Shakul Dhancholia

Seeking the position of a legal professional in a well-reputed law firm/company to enhance my knowledge and gain more experience with the most recognized professionals in the field.

• Enrolled with Bar Council of Delhi in September, 2018 (D/5542/2018)
• Cleared All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XIII 2018-2019

Legal Intern, Airports Authority of India (AAI), 1 Sept - 14 Sept, 2017

• Researched on the difference between the winding up provisions under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 & Companies Act, 2013
• Read various case files pertaining to service matters and briefed about the same.
• Worked on Arbitration matters related to development of Airports in India (JV Agreements, etc.)
• Researched on various provisions under the Airports Authority of India Act, 1994

Legal Intern, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., 14 Aug - 1 Sept, 2017

• Extensively researched on Section 9 & 11 of Trade Marks Act, 1999 and its exceptions u/s 12 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 & prepared case notes on the same.
• Drafted Notice of Opposition & Researched on Trade Mark Application status, abandoned marks & Correspondence.
• Researched on Right Against Self-Incrimination under the provisions of Constitution of India & Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
• Extensively researched on Search & Seizure provisions under Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002; Central Vigilance Commission; Central Bureau of Investigation; Serious Fraud Investigation Office & Delhi Police Act, 1978. Prepared detailed notes on the same.
• Researched on Rules & Guidelines relating to Prevention of Oppression & Mismanagement under Companies Act, 2013
• Researched on Lease Agreements & Applicability of Information Technology Act, 2002 & Provisions on Verification of documents and Individuals
• Researched and cited relevant case laws on Section 9, 17, 2(e), 29A of the Arbitration & Conciliation (amendment) Act, 2015

IPR Intern, Vaish Associates Advocates, 3 July - 27 July, 2017

• Researched on various Trademark Infringement & Passing off cases under Section 27, 29 & on the exceptions under Section 30 of the Trade Marks Act, 2002
• Prepared Case Briefs & Notes on various Trade Mark cases
• Researched on concept of Punitive Damages under the Trade Marks Act, 2002 and cited relevant case laws
• Researched on Exceptions to public disclosure under the Designs Act, 2000
• Presented a research paper titled “Trademark Dilution & Contemporary Areas”
• Crosschecked Trademark & Patent Applications.

Legal Intern, Hon’ble Mr. Justice V. K. Shali, High Court of Delhi, 1 Mar –31 Mar, 2016

• Extensively researched and assisted Hon’ble Lordship on various matters of MACT and rent control cases.
• Assisted Hon’ble Lordship by researching on various topics assigned and prepared notes and case briefs.

• As a Member, Community Outreach Program, Legal Aid Society, Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi (2015–2017), I was selected twice by Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) for ‘Mass Legal Literacy Campaign’ to educate factory workers of Wazirpur Industrial Area about Labour laws and Grievance Redressal Mechanism and to educate prisoner- undertrials of Tihar Jail, Delhi about their legal rights
• Selected by the East Delhi Legal Services Authority (DLSA) to Constitute help desk outside Bank of Baroda during demonetization
• Selected for National Lok Adalat, South-West DLSA, Dwarka Court Complex wherein I assisted Hon’ble Lordship in initiating settlements by functioning as a mediator between the parties
• Presented a research paper titled “Trademark Dilution & Contemporary Areas” at Vaish Associates during internship.

• Good Research & Legal Writing Skills
• Key Knowledge of Various Laws
• Efficient Written & Verbal Communication Skills
• Team Oriented & Result Driven
• Fervent commitment for work ethics.
• Good working knowledge of MS-Office & Online Legal Database i.e., Manupatra, SSC Online etc.

• References and Recommendations are available on request.