Shailja Singh
Advocate
New Delhi
Summary
Possessing excellent communication and analytical skills, coupled with positive attitude. Well-versed in legal research and case analysis, ensuring thorough preparation and understanding of legal matters. Committed to making significant impact by advocating effectively for clients and upholding justice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Advocate
Mr. D.S Parmar, the Additional Advocate General for the State of Madhya Pradesh
New Delhi
11.2024 - Current
- Appearing and arguing on behalf of the State of Madhya Pradesh in various Special Leave Petitions, writ petitions, and transfer petitions before the Hon’ble Supreme Court.
- Drafting SLPs, civil and criminal appeals, writ petitions, and interlocutory applications.
- Preparing case briefs and assisting in litigation strategy, particularly in matters concerning OBC Reservation Policy and constitutional interpretation.
- Representing parties before forums including NCLT, NCLAT, PMLA Appellate Tribunal, NCDRC, and district consumer and civil courts.
- Currently representing tribal communities of the State of Manipur in proceedings before the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi; successfully obtained a stay order in ongoing commercial proceedings against the tribal petitioners.
Advocate
Mr. Anil Kaushik, Senior Advocate (Additional Advocate General, State of Haryana)
New Delhi
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: Supreme Court of India
- Assisted in litigation across multiple forums including the Supreme Court and High Courts.
- Drafted and reviewed Special Leave Petitions, writs, civil and criminal appeals, and connected pleadings.
- Assisted in matters involving the Bureau of Indian Standards, NOIDA Authority, and Union of India.
- Appeared before specialized tribunals such as NCLT, NCLAT, NCDRC, and the PMLA Tribunal.
- Supreme Court of India
Intern
Neeraj Associates
Lucknow
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Legal research on the Companies Act, RERA, and FDI norms; supported contract drafting.
Intern
DSK Legal
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: New Delhi
- Exposure to transactional advisory in corporate law, FDI compliance, and commercial litigation.
- New Delhi
Legal Associate
Chambers of Mr. Alok Saran, Additional Government Advocate
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench
- Conducted litigation on behalf of state entities including Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. and B.B.D. University.
- Drafted and filed writ petitions under Articles 226 and 227, civil revisions, second appeals, and contempt petitions.
- High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench
Law Trainee
Chambers of Mr. Alok Saran, Additional Government Advocate
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench
- Assisted in criminal litigation including bail applications under Sections 438 and 439 CrPC, habeas corpus petitions, juvenile justice matters, and appeals under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
- High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench
Intern
Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta
06.2018 - 06.2018
- Observed anti-corruption procedures; studied correctional systems through visits to Adarsh Jail and public emergency centers (Dial 112 and 1090).
Intern
U.P. State Women’s Commission
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Lucknow
- Conducted community outreach and research on menstrual hygiene; contributed to public health awareness campaigns in urban slums.
- Lucknow
Intern
U.P. Human Rights Commission
06.2017 - 06.2017
- Company Overview: Lucknow
- Drafted case briefs on human rights violations; completed research on refugee protections under Indian law.
- Lucknow
Education
LL.M. - Corporate and Financial Law & Policy
O.P. Jindal Global University
Sonipat, Haryana 01.2022 - 01.2023
LL.B. - (Three-Year Course)
University of Lucknow
01.2016 - 01.2019
B.A. - (Hons.) English Literature
University of Lucknow
01.2012 - 01.2015
Class XII - undefined
Study Hall Educational Foundation
01.2011 - 01.2012
Class X - undefined
Study Hall Educational Foundation
01.2010 - 01.2011
Skills
- Legal due diligence
- Vetting and clearance reports
- Drafting Share Purchase Agreements
- Negotiating Shareholders' Agreements
- Term sheets
- Procedural requirements of the Supreme Court Registry
- Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP)
- Legal research
- Opinion writing
- Translating complex judgments
- Managing multi-matter dockets
- High-pressure litigation timelines
Accomplishments
- Recipient of 28 medals in inter-school sports events including swimming, basketball, long jump, and volleyball.
- Trained in horse riding at O.P. Jindal Global University.
- Skilled in self-defence and boxing.
Publications And Academic Research
- Effectivization of Corporate Governance to Limit Government Intervention during Company Failures, Lex Humanitariae: Journal for a Change, 2582-5216
- LL.M. Dissertation: Impact of the New Data Protection Bill on M&A Transactions, Prof. Arunima Saraf, JGLS, Unpublished
- Global Minimum Corporate Tax: A Necessity in the Globalized Economy, Unpublished
- Economic Collapse in Sri Lanka: Lessons for Emerging Markets, Unpublished
- Comparative Constitutional Analysis of Abortion Rights, Unpublished
- IBC, 2016: Institutional Success and Practical Challenges, Unpublished
Extra-Curricular Achievements
Recipient of 28 medals in inter-school sports events including swimming, basketball, long jump, and volleyball. Trained in horse riding at O.P. Jindal Global University. Skilled in self-defence and boxing.
Enrollment No
6866/2020
Legal Skills
- Conducted legal due diligence for corporates including Sonu Infratech Ltd. and Havells India Ltd.
- Prepared vetting and clearance reports for Indian Oil Corporation and Reliance BP Mobility Ltd.
- Drafted, vetted, and negotiated Share Purchase Agreements, Shareholders' Agreements, and term sheets.
- Proficient with procedural requirements of the Supreme Court Registry and various tribunals.
- In-depth understanding of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the IBC.
- Skilled in legal research, opinion writing, and translating complex judgments into actionable legal insights.
- Ability to manage multi-matter dockets and high-pressure litigation timelines.
Timeline
Advocate
Mr. D.S Parmar, the Additional Advocate General for the State of Madhya Pradesh
11.2024 - Current
Advocate
Mr. Anil Kaushik, Senior Advocate (Additional Advocate General, State of Haryana)
09.2023 - 09.2024
Intern
Neeraj Associates
01.2023 - 01.2023
Intern
DSK Legal
12.2022 - 12.2022
LL.M. - Corporate and Financial Law & Policy
O.P. Jindal Global University
01.2022 - 01.2023
Legal Associate
Chambers of Mr. Alok Saran, Additional Government Advocate
01.2021 - 01.2022
Law Trainee
Chambers of Mr. Alok Saran, Additional Government Advocate
01.2020 - 01.2021
Intern
Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta
06.2018 - 06.2018
Intern
U.P. State Women’s Commission
01.2018 - 01.2018
Intern
U.P. Human Rights Commission
06.2017 - 06.2017
LL.B. - (Three-Year Course)
University of Lucknow
01.2016 - 01.2019
B.A. - (Hons.) English Literature
University of Lucknow
01.2012 - 01.2015
Class XII - undefined
Study Hall Educational Foundation
01.2011 - 01.2012
Class X - undefined
Study Hall Educational Foundation
01.2010 - 01.2011
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