Chirag K
Advocate and Company Secretary
Summary
Qualified Company Secretary and Advocate with over 7 years of experience providing comprehensive legal counsel to corporate clients. Proficient in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, drafting and negotiating contracts, and mitigating legal risks while ensuring adherence to corporate governance standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
44
44
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Legal Counsel
HSBC Electronic Data Processing India
06.2022 - Current
- Drafted and negotiated complex agreements, including derivative agreements, guarantee deeds, credit agreements, and security agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Drafted and negotiated ancillary documents such as termination agreements, amendment agreements, non-disclosure agreements, power of attorneys, novation agreements and assignment deeds.
- Conducted legal research and analysis to provide strategic advice on emerging legal issues impacting the banking industry.
- Drafted clear and concise contracts that protected the company''s interests while facilitating successful business transactions.
- Managed to negotiate and close out many key projects in time and delivered it along with other negotiations with utmost accuracy.
Associate - Corporate
Khaitan & Co LLP
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Drafted/reviewed commercial contracts, share purchase agreements, share subscription agreements and legal opinions. Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Conducted thorough due diligence investigations during mergers and acquisitions, identifying risks and opportunities for clients.
- Reviewed commercial leases to ensure favorable terms were negotiated while minimizing company exposure to potential risks. Negotiated favorable contract terms by effectively communicating client interests and requirements.
- Implemented effective compliance programs, preventing regulatory violations and mitigating potential penalties. Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
Legal Associate
Holla & Holla
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Reviewed contracts thoroughly to identify potential areas of risk or non-compliance before execution by clients. Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Reduced case resolution time with efficient document drafting, review, and negotiation. Negotiated favorable settlements in various disputes, saving clients from costly litigation expenses.
- Advised clients on regulatory requirements related to their businesses, helping them avoid potential liabilities. Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate legal research on various topics.
- Drafted persuasive petitions and applications that resulted in positive rulings for clients at both trial court levels and appellate courts.
- Assisted Senior Advocate Mr. Udaya Holla with research pertaining to writ petitions, public interest litigations, arbitration's and legal opinions.
- Carried out extensive research and rendered Legal opinion to clients on various issues relating to Banking Laws, Companies Act, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code etc.
- Mentored junior associates within the firm, fostering professional growth through guidance on best practices and industry standards.
Legal Associate
SPJ Legal
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Drafted Applications, Petitions and other ancillary documents related to Mergers, Amalgamations and Arrangements, Petitions and Objections for Oppression and Mismanagement, Applications for Revival of Company, Applications and Objections under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code etc
- Appeared before NCLT, liaised with ROC, RBI, OL, RD etc.
Management Trainee
CN Partners LLP
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Drafted agreements, deeds, affidavits, POA's, MOU's Partnership and LLP Agreements, share purchase and shareholders agreements
- Maintenance and updation of statutory records, preparation of due diligence and search reports
- Handled end to end regulatory, statutory and secretarial compliances.
Education
Bachelor of Legislative Law -
Seshadripuram Law College
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 - 04.2019
Associate Company Secretary -
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
New Delhi, India 04.2001 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Commerce -
Seshadripuram Pre-University PU College
04.2001 - 04.2011
Skills
Corporate Governance
Mergers and Acquisitions
Legal writing
Legal Research and Advisory
Contract Drafting and Negotiation
Secretarial, Statutory and Regulatory Compliance
Secretarial, Statutory and Regulatory Compliance
Core Competency
- Proficient in Contract Act, Companies Act, Arbitration Act, Labor Codes, FEMA/ RBI Compliances and General Corporate Governance. Have developed an innate ability to understand, interpret and apply legal concepts.
- Proficient in drafting, documentation and reporting, risk assessment and risk mitigation.
Timeline
Assistant Legal Counsel
HSBC Electronic Data Processing India
06.2022 - Current
Associate - Corporate
Khaitan & Co LLP
07.2021 - 05.2022
Legal Associate
Holla & Holla
07.2018 - 07.2021
Legal Associate
SPJ Legal
03.2017 - 07.2018
Management Trainee
CN Partners LLP
06.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Legislative Law -
Seshadripuram Law College
04.2001 - 04.2019
Associate Company Secretary -
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
04.2001 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Commerce -
Seshadripuram Pre-University PU College
04.2001 - 04.2011