CHETAN SOOD
Lawyer
Chandigarh
Summary
Advocate, Punjab and Haryana High Court Dynamic professional with experience in various fields. Adept in negotiations and dispute resolution. Leverages excellent communication and problem-solving skills to successfully represent clients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Legal Intern
Tata Steel
10.2011 - 11.2011
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Assisted in developing processes to expedite legal procedures.
Practised at District Courts
Ms Anju Saini (Counsel Government Of India)
09.2012 - 01.2016
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
Legal Researcher
Hon'ble Mr Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal & Hon'ble Mr Justice Hari Pal Verma
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Located authoritative and relevant legal precedent to assess probable outcomes and potential arguments.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Prepared concise and comprehensive memoranda summarizing key research for clients.
Practised at High Court Of Punjab and Haryana and Various Tribunals
Senior Advocate K.L Goyal And Advocate Sandeep Goyal (Senior Counsel Income Tax Department)
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
- Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Lawyer
Self
07.2022 - Current
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for case presentations.
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
- Presented evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
- Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.
Education
B.A., L.L.B. -
Army Institute of Law
General Introductory Course in Intellectual Property -
WIPO
02.2010 - 02.2010
Senior secondary -
Government Model Senior Secondary School
Manimajra, Chandigarh2007
Secondary -
Government Model Senior Secondary School
Manimajra, Chandigarh2005
Skills
Criminal lawsManagement of LitigationsAgreementsAffidavitsMilitary lawsMotor Accident lawsConsumer lawsNI ActTaxation lawsEnvironmental lawsCompensation
Civil law
Court transcription
Litigation support
Document filing
Legal Research
Criminal laws
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
ISO/IEC 27001. Information Security Management System
Core Competences
- Effectively handled the litigations of the diverse group of clients in civil & criminal cases in Trial, Appellate Courts, High Court, Consumer Forums, Armed Forces Tribunal, VAT Tribunal and Labour Courts.
- Involved in filing civil suits for possession, ownership & Injunction and as well as conducting matters relating to Consumers, Labour disputes, workmen compensation Act, Minimum Wages Act, Factories Act,, MACT cases, Environmental laws, NI Act, Insurance, Contract Act, Companies Act, Consumer Act, IPR etc.
- Examined & analysed legal issues and merit of cases, interpretation of law, possible outcome & advised Org if worth pursuing, interviewed witnesses & developed a trial strategy and course of action to protect the Org.
- Involved in preparing & arguing motions, defending depositions, advising clients of their legal rights, representing them in Court, briefing them about documents to be produced.
- Drafted/vetted and filed various Writs, Appeals, Suits, Legal Notices, Affidavits & Written statements, Documents, Complaints.
- Briefed Senior Counsels on facts and law, appeared in Courts with them
- Drafted Contracts , Agreements, settling of pleadings and Liaising with law enforcing agencies.
Timeline
PrivacyOps Academy Certifcate in Data Privacy Management
03-2024
ISO/IEC 27001. Information Security Management System
11-2022
Lawyer
Self
07.2022 - Current
Practised at High Court Of Punjab and Haryana and Various Tribunals
Senior Advocate K.L Goyal And Advocate Sandeep Goyal (Senior Counsel Income Tax Department)
01.2019 - 06.2022
Legal Researcher
Hon'ble Mr Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal & Hon'ble Mr Justice Hari Pal Verma
02.2016 - 01.2019
Practised at District Courts
Ms Anju Saini (Counsel Government Of India)
09.2012 - 01.2016
Legal Intern
Tata Steel
10.2011 - 11.2011
General Introductory Course in Intellectual Property -
WIPO
02.2010 - 02.2010
B.A., L.L.B. -
Army Institute of Law
Senior secondary -
Government Model Senior Secondary School
Secondary -
Government Model Senior Secondary School