Smita Singh

Experience

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  Office of Adv. Vertika H. Singh, Punjab and Haryana High Court

  Feb 2021 - Feb 2021

  Intern

  Research on various fields of law including Constitutional Law, Arbitration Act, Consumer Protection Act, Hindu Law, IPC, CPC and Company Law. Drafted Legal Documents like petitions, applications, representations, etc. in District Courts, NCDRC and Punjab and Haryana High Court.

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  Adv. Krishnat Tripathi

  May 2021 - Jun 2021

  Intern

  My work includes drafting of PILs, appeals, and RTI applications among other things. I am also focusing on learning the basics and practical aspects of criminal litigation.

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  Center for Banking and Financial Laws, NLU Delhi

  May 2021 - Jun 2021

  Intern

  During my internship, I researched on Green Banking and its pressing need in India. The research included many policy tools which were used by the banks in Japan to counter economic crisis. India has already adapted Green Banking on a bigger level. With subsidized loans for sustainable initiatives and paperless technology, we have come a long way. However, there is still so much India can do and exploring this aspect during my internship was very enlightening.

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  Avyay Advisors

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2021

  Intern

  Startup legal advising, being a new field in the emerging India, is as important and exciting as any other field in law. With Avyay Advisors, I ventured into the field of policy making under various mandates of the Companies Act, 2013, among other legislations. I drafted personalized Anti Corruption-Anti Money Laundering policies, terms and conditions of e-commerce websites and contracts. Along with this, I researched on the IP rights related to softwares and dealt with the intricacies. My research wasn't just limited to the technical part, I also learnt about the mandates of sustainable development companies, PPPs and sexual harassment laws. Show less

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  Kunal Madan and Associates

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2022

  Intern

  Worked on varied areas of law specifically the CPC and the IBC; Ventured into mainstream legal drafting including PILs, Bails, Replies and arguments; Attended and witnessed many court proceedings in both district courts and the Delhi High court.

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  Centre for Transnational Commercial Law

  Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

  Administrative and Technical Editor

  The Centre for Transnational and Commercial Law (CTCL) has rolled out its new review series named as the Transnational Commercial Law Review (TCLR). Being the technical editor, I developed the website and as the administrative editor, my work is to handle the daily functioning of the website, emails and the manuscripts we receive.

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  Centre for Study of Consumer Law and Policy (CSCLP), NLU Delhi

  Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

  Intern

  Working as the editor and co-author of the official bi-annual newsletter of the Centre for Study on Consumer Law and Policy (CSCLP), NLU Delhi. My work includes analyzing various judgments given mainly by the Supreme Court and NCDRC related to consumer law and designing the newsletter.

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  AZB & Partners

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2023

  Intern

  Team: Banking and Finance Researched the modalities of the SEBI order in UBS-Binani w.r.t PFUTP Regulations; Formatted an application for redemption of NCDs pursuant to SEBI (ILDS) Reg. 17A(f); Researched extensively on Extra Commercial Borrowings and their requirements, ODI and FEMA Regulations; Explored the ambit of ‘Financial Debt’ u/s 5(8) of the IBC, among other things.

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  JSA

  Jul 2023 - Jul 2023

  Intern

  Team: Corporate and Commercial/White Collar CrimesResearched on the formalities during subscription of memorandum and allotment of shares under the Companies Act 1956 and 2013; Undertook due-diligence work for Apex Kidney Care Pvt Ltd – a chain hospital and scrutinized the indemnification clauses of several MoUs; Researched extensively on Extra Commercial Borrowings and their requirements, ODI and FEMA Regulations; Explored the ambit of ‘Financial Debt’ u/s 5(8) of the IBC.

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  IC Universal Legal, Advocates & Solicitors

  Dec 2023 - Dec 2023

  Intern

  Team: General CorporateResearched on invalidation of share transfer under PMLA and anti-bribery law; Dabur’s entitlement of appointment of nominee directors in the BoD of Religare under SEBI’s Takeover Regulations; Acceptance of USD as investment currency in companies incorporated in Singapore; Prepared a client brief on SEBI (Informal Guidance) Scheme, 2003; Researched on CBSE’S bye laws for allowance of 3rd-party courses undertaken by schools; Status of share warrants and other convertible instruments post-merger. Show less

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  IndusLaw

  Jan 2024 - Jan 2024

  Intern

  Team: Transactions (Banking and Finance)Disclosure Requirement of numerous subsidiaries under a complex corporate structure after merger (Mutual Funds, Investment Advisors Regulation, Registrars to an Issue Regulation, NBFC Scale based regulation, Payment Gateways and Payment Aggregators Regulations); Interpretation of 'Indirect' Control under Companies Act/SEBI Requirements when determining Change in Control; Due-diligence: Drafting and Proof Reading of SHAs and SSAs; Researched on freedom to give representations and warranties regarding 3rd parties to shareholders/ creditors; Detailed Procedure of Director's resignation. Show less

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  Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India

  Sept 2024 - Sept 2024

  Intern

  Team: Competition Law Drafted an excerpt for a reply to be filed before the CCI, pertaining to lowering India’s dependency on imported Cold Rolled Grain Orientated Steel (CRGO) in India; Whether the DG can expand the scope of investigation without the approval of the CCI?; Prepared the official website’s competition law newspapers for September and October; Researched on Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation for CCI’s obligation to give due notice before impleading third parties as opposite parties; Grounds for rejection of intervention application Show less