LISHA SHARMA

Joining Legalvibes as an Associate Counsel in 2021, I quickly demonstrated my capabilities, leading to promotions to Team Lead in 2022 and Senior Associate in 2023. I consistently exceeded expectations, progressing to become the Legal Head of the team and a trusted advisor to the senior partner. My experience encompassed a wide range of responsibilities, including serving as a

• Panel Advocate, MCD, ESIC, New Delhi: While working in Legalvibes, I have represented MCD and ESIC in diverse legal matters across various courts and tribunals.
• Supreme Court & High Court Litigation: Experienced in constitutional, civil, criminal, taxation, and commercial law.
• Advised senior leadership on complex legal matters, contributing to strategic decision-making processes.
• Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base of relevant case law developments to inform strategic legal advice and decision-making processes.
• Drafted motions, Petitions and waivers, demurrers and replied to oppositions etc.
• Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
• Tribunal Expertise (NCLT/NCLAT, DRT): Proficient in IBC, company law, and debt recovery proceedings.
• Drafted Chapter 7 and 13 of Bankcruptcy Code
• Consumer Forum Representation (NCDRC/SCDRC): Handled matters for builders and buyers.
• Represented clients in civil litigation, criminal proceedings and appeals in state and federal courts.
• Worked on various special laws and handled with delicacy in such subjects as Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (PoSH Act) 2013, POSCO Act, and Juvenile Cases.
• Corporate Client Portfolio: Represented numerous companies (logistics, diagnostics, NBFCs) and statutory bodies (IRCS).
• Managed complex commercial transactions while providing practical recommendations tailored to stakeholders'' needs.
• Negotiated favorable contract terms by diligently reviewing and revising legal documents.
• Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
• Oversaw drafting of annual reports to ensure accurate disclosures under securities laws, promoting investor confidence in the company''s performance.
• Reduced company litigation risks through proactive compliance management and employee training.
• Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
• Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.

During the mid-COVID-19 period, as a Junior Counsel in the Chamber of a Senior Advocate in Kolkata, I gained foundational experience drafting legal notices, applications, and complaints, conducting legal research, and vetting opinions. I represented financial institutions like IDBI Bank and Aditya Birla Capital in debt recovery proceedings and assisted in drafting and finalizing legal documents, including contract negotiation and vetting, providing a solid base for my legal practice.

• Received firsthand experience of the court proceedings under a practicing lawyer
• Research and drafted matters related to civil suits like Probate etc
• Drafted Notices, and Applications under IBC & Company Law
• Draft Notices and dealt with the provisions of the NI Act, 1881 and other quasi-criminal proceedings

• Researched and Assisted the mentor in various cases of real estate, property law, etc
• Drafted various deeds including conveyance, gift deed, lease and license, MoU, Indentures, etc;

• Case study, research, and summarizing cases for seniors
• Research various propositions under Civil laws and Assisted senior in briefing the case materials and used to visit the high court to observe matters on a routine basis

• Case study, research, and summarizing cases for seniors;
• Research on various propositions under Intellectual Property Law and assisted seniors in drafting objections under the law of IPRL and other related matters;