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Bengaluru, Ka, In

Bengaluru, Karnataka, In

Bengaluru, Karnataka, In

Bengaluru, Karnataka, In

Bengaluru, Karnataka, In

Bengaluru, Karnataka, In

• Assisted on and lead (including conducting due diligence, drafting, and negotiating) several private equity investments by individuals and funds, strategic investments, and acquisitions, cross border transactions. Represented both investee companies (ranging between start-up companies and well-established industries / companies) and the investors (individuals and funds) in these investments.• Advised, drafted, and negotiated general corporate agreements, including services agreements, (domestic and cross border), intellectual property transfers, agreements relating to IoT, and collaborations.• Lead a team of 4 associates in completing several mandates involving PE / VC investment transactions and general corporate practice of the Firm.• Performed administrative tasks to assist the Firm in reporting deals and transactions and setting up client details and contacts.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

• Advised, drafted, and negotiated general corporate clients of the Firm including in respect of services, bitcoin, collaborations, terms and conditions, and privacy policies of websites for different types of businesses.• Assisted on and lead (including conducting due diligence, drafting, and negotiating) several private equity investments by individuals and funds, strategic investments, and joint ventures.• Represented both investee companies (ranging between start-up companies and well-established industries / companies) and the investors (individuals and funds) in these investments.• Advised on setting up of companies in India and compliance in respect of employees and corporate compliances.• Appeared before the High Court, City Civil Court, Bangalore, and an arbitration tribunal and represented private companies and government companies in respect of disputes in relation to tenders.

• Worked extensively in the corporate litigation team of the firm. Appeared for various litigation cases before the High Court of Karnataka, City Civil Court, Bangalore, Debt Recovery Tribunal, Labour Commissioner, and Bangalore Mediation Centre, including representing an international client in a significantly large matter before the Debt Recovery Tribunal.• Handled general corporate work including preparation of opinions on various issues of law, drafting and reviewing various commercial agreements, corporate due diligence, and real estate due diligence.

Research on various Medical and Health Laws in India and abroad, analyzing the application, impact, and relevance of the laws, including, government and private initiatives in the area.

Worldwide, Oo

• Preparation of case notes for various cases with respect to CENVAT Credit and Entry tax.• Preparation of proposal for provision of service to a client.• Preparation of case synopsis for various cases pending in CESTAT.• Preparation of brief of additional submissions and order for the preparation of appeal.• Drafted grounds of appeal to claim input credit, stay application for the recovery of service tax, and appeals for refund of input credit.• Research on difference between lease rights and ownership rights, and documents that may be submitted as proof of service to oneself.• Attended various sessions in CESTAT and High Court.

• Research on Civil Procedure, Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act and Rules, Corporate Laws, Tax laws, FEMA, Real Estate and Property Laws, Immigration Laws, Contract Law, Transport regulation, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, Investment Laws, Stamp Duty and Court Fees, and Karnataka Shops and Establishments Act.• Drafted a Special Power of Attorney, Software License Agreement and an Article of Association

• Research on various IPR concepts• Preparation of report on Utility Model in Japan• Preparation of suggestions for the adaptation of Utility Model to India that is to be submitted to the Government for the recommendation of passing a law on the same

• Research on modes of legal assistance to be provided for parents of missing children• Preparation of affidavit

• Research on Partnership firms, their incorporation, property, tax, etc.• Preparation of family tree• Perusal of property documents

• Reasearch on FEMA, corporate laws, etc.• Preparation of draft petition for money recovery suit

• Prepared a report of all the animal cruelty cases that have been filed by CUPA.• Drafted the Respondent’s written statement.• Drafted a letter requesting the Commissioner of Police to stop a procession in which animals were being slaughtered.• Set up the legal section for reference in CUPA.

Master Of Laws (Ll.M), Law

B.A., Ll.B, Law

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