Satyan Kapur
Director Legal
H 501 Elite Homz Sector 77 Noida,Uttar Pradesh
Summary
Strategic and solutions-driven legal professional with over 18 years of diverse experience in litigation management, law enforcement liaison, regulatory compliance, and corporate legal advisory across Fintech, insurance, and emerging technology sectors. Currently serving as Director – Legal at CIFDAQ Blockchain Ecosystem IND Ltd., advising on complex legal issues at the intersection of crypto, IP, data privacy, and financial regulation. Demonstrated expertise in managing multi-jurisdictional disputes, criminal and civil litigation, IP protection, LEA coordination, and regulatory interface with bodies.
Proven track record of crafting robust legal strategies to mitigate risk, safeguard business operations, and ensure compliance in high-growth and regulated environments. Adept at leading cross-functional legal initiatives, negotiating high-value contracts, and advising C-suite leadership on governance, platform liability, and emerging legal risks. Known for building strong internal legal frameworks, managing external counsel efficiently, and delivering practical legal solutions aligned with business priorities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Legal
CIFDAQ Blockcahin Ecosystem IND Ltd
08.2024 - Current
- Spearheading legal oversight for CIFDAQ’s operations, with a specialized focus on technology, blockchain, and Web3-related legal and compliance frameworks.
- Leading all aspects of litigation management including disputes arising from blockchain transactions, user complaints, vendor issues, and regulatory matters. Developed litigation strategy to mitigate risk exposure and ensure effective legal redress.
- Driving internal policies for data governance and privacy, ensuring strict compliance with applicable data protection laws, and working closely with tech and product teams.
- Drafted, negotiated, and vetted high-value commercial contracts, IP licensing agreements, SAAS agreements, and vendor/partner MoUs to safeguard the company's legal interests across jurisdictions.
- Provided proactive legal advice on platform liability, token listing frameworks, cybersecurity issues, and protection of user data.
- Liaised with domestic regulatory and law enforcement agencies for compliance, investigations, and law enforcement responses.
- Advised C-suite leadership on legal strategies for exchange operations, dispute resolution frameworks.
- Created standard legal response protocols for subpoenas, take-down notices, and data breach events.
Associate Director
Neblio Technologies Private Limited
Delhi
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed a broad spectrum of legal responsibilities, with a focus on litigation strategy, regulatory compliance, and proactive risk mitigation.
- Oversaw complex litigation matters involving contractual disputes, user fraud claims, regulatory scrutiny, and high-stakes commercial issues. Developed and implemented litigation playbooks in coordination with external counsel to ensure consistent legal outcomes.
- Represented the organization in high-value and sensitive pre-litigation matters, including notice replies, arbitration preparedness, and mediation proceedings, minimizing exposure and protecting brand integrity.
- Advised internal stakeholders on emerging risks relating to crypto asset regulation, advertising standards, exchange operations, user data usage, and regulatory disclosures.
- Provided end-to-end support in criminal and quasi-criminal matters, including FIR management, complaints involving platform misuse, impersonation, and cyber frauds.
- Interfaced regularly with Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) and ensured timely responses to summons, notices under Section 91 CrPC, and other investigative queries while preserving data privacy and user confidentiality.
- Collaborated closely with the Compliance and Risk teams to refine internal workflows to detect and respond to suspicious activities, handle user escalations, and address vulnerabilities in system processes.
- Maintained ongoing communication with external legal advisors, helping drive efficiency in litigation lifecycle management and advising on cost-effective dispute resolution strategies.
- Contributed to the strengthening of internal governance by formulating policy documents, SOPs for regulatory audits, and enforcement-ready protocols for both civil and criminal matters.
Deputy General Manager
One97 Communication Pvt Ltd
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Managing Litigations and actively interacting with external counsel's office for day to day activity and update
- Spreading legal awareness, creating system improvement, providing assistance to other cross functional team members in setting process to prevent litigation and to minimize legal and financial risk to company, creating and reviewing policies and guidelines, improving system for resolution of disputes and settlement of cases
- Proactively managing threatened litigations and suggesting way forward to minimize risk of litigation to cross functional teams
- Managing Law Enforcement Agencies in terms of providing information in response to summons, notices, and FIRs filed against companies, as well as scheduling appearances before various LEAs
- Managing litigation and liaising with external counsels in cost efficient manner; including review of case load to understand cost / benefit analysis and facilitating settlements of selected cases
Senior Manager
HDFC Ergo General Insurance
02.2014 - 08.2020
- Overseeing insurance Fraud Matters & Criminal Complaints, Closely co-ordinate on criminal complaints filed by the company with location advocates and ensure progression of the cases at police station and magistrate courts culminating in filing of FIR
- Provide analytical support on cybercrimes
- Coordinating with police units across the country on reply to notices received u/s 91 of the Criminal Procedure Code and ensure co-operation with police investigation
- Preparing documents as per requirements & maintaining confidential work reports/legal documents
- Generating monthly MIS reports as well as evaluating the same
- Creating and sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and motivates high performance amongst team members
Regional Head
Royal Sundaram Alliance General Insurance
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Legal & TP Claims for Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Chandigarh
- Preparation, filing & Finalizing of applications/petitions before MACT, Consumer Courts and WC tribunals and giving legal Opinions on various legal issues
- Preparation and finalization of various applications and replies to be filed with the Insurance Ombudsman
- Appearing and arguing the matters before the Insurance Ombudsman
- A periodical follow up of court cases with Advocates and coordinating with them from time to time to speed up the legal process and out-of- court settlements through Lok Adalats
Deputy Manager
Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd
09.2007 - 10.2013
- Legal Claims for Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Gujrat, Delhi and Chandigarh
- Preparation and filing of applications/petitions before MACT, Consumer Courts and WC tribunals and giving legal Opinions on various legal issues
- Finalization of various applications and petitions to be filed before MACT, Consumer Courts, WC Tribunals respectively and signing them
Associate
R.L. Bhagat
05.2006 - 08.2007
- Assessing the liability of the accused by studying the facts & circumstances
- Learned the basic procedures regarding the paper works
- Explored the cases with the help of briefs of ongoing cases
Intern
Mr, Amarjit Singh Chandhiok
01.2006 - 04.2006
- Research Work on various cases regarding Patents, Copyright & Trade Mark
Intern
R.L. Bhagat
- Researched on various Law journals
- Studied previous Classic Cases
- Referred to various law sites
- Explored the practicalities of Legal Issues with Research
Education
LLB -
Amity Law School
Delhi06.2007
Diploma - Cyber Laws
Amity Law School
DelhiSkills
- Litigation Management
- Court Appearance
- LEA Management
- Contract Management
Timeline
Director Legal
CIFDAQ Blockcahin Ecosystem IND Ltd
08.2024 - Current
Associate Director
Neblio Technologies Private Limited
03.2023 - 08.2024
Deputy General Manager
One97 Communication Pvt Ltd
08.2020 - 03.2023
Senior Manager
HDFC Ergo General Insurance
02.2014 - 08.2020
Regional Head
Royal Sundaram Alliance General Insurance
10.2013 - 02.2014
Deputy Manager
Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd
09.2007 - 10.2013
Associate
R.L. Bhagat
05.2006 - 08.2007
Intern
Mr, Amarjit Singh Chandhiok
01.2006 - 04.2006
Intern
R.L. Bhagat
LLB -
Amity Law School
Diploma - Cyber Laws
Amity Law School
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