Experience

Crowe UAE

• United Arab Emirates
• Accounting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Associate Partner

  • Apr 2009 - Present

  Providing value added services to clients as well as expert advice to other partners in the Firm including- • outsourced Compliance and Money Laundering Officer services for financial services firms authorised by DFSA; • outsourced Risk Officer for two DFSA regulated financial services firms and • outsourced Company Secretary services to the holding company of a world-class supplier of fuel, aviation services and logistics headquartered in Dubai, UAE. Significant Achievements •… Show more Providing value added services to clients as well as expert advice to other partners in the Firm including- • outsourced Compliance and Money Laundering Officer services for financial services firms authorised by DFSA; • outsourced Risk Officer for two DFSA regulated financial services firms and • outsourced Company Secretary services to the holding company of a world-class supplier of fuel, aviation services and logistics headquartered in Dubai, UAE. Significant Achievements • Negotiations, drafting & review of Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contract (EPC Contract) between two free zone companies in UAE for establishing a bunkering facility in Salalah, Oman ( approx. value USD 40 mn.); • Regulatory audit of a large organization listed in London Stock Exchange; • License & supply and concession agreements; • Investment & share purchase agreements relating to a Ras Al Khaimah company • Joint venture agreement for establishing facilities management services in Abu Dhabi; • Limited partnership agreement for carrying on foreign exchange business in UAE; • Agreements with local sponsor (51% shareholder), MOA etc., relating LLCs in UAE; • Advising, drafting and finalization of Human Resources Policy ( HR Policy) and standard form of employment contracts for a company based in Abu Dhabi; • Advising employer on embezzlement of funds by employees, initiation of police case and other actions; • Regulatory compliance audit an educational institution in Dubai Academic City; • Negotiations, drafting and finalization of Reseller Agreement to between an online trading developer in Dubai Silicon Oasis and an IT services company to promote, market and sell subscriptions to end consumers; • Advising UAE based large organization regarding a complex litigation in India. Show less Providing value added services to clients as well as expert advice to other partners in the Firm including- • outsourced Compliance and Money Laundering Officer services for financial services firms authorised by DFSA; • outsourced Risk Officer for two DFSA regulated financial services firms and • outsourced Company Secretary services to the holding company of a world-class supplier of fuel, aviation services and logistics headquartered in Dubai, UAE. Significant Achievements •… Show more Providing value added services to clients as well as expert advice to other partners in the Firm including- • outsourced Compliance and Money Laundering Officer services for financial services firms authorised by DFSA; • outsourced Risk Officer for two DFSA regulated financial services firms and • outsourced Company Secretary services to the holding company of a world-class supplier of fuel, aviation services and logistics headquartered in Dubai, UAE. Significant Achievements • Negotiations, drafting & review of Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contract (EPC Contract) between two free zone companies in UAE for establishing a bunkering facility in Salalah, Oman ( approx. value USD 40 mn.); • Regulatory audit of a large organization listed in London Stock Exchange; • License & supply and concession agreements; • Investment & share purchase agreements relating to a Ras Al Khaimah company • Joint venture agreement for establishing facilities management services in Abu Dhabi; • Limited partnership agreement for carrying on foreign exchange business in UAE; • Agreements with local sponsor (51% shareholder), MOA etc., relating LLCs in UAE; • Advising, drafting and finalization of Human Resources Policy ( HR Policy) and standard form of employment contracts for a company based in Abu Dhabi; • Advising employer on embezzlement of funds by employees, initiation of police case and other actions; • Regulatory compliance audit an educational institution in Dubai Academic City; • Negotiations, drafting and finalization of Reseller Agreement to between an online trading developer in Dubai Silicon Oasis and an IT services company to promote, market and sell subscriptions to end consumers; • Advising UAE based large organization regarding a complex litigation in India. Show less



Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

• India
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director & Head Legal

  • Apr 2002 - Apr 2009

  Headquartered in India, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is a global pharmaceutical company. Was independently responsible for legal function supporting the global business operations of the company, compliance with Sarbens Oxley Act (SOX) provisions, and other corporate matters. Has competently handled a wide range of corporate legal issues and helped the company in various strategic decisions. These include the entering into agreements for the global operations of the company, research and… Show more Headquartered in India, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is a global pharmaceutical company. Was independently responsible for legal function supporting the global business operations of the company, compliance with Sarbens Oxley Act (SOX) provisions, and other corporate matters. Has competently handled a wide range of corporate legal issues and helped the company in various strategic decisions. These include the entering into agreements for the global operations of the company, research and development contracts, shareholders’ agreements for joint ventures, assignments of intellectual property, acquisition and disposal of assets and businesses, FDA issues, trade mark registration and maintenance, copyrights, advice on patent issues, infringement actions, employment, securities and environmental matters. Formulated litigation strategies and had handled a variety of litigations in India, Brazil, Venezuela and Srilanka. Handled arbitrations pertaining to disputes arising from agreements in Singapore and Srilanka. Has developed several standard formats of agreements. Has advised the company on statutory compliances. Has made significant contributions to the company and has led the legal team by example with meticulous and well-informed work output. Significant Achievements • Joint Ventures in South Africa, & Australia; • Due diligence & acquisition of companies in US, Mexico, Germany, Italy, U.K., Russia, New Zealand and India; • Land acquisition in Moscow, Russia; • Acquisition of land admeasuring more than 500 acres for setting up two Special Economic Zone (SEZ) projects in India; • Venture capital agreements with ICICI and Citigroup; • Sale of manufacturing facilities in Goa and Pondicherry, India; • Successful handling of patent litigations in Brazil, Venezuela and Romania; and • Successful handling of international commercial arbitration before a former Chief Justice of India. Show less Headquartered in India, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is a global pharmaceutical company. Was independently responsible for legal function supporting the global business operations of the company, compliance with Sarbens Oxley Act (SOX) provisions, and other corporate matters. Has competently handled a wide range of corporate legal issues and helped the company in various strategic decisions. These include the entering into agreements for the global operations of the company, research and… Show more Headquartered in India, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is a global pharmaceutical company. Was independently responsible for legal function supporting the global business operations of the company, compliance with Sarbens Oxley Act (SOX) provisions, and other corporate matters. Has competently handled a wide range of corporate legal issues and helped the company in various strategic decisions. These include the entering into agreements for the global operations of the company, research and development contracts, shareholders’ agreements for joint ventures, assignments of intellectual property, acquisition and disposal of assets and businesses, FDA issues, trade mark registration and maintenance, copyrights, advice on patent issues, infringement actions, employment, securities and environmental matters. Formulated litigation strategies and had handled a variety of litigations in India, Brazil, Venezuela and Srilanka. Handled arbitrations pertaining to disputes arising from agreements in Singapore and Srilanka. Has developed several standard formats of agreements. Has advised the company on statutory compliances. Has made significant contributions to the company and has led the legal team by example with meticulous and well-informed work output. Significant Achievements • Joint Ventures in South Africa, & Australia; • Due diligence & acquisition of companies in US, Mexico, Germany, Italy, U.K., Russia, New Zealand and India; • Land acquisition in Moscow, Russia; • Acquisition of land admeasuring more than 500 acres for setting up two Special Economic Zone (SEZ) projects in India; • Venture capital agreements with ICICI and Citigroup; • Sale of manufacturing facilities in Goa and Pondicherry, India; • Successful handling of patent litigations in Brazil, Venezuela and Romania; and • Successful handling of international commercial arbitration before a former Chief Justice of India. Show less



Hindustan Paper Corporation Limited

• Senior Manager & Head Legal

  • Apr 2000 - Mar 2002

  Headquartered in India, Hindustan Paper Corporation Limited is a Government of India Enterprise. The Company has four large paper mills and is one of the largest paper & newsprint manufacturers in South East Asia. Was independently responsible for the legal function. Has handled a wide variety of corporate legal matters and supported the business operations of the company. Formulated legal strategy and has successfully handled a wide variety of litigations, arbitrations and departmental… Show more Headquartered in India, Hindustan Paper Corporation Limited is a Government of India Enterprise. The Company has four large paper mills and is one of the largest paper & newsprint manufacturers in South East Asia. Was independently responsible for the legal function. Has handled a wide variety of corporate legal matters and supported the business operations of the company. Formulated legal strategy and has successfully handled a wide variety of litigations, arbitrations and departmental enquiries. Significant Achievements • Appeared as Presenting Officer before Central Vigilance Commission of India; • Successfully handled arbitration matters before a former Chief Justice of India and former Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court; • Successfully handling of contract labour matters before Supreme Court of India; and • Successfully handled contempt of court proceedings against the senior management. Show less Headquartered in India, Hindustan Paper Corporation Limited is a Government of India Enterprise. The Company has four large paper mills and is one of the largest paper & newsprint manufacturers in South East Asia. Was independently responsible for the legal function. Has handled a wide variety of corporate legal matters and supported the business operations of the company. Formulated legal strategy and has successfully handled a wide variety of litigations, arbitrations and departmental… Show more Headquartered in India, Hindustan Paper Corporation Limited is a Government of India Enterprise. The Company has four large paper mills and is one of the largest paper & newsprint manufacturers in South East Asia. Was independently responsible for the legal function. Has handled a wide variety of corporate legal matters and supported the business operations of the company. Formulated legal strategy and has successfully handled a wide variety of litigations, arbitrations and departmental enquiries. Significant Achievements • Appeared as Presenting Officer before Central Vigilance Commission of India; • Successfully handled arbitration matters before a former Chief Justice of India and former Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court; • Successfully handling of contract labour matters before Supreme Court of India; and • Successfully handled contempt of court proceedings against the senior management. Show less



Ramoji Group (Eenadu-Margadarsi Group)

• Senior Law Officer & Head Legal

  • Sep 1996 - Mar 2000

  Ramoji Group is a large business organization comprising several group companies headed by Mr. Ramoji Rao carrying on financial services, newspaper, satellite television, television software development, hospitality, food processing, film production, film distribution, crafts and textiles businesses. Ramoji Film City which is one of the largest film production facilities in the world is a part of this group. Was independently responsible for the entire legal function. Has built a… Show more Ramoji Group is a large business organization comprising several group companies headed by Mr. Ramoji Rao carrying on financial services, newspaper, satellite television, television software development, hospitality, food processing, film production, film distribution, crafts and textiles businesses. Ramoji Film City which is one of the largest film production facilities in the world is a part of this group. Was independently responsible for the entire legal function. Has built a competent legal team and handled a wide variety of corporate and business issues. Implemented legal processes and supported businesses in various strategic decisions. Has handled the entire legal affairs relating to the implementation of Ramoji Film City project. Handled various issues relating to newspapers, television channels, financial services, food processing, film production and other businesses. Has drafted a wide variety agreements and developed standard formats of various agreements. Has handled civil & criminal litigations relating to defamation-libel & slander, trademark & copyright infringements, contempt of court and other matters. Significant Achievements • Acquisition of more than 1600 acres of land for Ramoji Film City Project; • Due diligence and acquisition of broadcasting rights in more than 300 films; • Strategising and successful handling of three major litigations relating to real property; • Successful handling of five complaints before Press Council of India; and • Successful handling of contempt of court matter. Show less Ramoji Group is a large business organization comprising several group companies headed by Mr. Ramoji Rao carrying on financial services, newspaper, satellite television, television software development, hospitality, food processing, film production, film distribution, crafts and textiles businesses. Ramoji Film City which is one of the largest film production facilities in the world is a part of this group. Was independently responsible for the entire legal function. Has built a… Show more Ramoji Group is a large business organization comprising several group companies headed by Mr. Ramoji Rao carrying on financial services, newspaper, satellite television, television software development, hospitality, food processing, film production, film distribution, crafts and textiles businesses. Ramoji Film City which is one of the largest film production facilities in the world is a part of this group. Was independently responsible for the entire legal function. Has built a competent legal team and handled a wide variety of corporate and business issues. Implemented legal processes and supported businesses in various strategic decisions. Has handled the entire legal affairs relating to the implementation of Ramoji Film City project. Handled various issues relating to newspapers, television channels, financial services, food processing, film production and other businesses. Has drafted a wide variety agreements and developed standard formats of various agreements. Has handled civil & criminal litigations relating to defamation-libel & slander, trademark & copyright infringements, contempt of court and other matters. Significant Achievements • Acquisition of more than 1600 acres of land for Ramoji Film City Project; • Due diligence and acquisition of broadcasting rights in more than 300 films; • Strategising and successful handling of three major litigations relating to real property; • Successful handling of five complaints before Press Council of India; and • Successful handling of contempt of court matter. Show less



Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh, India

• Advocate

  • Feb 1983 - Aug 1996

  Private practice as a litigation lawyer in India. Initially joined as a junior lawyer in a leading local law firm and developed independent private practice. Handled a wide variety of civil, criminal and labour law litigations. Drafted plaints, written statements, affidavits, other court pleadings, conducted examination of witnesses and successful presentations before judges. Successfully conducted a Navy Court Martial which is a jury trial. Handled some major litigations relating… Show more Private practice as a litigation lawyer in India. Initially joined as a junior lawyer in a leading local law firm and developed independent private practice. Handled a wide variety of civil, criminal and labour law litigations. Drafted plaints, written statements, affidavits, other court pleadings, conducted examination of witnesses and successful presentations before judges. Successfully conducted a Navy Court Martial which is a jury trial. Handled some major litigations relating to real property, trademarks, injunctions, specific performance, defamation, cheating, murders and forgery. Handled arbitrations including without limitation appointment of arbitrators through court, interim orders, drafting various pleadings relating to arbitration and execution of arbitration awards. Was standing counsel for State Bank of India and Syndicate Bank-two large public sector banks in India besides legal advisor for some private companies. Provided legal opinions and supported the companies in various business matters. Show less Private practice as a litigation lawyer in India. Initially joined as a junior lawyer in a leading local law firm and developed independent private practice. Handled a wide variety of civil, criminal and labour law litigations. Drafted plaints, written statements, affidavits, other court pleadings, conducted examination of witnesses and successful presentations before judges. Successfully conducted a Navy Court Martial which is a jury trial. Handled some major litigations relating… Show more Private practice as a litigation lawyer in India. Initially joined as a junior lawyer in a leading local law firm and developed independent private practice. Handled a wide variety of civil, criminal and labour law litigations. Drafted plaints, written statements, affidavits, other court pleadings, conducted examination of witnesses and successful presentations before judges. Successfully conducted a Navy Court Martial which is a jury trial. Handled some major litigations relating to real property, trademarks, injunctions, specific performance, defamation, cheating, murders and forgery. Handled arbitrations including without limitation appointment of arbitrators through court, interim orders, drafting various pleadings relating to arbitration and execution of arbitration awards. Was standing counsel for State Bank of India and Syndicate Bank-two large public sector banks in India besides legal advisor for some private companies. Provided legal opinions and supported the companies in various business matters. Show less