Commercial International
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SUMMARY OF SKILLS
> Experienced in domestic and international commercial arbitration,
alternative dispute resolution, mediation and conciliation, including
appearances before the London Court of International Arbitration.
> Knowledgeable of the rules and regulations of the International
Chamber of Commerce and American Arbitration Association.
> Proficient in vetting commercial agreements, including Joint Venture
Agreements, Shareholders Agreements and Management Contracts and
providing written legal opinions to corporate clients.
> Qualified in representing corporate clients investing in the United
Kingdom.
> Expert in advising international clients on Indian laws and India-
specific issues, including investment strategy and entry options into
the Indian business market.
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Singhania & Co., Indian Law Firm London, United Kingdom
Attorney June 2007 - Present
> Member of the Corporate and Commercial International Arbitration team
advising and representing multinational clients in disputes in the
United Kingdom.
> Strategic planner for business clients entering the India market,
including writing opinions on local, state and national laws and
incorporating business entities in India.
> Advisor to Indian companies investing in the United Kingdom.
> Litigated disputes in Indian and International Arbitrations, including
drafting and vetting of pleadings and documents.
> Directed property investment transactions in India for a United
Kingdom trust.
> Structured the purchase of a multi-million dollar commercial property
for a leading Indian-based food manufacturing company.
> Advised a Midlands, UK company in a breach of contract dispute with a
Rajasthan, India company (pending in the London Court of International
Arbitration).
> Represented a UK based family in their dispute with other co-owners
over a multi-million rupees joint ancestral property in Nakodar,
Punjab, India.
M/s Sandeep Sharma & Associates New Delhi, India
Senior Associate June 2005 - September 2006
> Advised clients on domestic commercial arbitration.
> Provided legal representation and argued matters before various
forums, tribunals and courts.
> Drafted legal opinions.
> Advised Indian corporate clients on commercial law, investment related
legal issues and litigation strategy.
Nandakumar S Law Associates, one of India's leading law firms Delhi, India
Associate June 2004 - May 2005
> Worked directly with the Managing Partner of the firm, an Advocate-on-
Record on the Supreme Court of India.
> Briefed and assisted designated Senior Advocates in matters before the
Supreme Court of India.
> Assisted in providing corporate and commercial advice on India
operations to national and transnational companies.
> Litigated individual matters before the Delhi High Court and in other
tribunals and forums.
EDUCATION
University of London, King's College London, United Kingdom
Master of Laws (LL.M) 2006 - 2007
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Delhi, India
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Merit 2000 - 2005
College of Law of England and Wales Guildford, United Kingdom
Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test
REGISTRATIONS
> Solicitor, Supreme Court of England and Wales (2008)
> Advocate, Bar Council of Delhi (2005)
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