S Ashwin Nair

• Conducted thorough legal research and analysis to support strategic litigation and advocacy initiatives.
• Drafted various legal documents, policy briefs, reports, and communications related to human rights and social policy.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of advocacy campaigns, utilizing legal expertise to influence policy.
• Provided legal guidance and support to program teams, ensuring compliance and effective project delivery.
• Collaborated effectively with external partners, legal counsel, and community stakeholders.
• Contributed to monitoring and evaluation efforts by providing legal context and analysis of program impact.
• Demonstrated strong legal acumen, dedication, and a professional approach.
• Exhibited the ability to swiftly adapt to new legal challenges and articulate complex legal arguments clearly.
• Mentored junior colleagues, showcasing strong leadership potential.

• Company Overview: Kolkata
• Drafted and finalized critical real estate instruments, including Deeds of Conveyance, Agreements for Sale, Gift Deeds, and Memoranda of Understanding, ensuring robust legal frameworks.
• Prepared and responded to diverse legal and demand notices, effectively asserting client positions and protecting interests in various disputes.
• Vetted Joint Development Agreements and managed the comprehensive documentation for Association Registrations in West Bengal, demonstrating proficiency in property and regulatory compliance.
• Crafted a collaboration agreement for patent utilization, safeguarding intellectual property rights and optimizing client asset leverage.
• Provided strategic vetting for partnership documentation involving patented goods, ensuring legal alignment with business objectives and asset protection.
• Actively contributed to ongoing arbitration proceedings, leading to successful resolutions aligned with key client objectives.
• Conducted in-depth legal research on the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, including landmark judgments, significantly enhancing the firm's arbitration strategies and success rates.
• Represented the firm and clients before the Hon'ble High Court at Calcutta, NCLT, various District Courts, and Consumer Forums, navigating complex litigation landscapes.
• Collaborated closely with senior counsel in case preparation and presentation, consistently securing favorable judgments and outcomes for clients across diverse legal matters.
• Participated in crucial client and counsel meetings, providing integral support in strategic planning and evidence preparation to achieve desired case outcomes.
• Kolkata

• Company Overview: Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi
• Successfully drafted a comprehensive complaint under Section 34 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, for the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, demonstrably aiding senior counsel in critical consumer litigation matters.
• Acquired firsthand knowledge of appellate jurisprudence and complex procedural mechanisms by observing diverse matters before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, including those under Article 136 of the Constitution.
• Managed client communications and coordinated case progression, ensuring continuous engagement and strategic updates on ongoing civil litigation and commercial disputes.
• Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi

• In-depth Analysis of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 and the Consumer Protection Act 2019 and prepared brief note on the same.
• Researched on Consumer Protection Rules of 2019 and 2021 on the New E-Commerce rules and the E-market place rules.

• Company Overview: Pune
• Drafted Original Application of various Banks for the Process of Recovery under Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act (RDB Act), 1993, Written Statements of various Civil and DRT matters, plaints for Civil suits and Notices in Banking Litigation.
• Analyzed prominent Judgments on Banking Litigation using portals - SCC Online, Manupatra, etc.
• In depth analysis of the various Acts, governing the procedural and substantive functioning of the DRT i.e. the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act (RDB Act), 1993 and Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002.
• Attended proceeding at court in civil matters pertaining to recovery and Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
• Pune

• Assisted senior in providing advisory services regarding the procedures and strategies for finance companies.
• Analyzing of drafts related to Quadripartite and Tripartite Agreements which was helpful for client.
• Researched and briefed cases revolving around SARFAESI Act, Indian Succession Act along with WBHIRA and RERA projects; Interpreted various concepts of Lease rental discounting, Construction Finance and Corporate Lending.

• Company Overview: Pune
• Analyzed drafts of Securitization Application in matters under the DRT Jurisdiction which were helpful for the senior.
• Attended court proceeding and learned about their functioning and court-room ethics.
• Researched and prepared noted on the concept of probate and letters of administration and the importance of it in Succession matters.
• Attended Virtual hearing of DRT matters and assisted senior in various Banking and Non- Banking matters.
• Pune

• Company Overview: Mumbai
• Received first-hand experience of working under practicing advocate.
• Attended proceedings at District court and Consumer court and prepared brief notes of the ongoing proceedings.
• Prepared extensively researched legal opinions and legal documents related to Maharashtra RERA Law and Consumer Law which were helpful for the mentor.
• Mumbai

• Carried out research tasks, gathering key information on market trends, industry news, and financial products to support investment planning.
• Learned about the basic uses and data entry needs of financial tools and software.
• Assisted with sending and receiving letters and emails related to clients and internal financial updates.
• Helped create presentations and internal reports by compiling and formatting information, supporting the provision of up-to-date insights.
• Assisted in tracking client investments and advice activities.
• Collaborated effectively with senior team members, learning ethical financial planning and relationship building.

I volunteered for 50 hours at Ek Tara, Kolkata, providing valuable support to a fellow.

Contributed to addressing the education crisis and enhancing skill sets.

Actively participated in managing the day-to-day activities of the educational project.

Monitored and evaluated the teachings of underprivileged children at Project Vidya Vistar.

Conducted research on various socio-legal topics.

Managed donation drives across Delhi.

Significantly contributed to the organization's mission and made a positive societal impact.