Nemish Zaveri

Experience

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  Chinmaya Vidyalaya

  Jun 1996 - Mar 2010

  Student
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  Institue of Law, Nirma University

  Jan 2010 - May 2015

  Student

  Member of the Institute's debate society for three consecutive years (2010 till 2013).

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  Human Rights Law Network, Cochin

  Mar 2011 - Apr 2011

  Legal Intern

  Drafted a memorandum pertaining to a child trafficking case which was forwarded to the Chief Minister of Kerala. Visited "Shantibhavan", a shelter home in Cochin, where I interacted with women who were victims of domestic violence and conducted an emperical research to address my research question as to whether the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 was effective in handling cases of Domestic Violence.

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  Providence Law Chamber, Ernakulam

  Nov 2011 - Dec 2011

  Legal Intern

  Researched upon various aspects pertaining to Criminal Law. Got the opportunity to observe court proceedings at the trial courts of Cochin on the Criminal side under the tutelage of Advocate. Geo Paul.

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  M/s. Menon and Pai Advocates

  Nov 2012 - Dec 2012

  Legal Intern

  Researched upon various aspects pertaining to Direct taxation, Arbitration and service laws. Drafted appeal(s) that were to be filed before the Hon'ble CESTAT.

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  K.G. Bhagat & Co.

  May 2013 - Jun 2013

  Legal Intern

  At M/s. K.G Bhagat and co, I was a part of the litigation team and I got the opportunity to assist the associates of my firm before various courts/Tribunals in New Delhi. Researched on various facets of Constitutional Law and Company Law.

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  Chambers of Hon'ble Justice Mr. V. Chitambaresh, Judge, High Court of Kerala

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2013

  Judicial Law Clerk

  • Researched upon various questions of law relating to the Kerala Value Added Tax Act, 2003 and on Article 21 of the Constitution of India.• Researched upon the propriety of a bank publishing the photograph of a willful defaulter in a newspaper, under the lens of Article 21 of the Constitution and the SARFAESI Act, 2002

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  Selvam and Selvam

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Legal Intern

  • A boutique Intellectual law practice firm. Worked extensively with the trademarks prosecution team on various aspects of trademark prosecution ranging from trademark filing to preparing replies to objection reports.• Contributed to the firm’s blog by blogging about the relevance of an o-3 notice under Trademarks Act.

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  Keystone Partners, Advocates & Solicitors

  Sept 2014 - Oct 2014

  Legal Intern

  • A specialist civil litigation Firm. Participated in client briefings and shadowed associates of the firm across various forums in Bangalore ranging from the City Civil Courts to the Debt Recovery Tribunal.• Prepared a research binder comprising of various case laws on the “Inherent powers of the High Court under section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure”.

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  Poovayya & Co., Advocates & Solicitors

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

  Legal Intern

  • Assisted the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team of the Firm across various judicial and non-judicial forums in Bangalore.• Researched upon various propositions relating to the Code of Civil Procedure, Arbitration law and Constitutional law.• Regularly visited the High Court of Karnataka at Bangalore and observed Court proceedings and researched on specific questions of law on various scheduled- for- hearing cases.

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  Lawyer

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

  Associate Lawyer

  • Gained relevant experience in the field of commercial and writ litigation.• In a representative capacity, I was involved in successfully challenging, by way of a writ petition, disruptive actions by a Panchayat (local self-government) in renewing the license to carry out business of a major ossein manufacturer.• Also involved in recovery actions on behalf of major Public sector undertaking bank before the Debts Recovery Tribunal and the High Court of Kerala.• Assisted the High Court of Kerala in the capacity of an Advocate Commissioner in a writ proceeding seeking to challenge acts of land encroachments by the state. Show less

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  NASH CAPITAL PARTNERS

  Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

  Associate

  Nash Capital Partners is a boutique Tax and Corporate law Firm based out in Cochin founded by the former Director of KPMG, Kerala. My role involved advising clients on various aspects relating to taxation law. Litigation services involved regular appearances before various Tribunals and adjudicatory authorities and the jurisdictional High Court.• Industries advised: Coir manufacturers and exporters, Infrastructure and Realty.• Successfully advised the Firm's retainer clientele in prosecuting various actions initiated by the tax authorities. • Successfully provided counsel to the Firm's retainer clientele by providing legal opinions on various facets of Indirect tax (Service tax and Value Added Tax and the newly enacted Goods and Services tax).• Successfully advised the Firm’s retainer clientele in filing their extant Returns under the Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and addressed their queries arising by providing them legal opinions and obtaining necessary relief from the jurisdictional High Court. Show less

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  Grant Thornton Bharat LLP

  Mar 2018 - Mar 2024

  • Responsible for managing and developing a profitable Indirect tax practice in Kochi and Hyderabad by achieving consistent growth in terms of fee collections and client score.• Leading engagements for a diverse client portfolio, including those in the IT/ITeS sector, NBFC, retail sector and healthcare sector by ensuring their specific tax needs are addressed effectively.• Assuming overall responsibility for client deliverables and growth from key client accounts thereby demonstrating a dedication to client satisfaction and business expansion.• Spearheading engagements encompassing a wide range of services, from comprehensive end-to- end GST compliance solutions to strategic Indirect tax advisory, litigation support services, meticulous tax due diligence and diagnostic reviews.• Actively contributing to the preparation of technical position papers for the Firm's National Tax Office thereby showcasing a commitment to the development of industry-leading tax solutions.• Fostering growth in key accounts, and actively engaging in business development initiatives including generating leads, converting them and cross-selling services to other expert teams.• Responsible for managing the client engagement and acceptance risk compliance of the Firm. Show less

  • Manager

    Mar 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Manager

    Aug 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Assistant Manager

    Aug 2020 - Aug 2022

  • Consultant

    Mar 2018 - Jul 2020
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  BBSR & Associates

  Apr 2024 - now

  Manager