KEERTY GROVER
Associate Manager - Legal
Delhi
Summary
Commercial litigator with more than seven (7) years of focused expertise in energy infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and high-stakes arbitration. Proven success in litigating landmark energy disputes before the Supreme Court and in international arbitration forums. Adept in strategic contract negotiations, regulatory impact assessments, and dispute resolution involving discoms, stranded assets, and state authorities. Trusted legal advisor for large-scale power projects including smart metering and hydro/thermal energy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Associate Manager – Legal
GMR Group, Delhi, India
10.2022 - Current
- Core member of the in-house legal team for the Energy vertical of a leading infrastructure conglomerate, advising on regulatory, commercial, and contractual matters.
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated diverse agreements including Consortium, Share Purchase, EPC, Supply, and Service Contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
- Advised on structuring and execution of Smart Metering projects in line with evolving electricity and regulatory frameworks.
- Led legal strategy in an international arbitration involving a hydroelectric project, coordinating with external counsels and technical teams.
- Assisted in securing favourable Supreme Court orders on pro-rata power purchase obligations, setting a key legal precedent.
- Obtained interim relief from the Delhi High Court safeguarding stranded power assets from lender enforcement actions.
- Handled statutory and regulatory litigation, including challenges to levies and labour-related claims impacting project operations.
- Conducted legal research on policies, environmental norms, and energy regulations to advise management on compliance and risk.
- Managed a repository of legal notices and ensured consistent legal positions across projects and jurisdictions.
Law Researcher
Office of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Yogesh Khanna, Delhi High Court
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Served as Law Researcher to a sitting Judge of the Delhi High Court, assisting in judicial decision-making across civil, commercial, and criminal matters.
- Conducted detailed legal research and drafted case briefs, synopses, and note sheets on issues such as FIR quashing, contractual appointments, and bail in economic offences.
- Analyzed pleadings and written submissions to identify key legal issues and support effective judicial deliberation.
- Gained comprehensive exposure to courtroom proceedings and judicial reasoning, strengthening research, drafting, and analytical skills.
Associate
Singh Law Chambers, Delhi, India
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Drafted appeals on contractual damages and copyright infringement.
- Contributed to SLP drafting and legal research on Specific Performance, IP law, and criminal offences under IPC.
Education
LL.M. - Corporate Laws
Institute of Professional Studies
Roorkee, India10.2021
BBA LL.B. (Hons.) - undefined
Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (GGSIPU)
Delhi, India01.2018
12th Standard (CBSE) - undefined
Delhi, India01.2013
Skills
Contract drafting and negotiation
References
References: Available upon request
Co-Curricular & Leadership Activities
Was called as an Expert Assessor - 7th RGNUL SEMC, 2025 Led team in Dispute Resolution & Client Counselling Competition (2017) Participated in 5th RGNUL National Moot Court Competition (2016) Finalist, Intra College Negotiation Competition (2016)
Publications
- “Facilitating Fair Dealing for Educational Purposes in India: A Critical Analysis” – Vivekananda Journal of Research
- “Right to Information Act: A Caged Parrot” – Vivekananda Journal of Research
- “A New Digital Frontier: Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Trademark Law Globally” – IPR in the Information Age
Other Details
Bar Council Enrolment: [D/2624/2018]
Timeline
Associate Manager – Legal
GMR Group, Delhi, India
10.2022 - Current
Law Researcher
Office of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Yogesh Khanna, Delhi High Court
11.2019 - 10.2022
Associate
Singh Law Chambers, Delhi, India
09.2018 - 10.2019
BBA LL.B. (Hons.) - undefined
Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (GGSIPU)
12th Standard (CBSE) - undefined
LL.M. - Corporate Laws
Institute of Professional Studies