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Ankit  Sharma

Ankit Sharma

Lawyer/Corporate Counsel/In-House Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel
New Delhi

Summary

Accomplished Attorney offering thirtheen-year record of supporting clients in legal matters. Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel and judges. Adept at developing lasting professional relationships.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Practicing Lawyer

Independent
New Delhi & Ncr
05.2022 - Current
  • Independently represented the matters before the District Courts, NCLT's, NCLAT, DRT, DRAT, High Courts and Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in various matters associated with Insolvency, NI Act, Contract Act, Sarfesi Act etc.
  • Drafting and Issuing the Demand notices, Replies, Rejoinders.
  • Drafting and Vetting various applications, writs, complaints.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Senior Legal Counsel

Collegedunia Web Private Limited
03.2022 - 04.2022

· Independently handling Police Complaints before the cyber cells and police stations by representing the organization and also liaison with the police officials.

· Drafting and Vetting of Digital/Business agreements, contracts, insertion orders and other relevant internal and external agreements/contracts with vendors and clients.

· Handling litigations filed before the appropriate authorities by and against the organization.

· Coordination with external law firms and lawyers for execution of the matters filed before the courts, tribunals and forums Pan India and regularly uprising the management of the matters.

· Reviewing critical decisions and documentation of organization mitigating legal outcome.

· Regularly coordinating with various departments of the organization in reviewing policies, internal contracts, agreements and conducts of the organization and employees.

· Keeping regular tab on the future development of competitors, judgments pertaining to line of business and its effect on the organization.

· Drafting of demand notices, reply, rejoinders, petitions, applications, appeals, complaints, contracts, agreements, MOU, Settlement Agreements, etc.

· Creating a standard protocol for the organization for various issues pertaining to an organization and its outcome and resolution.

Legal Counsel

Unified Credit Solutions, Formerly TCM Risk Management India Pvt. Ltd
03.2015 - 02.2022

· Closely observed enactment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 and attain several favorable judgements from respective NCLT’s and NCLAT’s in various matters.

· Reported Judgement Supreme Court:

“Macquarie Bank Limited vs. Shilpi Cable Technologies Ltd”.

· Favorable Judgements wherein Debt Recovered (NCLT):

o ADM Agro Industries vs. Shree Murugan Flour Mills Private Limited (NCLT, Chennai)

o Skystep Trading Ltd. vs. Kiran Global Chem Limited (NCLT, Chennai)

o Hytera Communications Corporation Limited vs. Simoco Telecommunications (South Aisa) Limited (NCLT, Kolkata)

o Shah Brothers Ispat Private Limited vs. Mehta Intertrade Steels Private Limited (NCLT, Mumbai)

· Briefing designated senior counsel’sfor engagement in significant matters.

· Drafting and vetting of Demand Notices, Petitions, Complaints, Application, Suits,Reply, Rejoinder, Settlement Agreements, Power of attorney and Board Resolution, Claim Forms, Agreement to Sale, Lease Deeds, MOU, Letters, Contracts, etc.

· Briefing and Engaging external lawyers and law firms within India.

· Attended matters before BIFR and AAIFR.

· Attending matters before the District courts, HARERA, HREAT, NCLT’s, High court, NCLAT and Hon’ble Supreme Court, Consumer Forums, National Consumer Forums.

· Drafting and submission of claim forms for financial creditors and operational creditors before the resolution professionals and liquidators under Insolvency &Bankruptcy Code 2016.

· Attending COCmeetings under Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code 2016.

· Execution of foreign awards in India by initiating execution proceedings.

· Liasioning with the government officials and departments and also support internal team in understanding service agreements and contracts.

· Drafting, Vetting and Verifying Business Contracts, agreements including MOU’S

· Assisting internal departments of the company for preparation of policies and others documents.

· Monitoring market circumstances related to business exposure of the company and keep the Managing Director educated.

Practicing Lawyer

Independent
New Delhi
09.2014 - 03.2015
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Discussions with clients by analyzing the matter and accordingly suggesting appropriate legal remedy.
  • Coordinating with various judicial and government authorities.
  • Prepare discovery, analyze pleadings and conduct legal research

· Drafting and vetting various demand notices, petitions and applications under different acts.

· Appearance in all civil and criminal matters before district courts and high courts and the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.

Legal Counsel

Unified Credit Solutions, Formerly TCM Risk Management India Pvt. Ltd
12.2013 - 08.2014

· Drafting and vetting of Demand Notices and Petitions, Application, Reply, Rejoinder, Settlement Agreements, Power of attorney and Board Resolution etc.

· Coordination with overseas clients and their authorized representative for court hearings.

· Coordination with external lawyers and law firm.

· Regular Conference call with clients to discuss matters assigned and future tactics to recover the debts

· Conference call and meeting with debtor to amicable resolve and recover the debt.

· Attending matters before the District courts, High court and Hon’ble Supreme Court.

· Assisting client and draft brief for them in legal matters and also assist them to understand the working of courts in India and areas of practice of the organization.

· Assisting internal case managers in understanding Insolvency procedures and keep a tab on legal assigned matters.

· Keep a tab on the list of insolvent companies so that timely claim forms can be submitted before the IRP.

· Manage multiple teams and projects while maintaining a commitment to integrity.

Legal Associate

S.B.Singh, Advocates & Solicitors
11.2011 - 12.2013
  • Drafting and negotiating contracts with clients and vendors
  • Assisting the General Counsel in implementing and maintaining compliance programs and strategies
  • Examine, identify and mitigate risk exposures against the firm
  • Interacting and managing outside legal counsel on designated matters
  • Staying current on legal developments
  • Working collaboratively with the other legal team members and colleagues
  • Undertaking such other professional responsibilities and duties as requested by the General Counsel.

Legal Intern

S.B.Singh, Advocates & Solicitors
01.2010 - 11.2011
  • Assisting in drafting of pleadings, briefs and demand letters
  • Conducting client intake and meeting with clients
  • Researching legal questions and drafting memoranda for existing and potential cases
  • Researching and drafting materials for public education;
  • Compiling legal information and referral resources.

Legal Intern

MR. SHAKAL BHUSAN ADVOCATE, SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
New Delhi
06.2009 - 12.2009
  • Drafted, received and tracked due diligence checklists.
  • Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
  • Participated in and took notes during meetings.
  • Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda and correspondence.
  • Preparing legal briefs of the matters.
  • Proxy Appearances before the courts
  • Maintaining Regular list of matters
  • Coordination with the clients.
  • Filing of pleadings before the court and also inspecting the court records in the matters.
  • Liaisoning with government officials.

Legal Intern

MR. DIVJOT SINGH AND MRS
01.2009 - 06.2009
  • Preparing Legal Briefs
  • Maintaining daily list of matters
  • Representing matter as an intern before the court and assisting the legal team in different court procedures.

Education

No Degree - Diploma in HR

IMT Ghaziabad
New Delhi
04.2001 -

BA.LLB - Law

Chaudhary Charan Singh University
Greater Noida
07.2006 - 06.2011

No Degree - Senior School Certificate Examination

Mira Model School (CBSE)
New Delhi
04.2001 -

No Degree - Secondary School Examination

Mira Model School (CBSE)
New Delhi
04.2001 -

Skills

Computer literateSkilled in conducting searches for any type of legal assignmentsFamiliar with MS Office, MS Word and PPT

Legal writing

Corporate and business legal issues

Dispute arbitration

Document filing

Commercial litigation experience

Discovery processes

Case analysis

Civil law

Corporate law

Document preparation

Litigation

Case management

Evaluating contracts

Breach of contract

Business law

Bankruptcy creditor representation

Criminal law

Intellectual property law

Settlement Negotiation

Legal compliance

Copyright agreements

Commercial law

Accomplishments

  • Member of Delhi Bar Council since 2011
  • Passed and Certified under AIBE by Bar Council of India since 2012
  • Supervised team of 20 staff members.
  • Successfully defended creditor clients against insolvency claims and also represented the creditors before the NCLT's and NCLAT.
  • Successfully represented several plaintiffs in trade disputes, recovery proceedings, Insolvency Proceedings, Summary Proceedings and Proceedings under 138 NI Act.

Timeline

Practicing Lawyer

Independent
05.2022 - Current

Senior Legal Counsel

Collegedunia Web Private Limited
03.2022 - 04.2022

Legal Counsel

Unified Credit Solutions, Formerly TCM Risk Management India Pvt. Ltd
03.2015 - 02.2022

Practicing Lawyer

Independent
09.2014 - 03.2015

Legal Counsel

Unified Credit Solutions, Formerly TCM Risk Management India Pvt. Ltd
12.2013 - 08.2014

Legal Associate

S.B.Singh, Advocates & Solicitors
11.2011 - 12.2013

Legal Intern

S.B.Singh, Advocates & Solicitors
01.2010 - 11.2011

Legal Intern

MR. SHAKAL BHUSAN ADVOCATE, SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
06.2009 - 12.2009

Legal Intern

MR. DIVJOT SINGH AND MRS
01.2009 - 06.2009

BA.LLB - Law

Chaudhary Charan Singh University
07.2006 - 06.2011

No Degree - Diploma in HR

IMT Ghaziabad
04.2001 -

No Degree - Senior School Certificate Examination

Mira Model School (CBSE)
04.2001 -

No Degree - Secondary School Examination

Mira Model School (CBSE)
04.2001 -
Ankit Sharma Lawyer/Corporate Counsel/In-House Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel