismissal of suits on ground of non-joinder of parties, amendment to pleadings, copyright rules etc.



ASA Legal

• India
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Aug 2013 - Nov 2013

  • Assisted in drafting and vetted Memorandum of Understanding, Master Restructuring Agreement, Working Capital Consortium Agreement, Trust and Retention Account Agreement, Inter-se and other project financing documents • Researched on client queries pertaining to issues regarding Competition Act 2002, Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 and Companies Act 2013 • Researched on case laws relating to Competition Act and the orders provided by the Competition Commission of India in Mergers and Acquisitions • Authored an article on “Non-compete Clause in Mergers & Acquisition Transactions” which was published in the Oct 2013 issue of Legalera Magazine • Researched on acquisition/ takeover of a Housing Finance Company as guided by National Housing Bank Act, 1987 Show less



Phoenix Legal

• India
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

  • Drafted an opinion summarising the view of Competition Commission of India on the duration of non compete agreements relating to mergers and acquisitions • Researched on RBI regulations for registration requirement for non deposit accepting NBFCs • Prepared a compendium of cases relating to Stamp Act, Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996, Indian Contract Act, 1872 and Civil Procedure Code • Prepared and delivered a presentation on stocks and debentures, acceptance of deposits and registration of charges- Comparison between Companies Act, 1956 and the Companies Bill 2012 Show less



ASA Legal

• India
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

  • Assisted in drafting various project financing documents including Personal Guarantee, Memorandum of Entree, Declaration and Undertaking, Escrow Agreement, Share Purchase Agreement, Shares Pledge Agreement • Assisted with due diligence and preparation of a DDR for a client in the automobile industry • Assisted in drafting various project financing documents including Personal Guarantee, Memorandum of Entree, Declaration and Undertaking, Escrow Agreement, Share Purchase Agreement, Shares Pledge Agreement • Assisted with due diligence and preparation of a DDR for a client in the automobile industry