Priya Agarwal
Lawyer
Summary
Effective legal professional well-versed in civil and commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities and willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
In-House Counsel
Tata Steel Limited
10.2021 - Current
- Handling the portfolio of disputes, claims, and operational issues arising from the acquisition of new companies under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016
- Acting as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for legal workstream to facilitate smooth integration of 7 subsidiary companies
- Assisted in preparation of arguments for the 9-Judge Bench reference before the Supreme Court in the case titled 'Mineral Area Development Authority etc. v. M/s Steel Authority of India & Ors.'
- Contributed to the drafting of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for conducting inquiries in Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) matters, conducted training sessions for Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) members & currently serving as a member of the ICC (North Zone)
- Dealing with employment disputes pending before Courts & supporting the human resources department in providing legal advisory & drafts of representations/responses, as and when required
- Drafting, vetting and negotiation of variety of contracts and other documents for raw materials and corporate services department
Advocate
Independent Practice
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Represented companies and a non-profit in high-stake arbitration proceedings. The subject matter covered gas sale and transmission agreements, management agreements, supply contracts, etc.
- Drafted notices, responses, pleadings, evidence and briefing notes and advised at various stages of a dispute
- Negotiated favorable settlements on behalf of clients through mediation
Advocate
Chambers Of Mr. Amarjit Singh Chandhiok, Sr. Adv.
07.2018 - 10.2021
- Challenging and defending arbitral awards under the pre and post 2015 Amendment regimes
- Presenting and defending other applications as part of the arbitral process under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996
- Representing various stakeholders, including suspended boards, prospective & successful resolution applicants, resolution professionals, and operational creditors, in a corporate insolvency resolution processes under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016
- Leading a team of 2-3 associates to manage the team caseload effectively
Education
Master of Laws - Corporate And Financial Laws
Jindal Global Law School
Sonipat 09.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Laws - BBA LLB
Symbiosis Law School
Noida 07.2013 - 06.2018
Timeline
In-House Counsel
Tata Steel Limited
10.2021 - Current
Master of Laws - Corporate And Financial Laws
Jindal Global Law School
09.2020 - 08.2021
Advocate
Independent Practice
04.2019 - 10.2021
Advocate
Chambers Of Mr. Amarjit Singh Chandhiok, Sr. Adv.
07.2018 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Laws - BBA LLB
Symbiosis Law School
07.2013 - 06.2018
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