• Feb 2022 - Present

• Feb 2022 - Present

Co-founder, COO

• Sep 2021 - Present

The Chain Collective is an integrated advising platform team of crypto/technology enthusiasts and builders dedicated to supporting the development of the new open internet. We help founders go to market with innovative products and next generation experiences. The Chain Collective is an integrated advising platform team of crypto/technology enthusiasts and builders dedicated to supporting the development of the new open internet. We help founders go to market with innovative products and next generation experiences.

Advisor

• Nov 2021 - Present

Founder

• Apr 2021 - Present

Co-Founder

• Apr 2013 - Mar 2021

We are a strategic advisory boutique offering the following signature services: 1) Founders Without Borders: We provide an end to end solution that helps Indian founders to take full advantage of the digital revolution and the offshoring revolution and move themselves and their businesses offshore, freeing themselves from India’s high taxes, painful foreign exchange controls, unnecessary paperwork and bureaucracy, and improving their overall quality of life. 2)Crypto Counsel: We provide a complete end to end solution for blockchain clients' legal and regulatory needs, 3) Startup Sage: Our end to end solution for startups, including: - Assisting with fundraising, business development and partnerships - Advising on overall business strategy - Assisting with branding, positioning, social media management, media relations, events and content strategy - Advising on crisis management - Managing legal, accounting, regulatory and compliance - Making crucial introductions to advisors and investors We are also the strategic India partner of Yingke, China's largest law firm: http://www.yingkeinternational.com/office/india. We also sponsor the podcast franchise Distil, which includes the podcast series Dialogues by Distil (interviews with founders), The Distil DeFi Dialogues (interviews with DeFi founders), Deep Dive by Distil (panel discussions) and Demos by Distil (a startup showcase). Show less

Associate

• Apr 2012 - Apr 2013

Drafted Common Loan Agreement, Security Trustee Agreement, Intercreditors’ Agreement, Trust and Retention Agreement, Escrow Agreement, Lenders’ Agent Agreement related to Project finance. Contributed to the World Bank's "Doing Business in India" Reports. Advised the Asian Development Bank for investment in the Khadi Industry and drafted Concession Agreement and Regulations to supplement the Khadi Village Industries Commission Act, 1956. Also drafted a Joint Venture Agreement for the formation of a Marketing Organisation. Conducted due diligence exercise for conducting an FPO, issued legal opinions to the merchant banker and drafted replies to various SEBI queries in relation to the same. Attended a client meeting and made a presentation on the procedure for conducting an IPO in India. Acted as Lenders’ Legal Counsel for Banks and assisted in Bank related Litigation and other Civil and Criminal Matters. Drafted the Memorandum of Understanding for the agreeable terms of settlement between a Taiwanese Infrastructure and Engineering Company and an Indian Engineering Services company. Drafted Winding up Petitions and made presentations for winding up by Company Court. Drafted Statutory Regulations for Khadi and Village Industries Commission and also drafted a legal opinion regarding the procedure of making amendments in subordinate legislation. Drafted legal opinion on the procedure for incorporation of a project office and wholly owned subsidiary of a Telecom Company in India. Advised on and conducted the due diligence for the acquisition of an Indian software company on behalf of an American Company. Also drafted a legal opinion on the investment routes under FEMA. Assisted the Partners at the firm in General Corporate and Commercial Transactions. Represented the firm in various Litigation and Arbitration matters. Show less

Co-Founder

• Jun 2002 - Apr 2013

Legal Analyst Asia Pacific (APAC) Region

• Nov 2011 - Apr 2012

Drafting and negotiating ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support documents, Global Master Repurchase Agreements, Master Netting Agreements, Prime Brokerage Agreements, Executing Brokerage Agreements, Futures and Options Agreements, Cash Trading Agreements, Securities Lending Agreements and all other relevant documentation and subsequent amendments, Marketing Materials, Distribution Agreements, NDAs. Reviewing of Memorandum and Articles of Association (“M&A”) and Board Resolution (BR) or Resolutions passed by a Committee (consisting of directors and /or other executives of the Company) (CR) and other documents to ensure that the company has requisite capacity and authority to enter into Transactions. Show less

Associate

• Jun 2010 - Oct 2011

Drafted Common Loan Agreement, Security Trustee Agreement, Intercreditors’ Agreement, Trust and Retention Agreement, Escrow Agreement, Lenders’ Agent Agreement related to Project finance. Conducted due diligence and drafted the LLC Confirmation letter for the same. Conducted due diligence and drafted title reports for an International Logistics Company. Assisted the Senior Associates and Partners at the firm in General Corporate and Commercial Transactions. Assisted the Senior Associates and Partners at the firm in Litigation and Arbitration matters. Show less