Burhanuddin Dhangadhrawala
AHMEDABAD
Summary
Burhan Dhangadhrawala is currently practising at High Court of Gujarat and other Subordinate Courts and Tribunals in Gujarat. Working as an Associate with Rajesh Tailor & Associates, a Law Firm based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, which deals in Arbitration Law, Criminal Law, Civil Law, Land Disputes, Banking Law, Company Law, Land Acquisition Matters, and Matrimonial Disputes across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Delhi. Empanelled with Speciality Papers Limited (listed company). A Legal Advisor and empanelled with Sopan Co. Pvt. Ltd. & Appsseer Payrollcloud India Pvt. Ltd.
Accomplished Attorney offering a 6 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
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Legal Counsel
Speciality Papers Limited
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinated efforts among legal team members to ensure a consistent and collaborative approach to handling company-wide legal issues.
- Representing the company before the Court of Law in cases of breach of Company Law.
Advocate
High Court of Gujarat
01.2018 - Current
- Vast experience in Civil, Criminal, Commercial, Property and Family Laws. Diverse experience in drafting and arguing many writ petitions, habeas corpus petition, bail applications, quashing petitions, first appeals, etc.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire representation process.
Legal Associate
Rajesh Tailor & Associates (Advocates, Mediator, & Conciliator)
05.2015 - Current
- Analyzed complex legal issues using critical thinking skills, leading to innovative solutions for client challenges.
- Developed strong working relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Assisted senior attorneys in preparing for trial, contributing to successful outcomes in numerous cases.
- Reviewed contracts thoroughly to identify potential areas of risk or non-compliance before execution by clients.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Represented clients before Trial Courts, Tribunals, High Court and have also settled many critical matters through Alternate Dispute Resolution methods.
- Managed the workload of firm and assignment of cases to junior associates. Vast experience of office management, case management and client counseling.
- Vast experience of handling corporate clients and providing them non litigation services such as drafting Partnership Deed, Non Disclosure Agreement, Joint Development Agreement, Service Agreement, detailed T&Cs, etc.
Legal Advisor and Standing Counsel
Appsseer Payroll Cloud India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Enhanced client satisfaction with timely and accurate legal advice on various matters.
- Advised executive teams on proper corporate governance practices, minimizing legal exposure and liability.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while managing sensitive information related to clients'' legal affairs.
Paralegal
Department Of Income Tax
11.2014 - 01.2015
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of concerned IT Officer operations.
- Read case files consisting thousands of pages of various corporate entities and prepared notes.
Internship
Centre for Social Justice
12.2013 - 01.2014
- Learned about fisherman laws, rights of fisherman and did coastal campaign from Ghogha to Porbandar coastal area in order to create awareness among fisherman community.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
Education
BBA LLB (HONS) - Law
RNPI Law College
Anand01.2018
High School -
Doon International Public School
Ahmedabad01.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Constitutional Law
- Criminology
- Human Rights
- Legal Research
- Family Law
- Drafting
- Civil Law
- Civil Litigation
- Client Relations
- Contract drafting
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Commercial Contracts
- Data privacy
Accomplishments
Article name:
Drug Abuse in Indian Youth: A Social Evil.
Publication/publisher:
International Journal for Research In LawVolume I, Issue 4ISSN-2454-8715
Publication Date:
05/01/2016
A few successful outcomes of my litigation work:
1) Judgment by acquittal in a murder and robbery case:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/burhan-dhangadhrawala-30597574_judgment-by-acquittal-offence-us-302394397114-activity-7206224514265817088-mS5f?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
2) Bail in a murder case:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/burhan-dhangadhrawala-30597574_bail-granted-to-the-accused-charged-for-murder-activity-7153290242525999104-hGmt?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
3) Anticipatory bail in a Domestic Violence and Dowry case:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/burhan-dhangadhrawala-30597574_anticipatory-bail-order-activity-6754828645371650048-k_Lv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Certification
Bar Council of India
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Gujarati
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureWork-life balanceTimeline
Legal Counsel
Speciality Papers Limited
09.2023 - Current
Legal Advisor and Standing Counsel
Appsseer Payroll Cloud India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2020 - 12.2022
Advocate
High Court of Gujarat
01.2018 - Current
Legal Associate
Rajesh Tailor & Associates (Advocates, Mediator, & Conciliator)
05.2015 - Current
Paralegal
Department Of Income Tax
11.2014 - 01.2015
Internship
Centre for Social Justice
12.2013 - 01.2014
BBA LLB (HONS) - Law
RNPI Law College
High School -
Doon International Public School
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