Akash Kovagapu
LEGAL MANAGER
Visakhapatnam,AP
Summary
I am a dedicated advocate with experience in civil and criminal litigation, legal drafting, and advisory roles. I have a proven track record of managing complex legal issues and achieving favorable outcomes for clients. My skills include strong decision-making, effective collaboration, and meticulous attention to detail, all aimed at ensuring optimal legal resolutions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Legal Manager
HDFC Bank
06.2025 - Current
- Safeguards the bank’s legal and financial interests.
- Handles all litigation and recovery proceedings under various laws, including:
- SARFAESI Act – enforcement of security interests and recovery of dues.
- DRT (Debt Recovery Tribunal) cases – representing the bank in recovery matters.
- Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act – cheque dishonour cases.
- Section 25C of PASA Act – proceedings against defaulting borrowers.
- Manages customer legal queries and provides legal opinions on operational and transactional matters.
- Ensures compliance with RBI and statutory regulations across banking operations.
- Coordinates with external lawyers and internal teams for efficient legal risk management.
- Supports business and operations teams by drafting, vetting, and reviewing legal documents and contracts.
Legal Manager
Northeast Chit Fund Services Pvt Ltd
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Drafting of legal notices, SARFAESI cases
- Preparing legal documents, Lease agreements, MOUs, Sale agreements
- Handling Legal issues including property valuations with Bank Officials and Valuers
- Dealing with arbitration and chit fund cases
- Execution of awards in civil court
- Drafting police and criminal complaints
- Handling cheque bounce cases under Section 138 NI Act
- Preparation of pleadings and briefing Advocates for Litigation
- Providing management in Civil and Probate Matters
- SRO & MRO works, document registrations
- A company providing financial services through chit fund funds
Senior Executive Legal
DEC Infrastructure and Projects Pvt Ltd
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Advising Management on legal related issues
- Preparing legal documents, agreements and indentures for transactions
- Handling labour law and Revenue matters before various forums
- Planning and executing work within scheduled time
- Handling legal issues including mortgages and valuations of properties
- Preparation and vetting of various contractual agreements
- Managing litigation for the company, handling claims recovery
- Handling cheque dishonour cases and Injunction suits
- Preparing pleadings and coordinating for Litigation
- A company focusing on infrastructure development
Advocate
Principle District Court- Visakhapatnam
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Drafting Legal Notices, Agreements/Contracts for Civil matters
- Drafting Sale and Partition Deeds for property registration
- Preparation of Legal Scrutiny reports relating to properties
- Drafting Plaints, Written Statements, Petitions for Civil Courts and High Court
- Filing Regular Suits and following up until disposal
- Leading Evidence: filing chief Affidavits and Cross Examination
- Managing miscellaneous Court processes and payments
- Drafting Claim Petitions for Arbitration Proceedings
- Attending hearings and preparing defense strategies
- The district court for civil and criminal litigation
Education
B.A, LLB -
06.2022
Intermediate - Bi.P.C
06.2017
SSC - undefined
03.2015
Skills
Contract drafting
Accomplishments
Legal Advocacy Success - Successfully handled complex litigation cases, ensuring favorable outcomes for clients
Timeline
Legal Manager - HDFC Bank
06.2025 - Current
Legal Manager - Northeast Chit Fund Services Pvt Ltd
10.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Executive Legal - DEC Infrastructure and Projects Pvt Ltd
06.2023 - 09.2024
Advocate - Principle District Court- Visakhapatnam
06.2022 - 06.2023
NRI Junior College - Intermediate, Bi.P.C
Bhashyam English Medium High School - SSC,
NBM Law College - B.A, LLB,