Associated as Senior Partner in Raguel Law (law firm). In charge of ADR, corporate consultancy/hospitality transactions, business development. Handling PSUs and Corporate clients, handholding and managing start-ups. ( http://www.raguellaw.com )Managed multiple start-ups, with IPR related handholding.Supervised and negotiated transactional documentation for various international hospitalitybrands like Hard Rock, Dusit, Rosewood, Marriott, Novotel, Steigenberger for their long… Show more Associated as Senior Partner in Raguel Law (law firm). In charge of ADR, corporate consultancy/hospitality transactions, business development. Handling PSUs and Corporate clients, handholding and managing start-ups. ( http://www.raguellaw.com )Managed multiple start-ups, with IPR related handholding.Supervised and negotiated transactional documentation for various international hospitalitybrands like Hard Rock, Dusit, Rosewood, Marriott, Novotel, Steigenberger for their long termpartnerships /JVs in India.Transactional documentation for Serviced Apartments/Rental Aggregation Model, includingsetting up process flows, pre and post-opening services agreement for the New Cos. Show less

Analytical corporate advisory, 100% success in litigation, water tight transactions, over 50% cost cutting, due streamlining / optimization of legal resources. Effectively managed the paradigm change in industry specific domain owing to the radical decision of the Hon’ble SC, in holding the allocation of mines as illegal and resultantly cancelling of all coal blocks of the private parties. Envisaged and adopted subsequent changes in legal scenario and it’s applicability to the projects… Show more Analytical corporate advisory, 100% success in litigation, water tight transactions, over 50% cost cutting, due streamlining / optimization of legal resources. Effectively managed the paradigm change in industry specific domain owing to the radical decision of the Hon’ble SC, in holding the allocation of mines as illegal and resultantly cancelling of all coal blocks of the private parties. Envisaged and adopted subsequent changes in legal scenario and it’s applicability to the projects managed by the Company.Due supervision and control of in house legal functionalities, qua legal team, external legal counsels for litigation, transactions & arbitrations.Supervising regulatory compliances, IPR management and Due Diligence. Show less

Instrumental in defending various cases and supervised protracted criminal litigation against Emaar PJSC and EMGF in criminal proceedings initiated by GoAP for APIIC, investigated and prosecuted by the CBI and the ED on the one hand, and various buyers’ associations on the other.Played a key role in filing and prosecuting various writ petitions against the GoAP and the APIIC for stalling of registrations of one of EMGF’s projects.Played a crucial role in defending tax prosecution… Show more Instrumental in defending various cases and supervised protracted criminal litigation against Emaar PJSC and EMGF in criminal proceedings initiated by GoAP for APIIC, investigated and prosecuted by the CBI and the ED on the one hand, and various buyers’ associations on the other.Played a key role in filing and prosecuting various writ petitions against the GoAP and the APIIC for stalling of registrations of one of EMGF’s projects.Played a crucial role in defending tax prosecution initiated by the GoAP against EMGF on the recommendation of the APIIC.Supervised EMGF’s defence strategy and its execution in relation to cases filed and arbitrations initiated by DDA on one hand and buyers’ association in relation to the Common Wealth Games Village (CWGV) which was constructed by EMGF in collaboration with the DDA under PPP model.Provided pragmatic and practical corporate advisory to the management on day to day basis and executive teams of group companies, in accordance with applicable laws relating to transactions, corporate communications, corporate governance & compliance requirements, licensing/ leasing agreements, land acquisitions, hospitality, residential, mixed and integrated projects on pan India basis.Supervised and managed the drafting of business-critical documentation relating to land deals. Show less

Legal advisory to TIL/BCCL & Group Companies on promotions, loyalty programs, gaming, content management, editorial writing, drafting, customer interaction / satisfaction, third party negotiations. Supervising tender process, communicating / interacting with Governmental / Security / Enforcement agencies. Managing corporate brand interests and satisfaction. 100% stays obtained in all litigations filed. Mobile short code platform related issues with all Telcos / service providers, regulatory… Show more Legal advisory to TIL/BCCL & Group Companies on promotions, loyalty programs, gaming, content management, editorial writing, drafting, customer interaction / satisfaction, third party negotiations. Supervising tender process, communicating / interacting with Governmental / Security / Enforcement agencies. Managing corporate brand interests and satisfaction. 100% stays obtained in all litigations filed. Mobile short code platform related issues with all Telcos / service providers, regulatory, online services, e-commerce, ad-sales, auctions, private treaties, content / technology procurement & distribution.Timely identification and effective mitigation of prospective legal issues through proactive strategy and foresight with ever evolving market dynamics. Instrumental in documenting agreements for subsidiary companies of the Group including Times Jobs, Radio Mirchi, Times of Money (e-wallet), Times Now, IPTV, Travel, Shopping, Vendor Agreements, Content management and procurement.Corporate communications, regulatory compliances and tracking statutory nuances. Show less