Adv. Suyash Patil

• Providing ongoing legal advisory support to a fintech research and technology-focused organization and cleared the NISM Series-III-A: Securities Intermediaries Compliance (Non-Fund) Exam required for compliance work.
• Advising on corporate and commercial matters including drafting and review of agreements such as NDAs, vendor contracts, MSAs, IP licensing and founder-related documentation.
• Assisting with regulatory and compliance frameworks under the Companies Act, FEMA, information technology laws and digital personal data protection regulations.
• Supporting policy drafting and internal governance frameworks including compliance manuals, codes of conduct and investigation protocols.
• Advising on data protection, privacy and information security matters including DPDP Act readiness and data governance.
• Providing labour and employment-related advisory including employment contracts, POSH compliance and equity-linked documentation.
• Conducting legal risk assessment, drafting and responding to legal notices and advising on dispute and litigation strategy.
• Acting as empaneled counsel and coordinating or representing the company before appropriate judicial, quasi-judicial and regulatory forums as required.

Independent Practice & Court Work

• Independently representing clients before City Civil Court, Mumbai; Small Causes Court; Family Court, Mumbai; Metropolitan Magistrate Courts; and Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions.
• Conducting matters end-to-end, including client intake, factual assessment, drafting, filing, court appearances, compliance, and execution proceedings.
• Arguing interim applications relating to injunctions, maintenance, custody, visitation, and procedural reliefs.
• Appearing independently in contested matrimonial proceedings, including divorce, interim maintenance, and child custody matters.

Drafting, Advisory & Client Handling

• Independently drafting and settling pleadings in civil and matrimonial matters, including:
  Plaint, Written Statements, Interim Applications
  Divorce petitions, written statements, maintenance applications, custody and visitation applications
  Affidavits, Written Arguments, Consent Terms, and Legal Notices
• Advising clients on litigation strategy, settlement options, and risk assessment in civil, property, contractual, and family law disputes.
• Providing written legal opinions on maintainability, limitation, jurisdiction, and matrimonial reliefs.

Ongoing Affiliation & Briefing Work

• Continue to be professionally affiliated with Damani & Damani & other Law Firms, Mumbai on a brief-based and referral basis.
• Assist the firm in civil, commercial, and matrimonial matters by:
  Drafting pleadings and applications for matters before the Bombay High Court and Family Court.
  Appearing and assisting in select matters on a matter-specific basis.
• Brief and coordinate with senior advocates and counsels on record, including preparation of notes of arguments and compilations.

Court Work & Appearances

• Regularly appeared and assisted before the Bombay High Court (Original Side and Appellate Side) in civil, commercial, matrimonial, and family law matters, including Notice of Motion, Interim Applications, Chamber Summons, Writ Petitions, and Family Court proceedings.
• Conducted appearances before City Civil Court, Mumbai, Small Causes Court, Commercial Court, Mumbai, and Family Court, Mumbai for procedural and interim hearings.
• Appeared before Quasi-Judicial Forums, including:
  Co-operative Court, Mumbai
  District & State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions

Drafting & Pleadings

• Drafted and vetted pleadings in civil, commercial, matrimonial, and family law matters, including:
  Plaint, Written Statements, Replications
  Petitions for divorce, judicial separation, restitution of conjugal rights, maintenance, and interim reliefs
  Affidavits in Reply, Rejoinder, and Evidence
  Notice of Motion, Interim Applications, Chamber Summons
• Drafted pleadings in commercial disputes under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, including Statements of Truth.
• Prepared writ petitions under Articles 226 & 227 challenging administrative and quasi-judicial orders.
• Drafted legal notices, replies, consent terms, consent decrees, and minutes of order.

Research, Strategy & Case Management

• Conducted legal research on Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; Specific Relief Act, 1963; Indian Contract Act, 1872; Limitation Act, 1963; Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; and Family Courts Act, 1984.
• Prepared briefing notes, notes of arguments, and case summaries for senior counsel.
• Assisted in formulating interim relief, maintenance, custody, and settlement strategy in civil, commercial, and matrimonial matters.
• Managed multiple matters simultaneously with minimal supervision.

• During my internship under the guidance of Advocate Harshad Nimbalkar, I gained invaluable experience in legal drafting, understanding intricate legal details, and observing the workings of the court system.
• I developed practical skills essential to the legal profession, including legal research, & case analysis, client communication.
• This hands-on experience deepened my understanding of the complexities of legal practice and sharpened my ability to navigate real-world legal challenges effectively.
• Organized case files and maintained documentation for easy retrieval.
• Drafted legal documents, including briefs and memos, for client cases.
• Managed correspondence with clients, opposing counsel, and court officials.
• Assisted in serving Notices/subpoenas on witnesses or parties involved in litigation matters.
• Attended educational seminars on current issues related to the practice area.
• Observed courtroom proceedings and strategy meetings to gain practical legal experience.
• Conducted legal research using databases such as LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case preparation.