Devinder Kumar Jain Email & Phone Number

New Delhi

Currently, I am providing strategic legal counsel and leadership within prominent law firms. Delivering exceptional results for clients in Consulting, Litigation and Dispute Resolution (Commercial and Corporate Litigation), Representation and Government Advocacy matters.Further to this, roles required me to manage Corporate Governance and Commercial Laws, Ethics and Compliance, Dispute Resolution/ Arbitration, Tenders and RFPs, Management and Corporate Control, Labour and Employment Laws, Real Estate, Strategic Business Transactions & Corporate Structuring, Contract Management, Technology and Licensing Agreements, M&A and JVs, SPV (Special Purpose Vehicles), IT and Cyber Laws, Data Protection Laws, E-Commerce, Trade Laws, etc.Besides, I strategically assess and address policy issues, monitor emerging trends, and develop policy-aligned solutions.My emphasis was on providing strategic guidance & hand-holding for Entry into India, including preparation of plans and reports, approvals, setting up wholly owned subsidiaries & other entities, feasibility analysis, advisory of set-up compliances, FDI and FEMA Landscape.

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

I reported to the Group Chairman and led the Legal & Secretarial Department of the Group Companies having 78 entities including manufacturing units, food processing units, NBFCs and investment companies.During this tenure, I delivered expertise in Corporate Governance, Dispute Resolution, Litigation and Arbitration, Contract Management, Government Advocacy, Food Laws Legal Metrology, Ethics, Corporate Communication, Policy Matters and Licensing. Played a vital role in implementing comprehensive Compliance and Litigation Management Systems across the group, including factories and the corporate office.Furthermore, I advised the board and senior management on corporate governance, including fiduciary duties, ethical standards, SEC filings, and shareholder communications.My focus was on providing legal guidance and support during mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions of multiple companies, including listing activity of a group entity on BSE, ongoing listing compliances of the multiple group companies listed on Stock Exchanges, ongoing RBI and FEMA related compliances of multiple NBFCs.Corporate Governance | Ethics and Compliance | Dispute Resolution, Litigation and Arbitration | Contract Management | Government Advocacy | Food Laws and Legal Metrology |

New Delhi, Delhi, India

At Hammurabi & Solomon Partners, I leveraged extensive experience in Corporate Governance, Ethics and Compliance, Real Estate, Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Contract Management- M&A, Corporate Structuring, Transactions and Joint Ventures, Technology and License Agreements, Government Affairs, Corporate Communication, Policy Matters & Licensing to drive success in a dynamic legal environment.My highlights involved the development and implementation of innovative legal strategies to achieve favourable outcomes for clients, while also mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

India

I enjoyed the elaborate career progression and the learning curve which took me to the management position:- General Counsel & Company Secretary for McDonald’s India (North & East) | Sep 2008 – Feb 2020 -Director-Legal for McDonald’s India | Feb 2020 - Oct 2020At McDonald’s India (North & East), I reported to the Board of Directors of McDonald’s India (North & East) and functionally reported to the General Counsel (DL) at McDonald’s Corporation, USA. I emphasized leading regional legal & compliance initiatives and ensured implementation of Corporate Governance & Compliance standards as per the Standards of McDonald’s Corporation, USA. Managed sensitive litigations and arbitrations independently, involving companies of an estranged JV Partner. Resolved shareholder's litigation in McDonald's India (North & East) resulting in a settlement.I provided legal guidance in 2 back-to-back M&A transactions in the company. Streamlined operations by negotiating agreements with vendors, landlords & JV partners to infuse funds, and revitalize the entire Contract Management System. As part of the Core Committee of the Food and FMCG industry and the Apex Bodies (FICCI and CII), I was engaged in Government Affairs, Corporate Communication, Policy Matters, and Licensing. Managed sensitive litigation in Rajasthan High Court, leading to FSSAI issuing notifications which resulted in resolution. Structured, streamlined & executed over 150 Real Estate transactions, including Leases, Licenses, Acquisition and sale of properties which led to smooth commencement of restaurants in North & East India. Conducted a 360-degree certification process for labelling requirements to ensure compliance with labelling & packaging requirements.In addition, I worked extensively to implement all compliances & legal frameworks in line with US laws. Reinvented the licensing process and documentation for all locations of the Company in the region. Ensured protection of IPR of McDonald’s Corporation.

New Delhi Area, India

Gurugram, Haryana, India

As the Company Secretary of the only listed NBFC of GE Commercial Finance, I delivered expertise in corporate governance and compliance with the listing, RBI and NBFC Regulations for all GE NBFCs & conglomerates.As the authorised representative of GE Commercial Finance and GE NBFC Conglomerates, I developed and ensured Nil error reporting & Nil lag time on reporting to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) during the whole tenure of employment and was instrumental in developing a culture of strong Corporate Governance in the system.

New Delhi

At Singer India, I led the legal function of the company including the company’s litigations across the country, corporate governance, M&A and contract management. Besides, I assisted the Business in setting up branches across the country and coordinated with the company’s legal counsels for legal matters and the brand’s IPR. Moreover, I successfully completed major Real Estate transactions of the transfer and disposal of company’s land in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, which resulted in an amicable settlement of a major litigation.

New Delhi, Delhi, India

As the Group General Counsel of Shalimar Group, which consisted of multiple companies across the country, their units being in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Maharashtra, with diversified businesses including the Paper manufacturing units, CRCA Steel Strips manufacturing units, healthcare products manufacturing units, manufacturers of paper machine wires and paper machine mash, and units manufacturing parts of paper machines, textile machines and Jute machine, I reported to the Chairman of the Group, with all legal heads of these Companies having a dotted line reporting to me.I lead the legal function and complex litigations of the group across the country, advised the Board of Directors on legal issues and the issues related to Corporate Governance and compliance with the listing requirements. Moreover, I lead and provided guidance in structuring and completion of complex M&A transaction for transfer of the Company and Company’s land at Himachal Pradesh, through the due diligence till the execution of the M&A Transaction.

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Supported the Company and its business in legal, corporate and secretarial related issues, on the acquisition and sale of Company’s properties and regulatory compliances.

New Delhi, Delhi, India

▪ Part of the legal and Secretarial team and designated as the Company Secretary to M/s Total Sports Concepts Private Limited, a Group Company.▪ Independently managed issues related to Corporate Governance; and legal issues of the Company and all its subsidiaries▪ Worked successfully to secure approvals from FIPB and RBI ▪ Ensured compliance of all Joint Venture and Foreign Collaboration Agreements, due diligence of land purchased by the Company for development of “Classic Golf Resort” and “Laburnum Condominium Complex”.* Instrumental in merger of all Company’s subsidiaries & and was successful in securing a landmark judgment from Delhi High Court. * Instrumental in successful execution of Collaboration and Service Agreements with eminent German and French Companies for large scale Real Estate projects.* Successfully liaised with regulatory bodies [including Secretariat of Industrial Approvals (SIA), Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Department of Tourism (DOT)] and successfully procured approvals for Foreign Collaboration Agreements, including agreements those with Jack Nicklaus, USA, for development of the Nicklaus Design Golf Course; with French architects and contractors in Thailand. * Instrumental in the transactions conducting the due diligence & purchase of properties in Haryana for Company’s projects, i.e., “Laburnum” and “Classic Golf Resort”, a part of the team engaged in the process of Mergers of all the Flagship Holding Company, M/s Landbase India Limited with its subsidiaries.

Professional, Corporate Laws

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb, Banking, Corporate, Finance, And Securities Law

Bachelor Of Science - Bsc, Chemistry, Physics And Mathematics

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb