Experience

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  M/s shah and sanghavi - [advocates, solicitors and notary]

  May 2007 - Feb 2009

  Intern

  Internship under Late Mr. Jashubhai C Shah (Solicitor) and Mr. Paresh J Shah (Solicitor)Highlights:-• Rendered assistance in organizing documentation and records.• Actively involved in proof reading of various instruments such as Transfer Deed, Agreement for Sale, Lease Deed, Development Agreement, Gift Deed, Deed of Declaration cum Indemnity, Leave and License Agreement and Wills.• Assisted the seniors in case research in respect of Transfer of Property Act, 1882 and other Land Laws. Show less

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  Chambers of senior counsel - mr. arif y. bookwala - bombay high court

  Feb 2009 - Jul 2009

  Intern

  Major Highlights of the internship under Senior Counsel - Mr. Arif Y. Bookwala :-• Accompanied senior advocate in court hearings and conferences and built up conceptual knowledge base of practical aspects of court operations.• Conducted legal research relating to application of various laws viz. Law of Writs, Property Laws, The Companies Act 1956, Commercial Laws, Family Law, Laws of Succession, Revenue Laws and Intellectual Property Laws – pertaining to various issues of Civil Litigation and Constitutional Matters. Show less

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  Azb & partners - internship under mr. bahram n. vakil (senior and founding partner)

  Jun 2009 - Sept 2009

  Intern

  Highlights of Internship under Mr. Bahram N. Vakil (Senior and founding Partner) :• Acquired active research exposure to case laws relating to various acts such as - The Companies Act, 1956; Indian Contract Act, 1872; Income Tax Act, 1961; IDBI Act, 1964; Aviation Laws and Regulations including The Aircraft Act, 1934.• The SEBI Act, 1992; SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 1992; Broadcasting and Telecom Laws; Guidelines for auction and allotment of spectrum 3G Telecom Services; Prize Competitions Act, 1955.• Environmental Laws, MOEF Rules and Regulations in relation to the eligibility criteria of PPP – projects in various sectors such as Pharmaceuticals, Bio-tech, Energy Tapping, Infrastructure, IT software and Auto Sector.• Gained practical experience in Patent filing procedure in relation to manufacturing processes; filing of FIPB application; FDI reporting related forms and procedure for securing BIS certification.• Played significant role in preparing material for Seminar on Competition Law in India with respect to cartelization of businesses.• Actively contributed in drafting of various documents such as Letter of Allotment for Equity Shares, Preference Shares, Share Holders Agreement (SHA) and subscription agreements for compulsorily convertible preference shares. Show less

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  Divya shah associates

  Dec 2009 - Jul 2016

  Worked with Mr. Divya M. Shah (Solicitor)Highlights of Major Responsibilities : Litigation: • Practicing as an Advocate for- (i) numerous Civil matters before various courts such as the Hon’ble High Court at Bombay, Hon’ble Bombay City Civil Court and the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT- West Regional Bench, Mumbai) and (ii) Arbitrations.• Worked on several cases and assisted in drafting of company petitions, suits, appeals, notice of motions, writ petitions, probates, LOAs, insolvency petitions, written statements, consent terms, chamber summons, miscellaneous applications, affidavits, rejoinders and prepared case notes, synopsis & list of dates and events.• Conducted extensive case research on various procedural and substantive civil laws.Real Estate• Drafted various real estate agreements including conveyance deed, deed of transfer, lease deed, leave and license agreement, development agreement, agreement for permanent alternate accommodation, gift deed, agreement for sale under MOFA, deed of apartment, mortgage deed, loan agreement, business conducting agreement, family arrangement, will and codicil, release deed, tenancy agreement, deed of cancellation, deed of confirmation, deed of rectification, deed of indemnity, Lis Pendens notice, declarations, public notice, power of attorney and various legal notices.• Advised and represented co-operative housing societies/ developers on the process of redevelopment of housing societies and matters connected therewith. Show less Worked under Mr. Divya M. Shah (Solicitor). Highlights of Major Responsibilities:Litigation: • Conducted extensive case research on various procedural and substantive civil laws.• Worked on several cases and assisted in drafting of company petitions, suits, appeals, notice of motions, writ petitions, probates, LOAs, insolvency petitions, written statements, consent terms, chamber summons, miscellaneous applications, affidavits, rejoinders and prepared case notes, synopsis & list of dates and events.• Acquainted self with court etiquette's and procedures in the company of seniors while accompanying them and actively participating in court appearances.Real Estate• Drafted various real estate agreements including conveyance deed, deed of transfer, lease deed, leave and license agreement, development agreement, agreement for permanent alternate accommodation, gift deed, agreement for sale under MOFA, deed of apartment, mortgage deed, loan agreement, business conducting agreement, family arrangement, will and codicil, release deed, tenancy agreement, deed of cancellation, deed of confirmation, deed of rectification, deed of indemnity, Lis Pendens notice, declarations, public notice, power of attorney and various legal notices. Show less

  • Legal Associate

    Jul 2012 - Jul 2016

  • Internship/Paralegal

    Dec 2009 - Jun 2012
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  Naik naik & company - advocates

  Aug 2017 - Feb 2018

  Legal associate

  Worked under the guidance of Mr. Abhishek Kale (Partner)Highlights of Major ResponsibilitiesLitigation: • Advising clients in relation to the Companies Act, 2013, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 1992, SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, SEBI (Venture Capital Funds) Regulations, 1996, the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015.• In relation to the aforesaid, appearing in the Hon’ble High Court at Bombay, including the tribunals such as the National Company Law Tribunal – Mumbai Bench and SEBI Tribunal. Show less

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  Azb & partners

  Mar 2018 - Jul 2019

  Legal associate

  Highlights of Major ResponsibilitiesWorked under the guidance of Mr. Bahram N. Vakil (Senior and Founding Partner)Dispute Resolution, Insolvency - Bankruptcy Practice, Regulatory Practice & Securities Laws: • Advised and represented Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”)- before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, Hon’ble High Courts of Delhi, Mumbai, Allahabad, Ahmedabad, Telangana, Orissa and Madras in regard to the challenge to the constitutional validity of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and the RBI Circular dated February 12, 2018 on “Resolution of Stressed Assets – Revised Framework”.• Advised and represented Arcelor Mittal- before the Securities Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai in regard to the challenge to the declassification of promoters under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.• Advised Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL-Aramco stake sale) – On the due diligence for a minority stake sale through a tribunal based demerger or slump sale.• Advised Trent Hypermarket Private Limited (Star Bazaar), Westside & Fashion Yatra- regarding recovery proceedings under the Companies Act, 2013 and 1956 before the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi. Show less

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  Trent ltd

  Aug 2019 - Feb 2020

  Legal manager

  Highlights of Major Responsibilities• Litigation- Dispute Resolution – Strategizing and executing timely initiation of recovery proceedings, defending claims raised against the company (including potential claims), risk mitigation analysis and advice in respect of prospective litigation - by or against the company - before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, Hon’ble High Courts, National Company Law Tribunals- pan India including District, State and National - Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions/ Forums.• Real Estate - Facilitation of title due diligence, drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and registration of MOU’s , Lease Deed’s, agreements such as – Leave and License, Franchisee and Retail Business Associate – in relation to store opening for Build to Suit, Build –Operate-Transfer, Ready and Mall properties.• General Service Contracts - Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and registration of various service contracts in relation to administration, maintenance, travel, warehousing and buying operations of the company.• Legal Metrology – Reviewing compliance of the merchandise sold in relation to the mandatory t technical and legal requirements for packaging and labeling of goods / commodities under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. Preparing and finalizing responses to the notices received from the government authorities in regard to Legal Metrology inspection. Show less

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  Naik naik & company - advocates

  Mar 2021 - Dec 2022

  Manager

  Working under the guidance of Mr. Deepak Deshmukh (Associate Partner)

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  Kjac & associates, advocates & solicitors

  Dec 2022 - now

  Co-founder and managing partner