Experience

Grey Matter Legal

• India
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  As a Partner at Grey Matter Legal at New Delhi office of the Firm, I head the labour and employment law practice of the Firm. I have extensive experience of eighteen years in dispute resolution and corporate advisory matters related to labour and employment law.I regularly advise national and multi-national clients on issues relating to employees, contract workers, social security and employee benefits, disciplinary inquiry and investigation, employee termination, redundancy, closure and reduction in work force, etc and general day-to-day advice on issues relating to employment and labour related statutes.I have an expertise in drafting employment related policies, agreements and documents, sexual harassment policy, writ petitions, applications, appeals, etc. I have, as part of transaction team, conducted due diligences and compliance audits. I appear before various labour authorities, Labour Courts and High Courts.



IndusLaw

• India
• Law Practice
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Principal Associate

  • Apr 2021 - Sep 2021

  During my tenure with Induslaw, I have advised many companies on voluntary liquidation and on what all components of salary, especially with respect to Special Allowance, EPF contribution was payable , options available for downsizing operations including termination of employees and strategic guidance on how to communicate to employees and the compliances under applicable laws, setting up factory, hiring of Indian citizens directly by company having no place of business in India, process of setting up a private limited company in India, by providing in depth knowledge about the terms and conditions of employment in India as per applicable laws and market practice, components of provident fund in the light of Supreme Court judgment, labour and employment due diligences/ compliance audit as part of transaction related to M&A and investment . Advised many companies during COVID-19 situation and lockdown period in respect of industrial relations and relations, exemptions, orders, notifications, etc given by the Central and State governments.Represented a global leader in beverage manufacturing unit before Allahabad High Court in various writ petitions, filed by and against the company including drafting of the pleadings and also formulating strategies and advising the company in matter of industrial relations pertaining to the litigating ex-employees. Conducted sexual harassment training for employees and IC members for various companies. Drafted (i) various policies such as disciplinary, sexual harassment, work from home, code of conduct, anti-retaliation, equal opportunity policy, whistle blower, etc.; (ii) employment related documents such as offer letter, employment agreements, NDA and confidentiality agreement, IP Agreement, bond agreement, indemnity bond, etc.; and (iii) termination related documents such as termination letter, no claim letter, resignation letter, mutual separation agreement, full and final letter, relieving letter, etc;

• Senior Associate

  • Apr 2019 - Apr 2021



Law offices of Bhasin and Bhasin Associates

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advocate

  • May 2014 - Mar 2019

  I was extensively involved in litigation work related to employment and labour laws. Appearance before Delhi High Court in matters relating to termination of services of the employees, enhancement of retirement age of employees in the service rules, contempt matter, regularization of contract labour, et cetera.  Appearance, cross examination of witnesses, arguments on miscellaneous applications and final arguments before: Central and State Labour Courts, in Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad; Civil Courts in Delhi and Amritsar; Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal; Authorities under - Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 in Delhi and Noida; Conciliation Officer under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 in Delhi and Noida. Preparation of writ petitions under Article 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India; Preparation of written statements and written submissions for the Management in cases involving Labour and civil laws; Preparation of Applications under provisions of Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Act, Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, Employees’ Compensation Act 1923, Payment of Wages Act, 1936; Preparation of evidence in chief by way of Affidavits; Preparation of Miscellaneous Applications; Preparation of report on hearing to be sent to the clients. Coordination and supervision of filing in courts and tribunals.  Client counseling.  Exhaustive legal research done on legal issues pertaining to labour and employment laws.



Kochhar & Co.

• India
• Legal Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Associate

  • Sep 2012 - Mar 2014

  Working as a Senior Associate, I am involved in corporate advisory matters related to employment and labour laws. Drafting and review of Consultant Agreements, Contracts of Appointment, Employee Handbooks, Agreements for Contract, Appointment Letters, Termination Letters, Disciplinary procedures, Leave Policies, Sexual Harassment Policies, Data Privacy Policies, et cetera. Rendering Opinion to multi-national clients on employment and labour laws on issues relating to contract workers; provident fund trust; disciplinary action to be initiated; termination process to be followed for employees; redundancy processes to be followed on a pan India basis; notification on International Worker under Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952; Sexual Harassment Policies, Data Privacy Policies; day to day advice on issues relating to Industrial Disputes Act, 1947; Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948; Minimum Wages Act, 1948; Shops and Establishments Acts of various States; Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 and Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972; et cetera. Conducted HR Compliance Audit for a Hospitality client; due diligence on behalf of Acquirer; registration of offices under State specific Shops and Establishments Acts and Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972; et cetera. Exhaustive legal research on legal issues pertaining to labour and service laws.



Independent Law Practice Professional

• India
• Law Practice
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Advocate

  • May 2012 - Oct 2012

  Working as a Independent Law Practice Professional, I was involved in litigation and advisory matters related to employment and labour laws. Working as a Independent Law Practice Professional, I was involved in litigation and advisory matters related to employment and labour laws.



Bhasin & Co., Advocates

• Senior Associate

  • Aug 2003 - Oct 2011

  I was heading the labour department of the firm. Under the able guidance of Mr. Lalit Bhasin I have been able to acquire great knowledge of labour laws. I had regular court appearances and was also entrusted with corporate work, which has given me a strong foundation.

• Litigation

  • Aug 2003 - Oct 2011

  Handled cases pending before Central and State Labour Courts, Delhi, National Industrial Tribunal, Mumbai, Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal, Employees' State Insurance Court, Authorities under Payment of Gratuity Act, Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, Minimum Wages Act, Conciliation Officer.Wide variety of exposure in Consumer, Labour and Service Laws.Drafted and vetted Consultant Agreement, Contract of Appointment, Non-Disclosure Agreement, Surety Bond, Timing Policy, Employee Handbook, Service Regulations, Agreement for Contract, Appointment Letters, Termination Letters, Engagement Letters on Contract Basis, Leave Policy, HR Manual, Franchisee Agreement, etc.Rendered legal opinion to various public and private sector clients on various legal issues pertaining to Labour and Employment laws.Rendered opinion on the matters pertaining to registers to be maintained by the management and notices to be displayed in premises of the management, issues relating to contract workers, provident fund trust, disciplinary action to be initiated, etc.Rendered Legal Opinion on various matters relating to notification on International Worker under PF Act, Industrial Disputes Act, ESI, Provident Fund, Minimum Wages, Shops and Establishments Act of various states and Gratuity.Drafted Written Statement under various Labour Acts, Applications under PF Act, ESI Act, Payment of Gratuity Act and other Acts, Evidence by way of Affidavit, Miscellaneous Applications, Written Arguments and Synopsis. Filing of cases in courts & tribunals. Done cross-examination, arguments on miscellaneous application, final arguments etc.Dealing with Clients and consultancy.Done Extensive Research on various legal issues pertaining to labour and service laws.Drafted Writ Petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of Constitution of India and Consumer Complaints.