Sakshi Maheshwari
Mumbai
Summary
A law student with experience across corporate advisory, Companies Act research, SEBI and FEMA compliance, SARFAESI processes, contract drafting, and due diligence support. Skilled in preparing commercial documents, regulatory research, and transactional analysis. Interested in General Corporate, M&A and Regulatory Advisory.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Intern
Phoenix Legal
Mumbai
09.2025 - 09.2025
- Researched tax implications of foreign residency and investment structures to support client compliance strategies.
- Analyzed related-party transactions under Companies Act, 2013, advising on statutory permissibility.
- Assisted in interpreting Section 129 of Companies Act for accurate financial statement preparation.
- Drafted and reviewed Privacy Policies to ensure compliance with AI-specific regulations and DPDP Act.
- Conducted comparative stamp duty research across Indian states for transaction structuring and cost optimization.
- Reviewed government notifications and regulatory frameworks on Artificial Intelligence, providing actionable recommendations.
- Proofread and reviewed employment contracts and privacy policies under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
- Examined data fiduciary obligations under DPDP Act, assisting in internal compliance guidance preparation.
Legal Intern
Saikrishna & Associates
Mumbai
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted legal research on copyright, trademark, and patent law to support advisory work.
- Prepared case briefs and research notes analyzing judicial precedents and statutory provisions.
- Assisted in drafting clear legal opinions and client advisory notes for practical use.
Legal Intern
Chambers of Hon’ble Justice Tejas Karia
Delhi
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Observed arbitration proceedings and researched key commercial dispute judgments.
Legal Intern
D.M. Harish & Co.
Mumbai
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Conducted research on provisions of Income Tax Act, FEMA, Companies Act, SEBI Regulations, and succession laws.
- Drafted wills, sale deeds, powers of attorney, loan agreements, board resolutions, and society transfer documents.
- Prepared legal correspondence, including letters to trust beneficiaries and responses to RTI requests.
Legal Intern
Authum Investment & Infrastructure Ltd.
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Drafted SARFAESI notices (Sections 13(2), 13(4), 14) and auction-related documents.
- Researched legal issues under SARFAESI, NI Act (S.138), Arbitration Act.
Legal Intern
Naik Naik & Co.
Mumbai
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Researched SEBI Act, Depositories Act, and Companies Act to support regulatory compliance.
- Compiled detailed notes regarding Qualified Institutional Placements and NBFC regulatory frameworks.
Additional Internships| Legal Intern
Mohit Khandelwal & Associates, Chir Amrit Legal LLP, Jagetia Consultancy
Jaipur
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Worked on tax (Income Tax Act, GST), corporate and property law matters, including legal research, notice drafting, case summaries, policy analysis, and court exposure. Assisted in property registration, stamp duty documentation, and compliance-related filings across multiple forums.
Education
B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) -
NMIMS School of Law
Mumbai06-2026
Skills
- SCC Online and Manupatra
- MS Office proficiency
- Legal research
- Case brief preparation
- Compliance analysis
Positions And Certifications
- Board of Director, Rotaract Club of Western Suburbs, Mumbai
- Company Secretary (Executive), 165/200
- Contract Drafting Bootcamp, Legal Lock x Dot Legal, 2023
Publications And Research
- Environmental Impacts of Aviation, GNLU
- AI & Human Trafficking, HPNLU
- 3rd National Moot Court Competition, Christ University (NCR), 2023
Timeline
Legal Intern
Phoenix Legal
09.2025 - 09.2025
Legal Intern
Saikrishna & Associates
08.2025 - 08.2025
Legal Intern
Chambers of Hon’ble Justice Tejas Karia
05.2025 - 06.2025
Legal Intern
D.M. Harish & Co.
03.2025 - 04.2025
Legal Intern
Authum Investment & Infrastructure Ltd.
07.2024 - 09.2024
Legal Intern
Naik Naik & Co.
04.2024 - 04.2024
Additional Internships| Legal Intern
Mohit Khandelwal & Associates, Chir Amrit Legal LLP, Jagetia Consultancy
01.2021 - 12.2023
B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) -
NMIMS School of Law