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Certification
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ARUP DASGUPTA

ARUP DASGUPTA

Kolkata

Summary

To build a second career in the legal profession, leveraging vast experience in management consulting and compliance to advise clients in corporate litigation, business law, and risk management, and contribute meaningfully to the Indian legal ecosystem.

Seasoned Management Consultant and Cost Accountant, MBA, with over 35 years of corporate, administration, and strategic advisory experience. Recently transitioned into legal practice, specializing in Corporate & Commercial Laws, Corporate Litigation, and Compliance Advisory with a focus on practical, business-oriented solutions. Currently preparing to practice at the Calcutta High Court and Session Court under a Senior Lawyer’s chamber. Strong interest in Corporate Law, Arbitration, Insurance Law, and White-Collar Crime.

Overview

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Certification

Work History

Legal Associate (Proposed)

Chamber of Senior Advocate
Kolkata
  • Assisting in corporate disputes, arbitration, and writ petitions.
  • Drafting legal documents, researching precedents, and preparing case summaries.

Founder & Principal Consultant

Purple Ocean Consultants
Kolkata
  • Advised startups, SMEs, and corporates on financial structuring, compliance, and strategic growth.
  • Delivered training on Corporate Governance and Legal Compliance for MSMEs.
  • Career counselling and mentoring of young professionals.

Education

LL.B -

Bharti University
Durg, Chhattisgarh
01.2025

MBA - Consultancy Management

BITS Pilani
Pilani
01.2022

Cost & Management Accountant (FCMA) -

Institute of Cost Accountants of India
Online
01.1990

M.Sc. -

Calcutta University
Calcutta
01.1983

Skills

  • Legal Research & Drafting
  • Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance
  • Arbitration & Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  • Business Laws
  • Company Law
  • Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
  • Insurance & Risk Management Laws
  • Litigation Support & Client Advisory

Other Professional Experience

Founder & Principal Consultant, Purple Ocean Consultants, Kolkata, Advised startups, SMEs, and corporates on financial structuring, compliance, and strategic growth., Delivered training on Corporate Governance and Legal Compliance for MSMEs., Career counselling and mentoring of young professionals.

Certifications Training

  • Corporate Governance & Legal Compliance – IICA
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution – IICA
  • Legal Drafting & Court Practice – Self-directed & Workshop-based
  • IRDAI Certified Insurance Consultant – Past association with insurance regulations

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 07/15/61

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Hindi, Fluent
  • Bengali, Native

Legal Experience

Legal Associate (Proposed), Chamber of Senior Advocate – Calcutta High Court, Assisting in corporate disputes, arbitration, and writ petitions., Drafting legal documents, researching precedents, and preparing case summaries.

Legal Professional Skills

  • Legal Research & Drafting (Pleadings, Agreements, Legal Notices)
  • Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance
  • Arbitration & Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  • Business Laws, Company Law, and Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
  • Insurance & Risk Management Laws
  • Litigation Support & Client Advisory

Certification

  • Corporate Governance & Legal Compliance – IICA
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution – IICA
  • Legal Drafting & Court Practice – Self-directed & Workshop-based
  • IRDAI Certified Insurance Consultant – Past association with insurance regulations

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bengali
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Legal Associate (Proposed)

Chamber of Senior Advocate

Founder & Principal Consultant

Purple Ocean Consultants

LL.B -

Bharti University

MBA - Consultancy Management

BITS Pilani

Cost & Management Accountant (FCMA) -

Institute of Cost Accountants of India

M.Sc. -

Calcutta University
ARUP DASGUPTA