B. S. Ranganatha

Drafted, vetted, negotiated, and finalized commercial leasing agreements for multinational corporations across five cities in India.

Served as primary contact for retail leasing agreements with domestic and international brands at RMZ Galleria Mall.

• Managed registration of Lease Deeds and Leave & License Agreements to ensure compliance.
• Assisted litigation team with consumer court matters related to residential projects.
• Developed and negotiated various legal agreements including NDAs, service agreements, and employment contracts.
• Negotiated and structured real estate leases for Cowrks across India, enhancing operational efficiency.

Advised sales and operations teams on legal issues related to membership terms and vendor agreements.

• Coordinated with external counsel for title and compliance due diligence on third-party assets.

Drafted and finalized retail leasing agreements, including LOIs, MoUs, and Lease Deeds, within compliance timelines.

• Managed corporate office and warehouse leasing through drafting and executing Lease Deeds and L&L agreements.
• Conducted title and compliance due diligence in collaboration with developers, property owners, and local counsel.
• Negotiated procurement and quality control agreements, ensuring alignment with commercial mandates.
• Identified title and compliance issues in transactions and communicated findings to management for action.
• Oversaw the registration of ATL, lease deeds, and L&L agreements with statutory authorities.
• Prepared risk notes outlining critical issues and potential risks for informed management decisions.
• Filed new trademark applications while managing pending applications and ensuring legal compliance.

Drafted and negotiated Lease Deeds and Leave & License Agreements with major retail brands.

• Standardized vendor contracts, enhancing consistency and reducing negotiation times.
• Ensured adherence to standard templates for agreements, documenting deviations with risk assessments.
• Managed the registration of Lease Deeds and Leave & License Agreements with statutory authorities.

Solely managed legal affairs for RCI's Indian operations, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

Monitored legislative changes, providing expert analysis on impacts to RCI’s business model.

• Standardized contract templates approved by EMEAI Legal; documented deviations for management review.
• Maintained global legal compliance through daily collaboration with UK and US legal teams.
• Coordinated with external counsel on consumer complaints; developed litigation strategies and attorney selection.
• Contributed to Business Continuity Planning and Wyndham Go Green initiatives for RCI India.

Drafted and negotiated lease deeds, MoUs, LOIs, and agreements for retail property acquisitions.

• Coordinated due diligence processes with advocates to ensure risk-free property transactions.
• Negotiated agency, distributorship, trademark licensing, and service agreements while documenting associated risks.
• Prepared quarterly compliance reports for corporate office submission, ensuring adherence to regulations.
• Managed timely registration of Lease Deeds and Leave & License Agreements within statutory requirements.
• Collaborated with advocates on civil and criminal litigation matters initiated by the company.
• Handled compounding of notices under Weights and Measures Act of 1976 to maintain regulatory compliance.

• Drafting BL1 and H1 B US Visa Petitions.

• Incorporated software companies in India, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Handled company law and secretarial tasks, focusing on share transfers to foreign residents and drafting board resolutions.
• Assisted foreign clients with FDI matters and registration with STPI and other authorities.
• Drafted and negotiated contracts to protect client interests.
• Conducted due diligence on various companies to assess compliance and risks.
• Filed applications with Telecom Regulatory Authority of India for internet telephony licenses.
• Represented clients in District Courts for money recovery, declarations, and injunction suits.
• Advocated for clients in consumer forums and conducted trademark searches, filing applications, and responses to objections.

• Worked closely on legal suits related to HRC, injunctions, and money recovery suits. Represented on behalf of the clients before the Principal City Civil and Session Court, Consumer Forum, and Debt Recovery Tribunal.