SANKALP TODI
078***-***** **************@*****.***
Associate Lawyer – Dispute Resolution
Opportunity with a firm that will benefit from proven ability in
~ Arbitration and Mediation ~ Preparation of Pleadings ~ Collation of Documents for Briefings ~
~ Communication and Coordination ~ Research on Case Law and Arbitration Law ~
Result-driven professional with experience in devising and implementing practical solutions for complex problems (arbitration, insolvency, criminal and trademark proceedings; civil suits; and writ petitions). Resourceful with the ability to correctly interpret laws/regulations as well as develop effective legal documentation to protect clients’ interests. Impressive communicator with a flair for persuasion, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to interact with a diverse population. Possess impeccable ethics and integrity.
EDUCATION
B.Com. L.L.B. (Hons., 2013–2019)
Institute of Law – Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Professional Certifications/Affiliations:
Grade ‘A’ Mediator: accredited by Indian Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (IIAM), 2018
Certified in International Business Negotiations, IIAM, 2018
Certified Mediation Advocate by Standards and Competencies in Mediation Advocacy; SCMA (London, UK); 2018
Certified in Arbitration Advocacy by Kapila and Nirmal Hingorani Foundation, 2018
Professional Member, Young Mediators Initiative by International Mediation Institute, 2018
Attended GAADR (Global Academy for Advocacy in Dispute resolution) by PACT, 2018
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Current Projects, Jaipur Mar 2019–Present
Conceptualise and develop a website (www.allaboutadr.com) on ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution), consisting of ADR laws from around the world, information on ADR centres as well as ADR training and accreditation institutes, and a forum for discussion on ADR
Research, draft, and argue petition to include poker as a ‘game of skill’ rather than a ‘game of chance’, putting it outside the purview of Rajasthan Public Gambling Act
CDR Leader, PACT: Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution Team, Delhi Jun 2018–Present
CDR (Consensual Dispute Resolution) lead, accountable for developing programmes for promoting ADR
Conduct workshops and organise competitions as well as training boot-camps on mediation and arbitration
oOrganised Advocate Maximus, an arbitration and mediation competition in New Delhi (Dec 2018)
Freelance Case Manager, Jaipur Apr 2018–Present
Key Clients: Directors of Emgee Cables and Communications Ltd. and Directors of Ninety One Degree Furniture and Lifestyle Ltd.
oPrepared pleadings for arbitration proceedings entailing recovery of loans worth INR 20 crores by various financial institutions (May 2018, on behalf of Directors of Emgee Cables and Communications Ltd.)
oAssisted with preparation of reply for preferential transaction audit report alleging illegal transactions worth INR 400 crores+ (Dec 2018, on behalf of Directors of Emgee Cables and Communications Ltd.) – analysed documents used in audit report as well as financial accounts of company for the same
Assist in arbitration, insolvency, criminal and trademark proceedings; civil suits; and writ petitions – draft pleadings and other applications; and collect and collate essential documentation for briefings
Skilfully communicate and coordinate with third parties including resolution professionals, Chartered Accountants, Company Secretary, and Advocates
Intern, Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority, Jaipur Jan 2019–Feb 2019
Prepared briefs for mediation proceedings at High Court of Rajasthan (Mediation Centre)
Intern, Amol Vyas and Associates, Jaipur May 2018–Jun 2018
Worked on arbitration proceedings, and prepared pleadings and applications
Researched case law and latest developments in arbitration law