MANISHA SONI
Gujarat National Law University | Class of 2020-20225
Delhi
Summary
I am driven to pursue a career in corporate and commercial transactions. Inquisitive by nature, I often explore new laws, policies, places and cuisines.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Zenith India Lawyers, Gurugram
Trainee Associate | Capital Market Advisory
08.2025
- Drafted Legal and Non-Commercial chapters for SME IPO Offer Documents.
- Prepared legal memorandum for clients, advising on Qualified Institutional Placement and Rights Issue.
- Drafted a query letter to SEBI on whether a proposed gift of shares between two promoters would trigger an Open offer obligation under SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
- Rendered legal opinion for clients and merchant bankers on compliance w.r.t Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2018, Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, the Companies Act 2013.
Trilegal, Mumbai
Internship | General Corporate Team
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Researched on whether loan transactions by a director are covered as related party transactions under Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013.
- Researched on laws applicable on NRIs investing in equity instruments of Indian Companies.
- Assisted in drafting advisories, Equity Transfer Agreements, Shareholders Agreements, Data Processing Agreements and Vendor Services Agreements.
- Conducted due diligence for (a) International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreements, (b) PAS-3 compliances.
- Prepared research notes on: (a) Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations 2000, (b) Singapore Stock Exchange mainboard listing requirements.
Kaizen Law, Gurugram
Internship | General Corporate (M&A/PE/VC)
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Researched on: (a) Share swap under Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019, (b) Listing requirements on Small Medium Enterprises (SME) Platform, (c) Advisory Shares.
- Assisted in reviewing Investment term sheets.
Nishith Desai Associates, New Delhi
Internship | General Corporate (M&A and Private Equity) Team
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepared signature pages for Investment Agreement, Shareholder Agreement, and Share Subscription Agreement.
- Researched on whether existence of an Upside Sharing Agreement shall be disclosed to Security Exchange Board of India at the time of filing Draft Red Herring Prospectus.
- Researched on corporate governance issues such as: (a) Limit on director’s remuneration, (b) Board of Directors meeting requirement, (c) Shareholder approval requirement for amending MoA, (d) Usage of power of attorney for director’s representation, (e) Legality of board observers without voting rights.
- Prepared research notes on: (a) Debt Capital Market, (b) Special Purpose Acquisition Company, (c) Variable Capital Company.
Bharucha & Partners, Mumbai
Internship | Corporate Transactions Team
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Researched: (a) applicability of angel tax on private companies for investment received from non-residents, (b) preferential issue of bonus shares, (c) threshold for open offer present in takeover code.
- Assisted in proofreading and mapping of documents: (a) Shareholder Agreement, (b) Share Purchase Agreement, (c) Merger Framework Agreement, (c) and Investment agreement.
Samvad Partners, Mumbai
Internship | General Corporate Team
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Researched on: (a) Tax implications of Slump-sale, (b) Withdrawal of public offer, (c) Related party transaction and rights of first refusal.
- Assisted in drafting and proofreading agreements pertaining to Mergers and Acquisition deals.
Pioneer Legal, Mumbai
Internship | Mergers & Acquisition Team
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Researched on: (a) Requirements for converting loan to equity, (b) Restrictions on directors engaging with competitors/Solicitation, (c) authority of a Will prepared by a joint shareholder granting shareholding to legal heirs, (d) Phantom Stocks.
- Assisted in preparing summary of contracts and contract reviews for Merger deals.
King Stubb & Kasiva, New Delhi
Internship | Dispute Resolution Team
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Researched on: (a) Rights of NRI shareholder, (b) Validity of ‘non-compete’ clauses in employment agreements.
- Assisted in proofreading and mapping of documents.
Education
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) -
Gujarat National Law University
Gandhinagar04-2025
High School Diploma -
Queen Mary's Girls School
Ajmer, Rajasthan05-2020
Skills
- General Corporate
- Capital Markets and Securities Law
Co-Curricular Activities
Publications
- Author, blog titled “Navigating SEBI’s Enhanced IPO Regulations: Challenges and Future Solutions”, [published] in Global Business Law Review (2024).
- Author, blog titled “Demystifying Security Deposit Enigma Under IBC”, [published] in IBC Law Review (2024).
- Author, blog titled “Right To Claim Set-Off In CIRP: A Shift In The Landscape”, [published] in Centre for Business & Commercial Laws NLIU (2024).
- Author, blog titled “Dirigisme in India’s Block Trading Rules: Bane For Institutional Investors”, [published] in RGNUL Financial & Mercantile Law Review (2023).
- Author, article titled “Dissecting Adani’s Two-Stage Takeover Of NDTV”, [published] in Taxguru (2023).
- Author, blog titled “Time To Recognize And Monetize The Services Of Homemakers In India”, [published] in TheWomb (2022).
- Co-author, article titled “NFTs And New Economic Opportunities Along With Subsequent Legal Implications”, [published] in Jus Corpus Law Journal (2022).
Moot Court and Allied Competitions
- Quarterfinalists, 1st GCCIL – IBBI National Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process, April 2024.
- Best Client – Counsel team, 7th SYAR Negotiation Competition, October 2023.
- Quarterfinalist, Singhania & Co. and Frontier Welfare Society 1st Mediation Competition, September 2023.
- Participant, Herbert Smith Freehills Competition Law Moot, January 2023.
Certificate Courses and Conferences
- National Stock Exchange Academy's certification in Financial Markets.
Extra- Curricular Activities
Assisted Dr Hitesh Thakkar, Assistant Professor of Economics at Gujarat National Law University in conducting an impact assessment of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process in the state of Gujarat, Faculty Seed Grant Project (2022-2023).
Positions of Responsibility
- Assistant Editor, GNLU Student Law Review, (2023-2024).
- Editor at GNLU Journal for Law and Economics (GJLE), (2021-2024).
- Co-Secretary of GNLU Centre for Law and Society, (2023-2024).
- Member, GNLU Centre for Law and Economics, (2021-2024).
Timeline
Zenith India Lawyers, Gurugram
Trainee Associate | Capital Market Advisory
08.2025
Trilegal, Mumbai
Internship | General Corporate Team
06.2024 - 06.2024
Kaizen Law, Gurugram
Internship | General Corporate (M&A/PE/VC)
05.2024 - 06.2024
Nishith Desai Associates, New Delhi
Internship | General Corporate (M&A and Private Equity) Team
12.2023 - 12.2023
Bharucha & Partners, Mumbai
Internship | Corporate Transactions Team
11.2023 - 12.2023
Samvad Partners, Mumbai
Internship | General Corporate Team
06.2023 - 07.2023
Pioneer Legal, Mumbai
Internship | Mergers & Acquisition Team
05.2023 - 05.2023
King Stubb & Kasiva, New Delhi
Internship | Dispute Resolution Team
11.2022 - 12.2022
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) -
Gujarat National Law University
High School Diploma -
Queen Mary's Girls School
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