Adventure , Adding to my Knowledge
Iva Bansal
Lawyer
Mumbai
Summary
Independent Legal Counsel | Advocate with 20+ years of extensive, diversified and multi-cultural experience . Profile Summary Strategic thinking, insight driven and result oriented corporate lawyer with over 20 years of diverse experience across borders in International Arbitration/Intellectual Property Rights, International Law, International Trade & Negotiations and Economic Offences and Corporate Recovery, Detection of Corporate fraud and Forensic Analysis Seasoned professional backed with sound academia and degree in law. Currently practicing as an Independent Advocate advising corporate clients to make sound strategic decisions. Rich and varied exposure of providing business advisory, handling litigation and legal matters and representing clients on transactions, agreements and lawsuits, to prestigious clients based Overseas. Recognized for establishing benchmarks in field of copyright protection; debt recovery and white collar crimes Hold profound Business expertise in Dispute Resolution, International Arbitration, backed by sound and integral knowledge of various International laws applicable. Acted as Liaison for different lawyers across the Globe for various matters of clients. Represented Multimillion Dollar multinational companies in International Arbitrations successfully getting the defendants (other side ) also Giant Multimillion Dollar companies to settle, rendering fruitful results in huge recoveries and damages of millions of dollars for my clients prior to any award with prompt diligent in-depth intelligence and application of mind applied in said huge cases thus increasing the passive income of the company of my clients . Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Independent Lawyer
IB
Mumbai
- Hold profound Business expertise in Dispute Resolution, International Arbitration, International Multi – Jurisdictional Litigation backed by sound and integral knowledge of various International laws applicable
- Liaison lawyers across Globe for various matters of clients
- Represented Multimillion Dollar multinational companies in International Arbitrations successfully getting defendants (other side ) also Giant Multimillion Dollar companies to settle, rendering fruitful results in huge recoveries and damages of millions of dollars for clients , with prompt diligent indepth intelligence and application of mind applied in said huge cases thus increasing passive income of company of clients
- Successfully benchmarked FIR ‘s (Criminal Complaint before Police) in Corporate Espionage Fraud , Forgery cases of clients who are Multimillion Dollar company
- On basis of this Complaint ,further complaints were lodged and filed in various countries of same companies supervised by myself as main advocate on facts and legal aspects of each case , thereafter leading to other side to cave in for settlement with clients
- Handled Pan India and Overseas Business Legal Work for various Indian and International Clients
- Managing Multicultural teams and Legal Issues for Business both in India and Across borders
- Supplementing Business of Company by legal backing and growth oriented mindset with recovery of lost debts via legal means .
- Handled Top Solicitors and Lawyers in various cases to ensure their efficacy of delivery of desired work and results
- Coordination with various clients of company for discussing various legal aspects for benefit of company and their ventures abroad keeping both parties in Win- Win situation
- Provided Legal Services to leading media firms on matters related to Film Copyright and Infringement of Copyrights, drafting specialized and customized contracts and acquisition of Indian Production Houses both in India and Overseas
- Successfully drafted iron clad agreements for International Corporate houses for various works
- Successfully handled various matters violating human rights of persons and succeeded in protection of their rights via judicial system & Courts.
- Drafted well researched and comprehensive media distribution agreements to minimize risk of clients
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with channel, producers, artists etc
- Lend expertise for registration, protection and infringement litigation of copyright.
- Led detection and prosecution of infringements and injunctions
- Assisted clients in drafting, vetting and negotiating foreign collaborations and joint ventures
- Ensured all deals complied with law of land
- Scrutiny and Review of International contracts
- Experience in Detection / Prosecution/Defense of Cheating and Fraud
- Succeeded in nailing Big Music Houses with summons sent to them for cheating, forgery and fraud
- Successfully Detected and prosecuted on behalf of global huge multinational clients , in matters of overseas Data Theft and Corporate Espionage by way of unearthing huge Multinational Global Company Fraud having its headquarters in Germany done by its various employees in Mumbai(India), Hamburg Germany, Hong Kong, and China
- Successful litigation deliverance leading to settlement between parties.
- Successfully lodged complaint representing clients for Overseas Bank guarantee Frauds, Later was settled by banks with clients on basis of FIR
- Provided legal expertise to negotiate and structure new business ventures for prestigious clients based in Overseas
- Safeguarded client’s interest while complying with necessary legal formalities including Banks.
Business Lawyer
Independent Work
Mumbai
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Practiced corporate law including detection and prosecution of commercial and financial fraud for clients
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Remaking and Title Infringement of Don 2: Filed IPR infringement case in High Court. Based on arguments presented, accounts of film Don 2 were attached for recovery amount of over INR 200 crore that was awarded by Hon'ble court. Personally argued appeal on International Copyrights Order Treatise against Eight counsels and succeeded in obtaining above order despite third party rights created.
- Essayed stellar role in getting Karate sport recognition in Government Sports Ministry. Filed Writ before High Court on behalf of Maharashtra Karate Association to get sport its due recognition by Indian Government
- Assisted client engaged in beverage distribution to steer expansion plans with minimal legal risks.
- Detected and investigated financial fraud for Singapore based client thereby preventing financial loss and saving client from legal liabilities in foreign land. Resident employee was cheating on required taxes and customs duty thereby creating legal difficulties for my client. He was also selling containers on cash basis with no remittance of proceeds to client company. Provided litigation support to client.
- Provided advisory on day to day functioning and calling on reports of each department for smooth and efficient functioning to Singapore based client.
- Exposed bank fraud on tear sheets done by bank employee for Hong Kong based client.
- Detected and Exposed Corporate Espionage with Big Group dealing in Agricultural Products based in Germany and Having presence in China, Latin America , India and Africa . Also Extended Litigation expertise for prosecution and recovery of damages worth One Billion Dollars .
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
St Xaviers College
Mumbai 05.1995 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Laws BA LL.B - LAW
Government Law College
Mumbai 04.1998 - 05.2001
Skills
Strategic Planning
Presence of Mind
Risk Management/MitigationResearch And Analysis
Detection of Corporate Espionage
Persistance and Perseverance
Planning and Coordination
Interpersonal Communication
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Attention to Detail
Dependable and Responsible
Excellent Communication
Flexible and Adaptable
Cultural Awareness
Critical Thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Corporate transactions
Dispute arbitration
Corporate law
Corporate and business legal issues
Commercial litigation experience
Efficient researcher
Case analysis
Settlement Negotiation
Case management
Breach of contract
Evaluating contracts
Reviewing documents
Investigation skills
Copyright agreements
Business law
Certification
Coursera, International Arbitration
Interests
Reading, Music , Alternate healing Modalities ,Yoga, Gym Workout, Painting,
I feel extremely alive listening to music , connecting to nature , practising Theta healing , Working out in the gym ,swimming, Yoga, and painting.
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Quote
Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.
Albert Einstein
Timeline
Bachelor of Laws BA LL.B - LAW
Government Law College
04.1998 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
St Xaviers College
05.1995 - 05.1997
Independent Lawyer
IB
Business Lawyer
Independent Work