Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs
Graduate Insolvency Programme (GIP) from Insolvency Law
07.2022 - Current
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Sumer Karekar
Lawyer
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Summary
Lawyer, legal writer and budding Insolvency Professional with an execution-oriented mindset, and sound academic and practical experience in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, combined with a working knowledge of finance. Experienced in delivering presentations, managing teams, and public speaking. A fervent researcher with excellent computer competency. Eager to contribute to the restructuring and insolvency resolution of distressed companies.
Work History
J. Sagar AssociatesMumbai
Legal Intern
02.2022 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Assisted in research and drafting legal opinions pertaining to Section 14 of the IBC.
- Assisted in a physical due diligence regarding the issue of a bond issue by HDFC Bank (2021) - scrutinized Board & Audit Committee Minutes for any unfavorable events/transactions.
- Prepared case summaries and assisted in legal research on topics such as the duties of the RP, submission of claims and Section 29A disqualifications.
Decode Resolvency (Registered IPE)Mumbai
Legal and Compliance Intern
01.2022 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Assisted in conducting a preliminary report u/s 99 of the IBC.
- Drafted a Section 19(2) application for non-cooperation of the promoters of the corporate debtor.
- Prepared Minutes of the Stakeholders' Consultation Committee meetings.
- Assisted the Resolution Professional in the review of a resolution plan for Sabari Realtors and negotiation with the Resolution Applicant.
- Prepared a timeline on the Liquidation process and assisted in the initial stage development of a Platform for Distressed Assets.
Education
Indian Institute of Corporate AffairsGurgaon
Graduate Insolvency Programme (GIP) from Insolvency Law
07.2022 - Current
University Overview
- Member of the Research & Publication Committee
- Represented the GIP in a Roundtable Discussion on the Proposed Changes to the IBC organized by the Insolvency Law Academy and NLU Delhi
- Delivered a presentation on The Best Practices for Managing a Corporate Debtor as a Going Concern at Deloitte, Gurgaon
- Delivered a presentation on the Prepackaged Insolvency Resolution Process at E&Y, Gurgaon
Symbiosis Law SchoolHyderabad
BA.LLB from Law
07.2017 - 06.2022
University Overview
- Captain of the SLSH Chess Team: Represented the college in team and individual chess tournaments (2019-2020)
- Member of the Editorial Board - Centre for Finance, Accountability and Transparency
- Founder and Editor of the Weekly Finance Newsletter
- Singer and Lead Guitarist - SLSH College Band: Represented the college in band events in NUALS, Kochi, Hyderabad and SLS, Pune
- Head of Academics, Logistics Support for Syminaret 2020
Publications
- Imposition of an Interim Moratorium Prior to Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process - IndiaCorpLaw, 2023
- Analysing the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 - iPleaders Legal Blog, 2021
- The Functioning of the Committee of Creditors - iPleaders Legal Blog, 2020
- The Jurisprudence Behind the Enactment of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code 2016 - iPleaders Legal Blog, 2020
Skills
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Legal Research and Writing
Public Speaking and Presentation
Team Management
Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Drafting and Vetting of Agreements
Accomplishments
- Winner - Dr. R. U. Singh Memorial National Moot Court Competition - Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, 2020
- Ranked 8th - National Mediation Competition - ICFAI University of Law, 2019
Certification
Executive Course on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code - Lawsikho
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Timeline
Legal Intern
J. Sagar Associates
02.2022 - 03.2022
Legal and Compliance Intern
Decode Resolvency (Registered IPE)
01.2022 - 02.2022
Executive Course on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code - Lawsikho
08-2020
Symbiosis Law School
BA.LLB from Law
07.2017 - 06.2022