UMANG KAPOOR
Summary
Legal Manager with a background in supporting legal teams in fast-paced environments, especially in start-ups. Experience includes managing case preparation, drafting and negotiating documents, managing and negotiating share and asset acquisition deals, risk assessment of litigations, and handling day-to-day legal operations. Strong organizational skills, the ability to communicate complex information clearly, and adeptness at multitasking under tight deadlines. Made a significant impact by handling the acquisitions in-house in Europe and the USA, saving costs for the company.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Legal Manager
OYO
Gurgaon
07.2023 - Current
- Managed and mentored two legal associates, overseeing legal operations and ensuring timely delivery of legal support across USA region
- Drafted and negotiated supply-side and vendor contracts (USA & UK region) and Developed contracts for new company services (Revenue Management agreement for USA and UK region, Marketing agreement for USA region, and Hotel Management India region)
- Contributed to the acquisition of Checkmyguest (France, USD 97M) and Motel 6 & Studio 6 (USA, USD 525M), including due diligence and post-closing integration
- Managed the acquisition of H.H
- Udlejning A/S (Denmark, USD 1.5M), Dify Immobilier (France, USD 1.5M) and Serrendy A/S (France, USD 1.5M), including due diligence and drafting and negotiations of share purchase agreement
- Created Letters of Intent (LOIs) and term sheets for three other prospective acquisition deals
- Assisted in the negotiation and transaction process of a Rs
- 200 crore revolving facility arrangement with JP Morgan
- Led strategy and handled personal injury, class action, and commercial litigation matters (USA)
- Coordinated resolution of customer complaints
- Handled requests for discovery and production of documents in ongoing litigation cases
- Worked in an arbitration case before the Danish Institute of Arbitration regarding earn-out consideration in an acquisition
- Led the project for drafting and filing Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD) for G6 Hospitality, LLC in all US states for 2025
- Managed insurance claims by coordinating with insurers, addressing their inquiries, and negotiating terms to ensure the timely processing and clearance of claims
Senior Legal Manager
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company
Mumbai
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed around 200 cases and Supervised and strategized arguments and defence in litigations
- Worked on matters Employer-Employee Disputes filed before Labor Court
- Research and Risk analysis of the consumer and civil litigations filed against the company
- Drafting and reviewing of pleadings and arguments filed in various litigations
- Filed Trademark application on behalf of the Company and did trademark research
- Closed 31 court cases pending against the Company, 27 in favour of the Company
- Filed 4 Trademarks application on behalf of the Company
Associate
Chambers of Apoorv Tripathi
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Drafted a Statement of Defence and Evidence by way of Affidavit in an arbitration involving commercial dispute related to the recovery of dues
- Drafted and filed pre-institution mediation applications and Summary Suits in a commercial dispute relating to recovery of dues outstanding against the delivery of products
- Drafted and filed Written Submissions in a consumer dispute challenging the rejection of insurance claim under Fire Insurance Policy
- Drafted and filed Written Submissions in a consumer dispute relating to a defect in the product and medical negligence & deficiency in service
- Worked on an arbitration matter involving dispute related to transfer of trademark and goodwill
- Assisted in briefing Mr
- Parag Tripathi, Senior Advocate in writ petition filed under Article 226 and petition filed under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“A & C Act”)
- Appeared in National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Delhi High Court, Supreme Court and Delhi District Courts
Associate
Chambers of Ravi Kapoor
New Delhi
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Drafted petitions under Sec 9 of the A & C Act seeking interim measures for partnership firm’s property
- Drafted a notice invoking arbitration and petition under Section 11(5) for the appointment of a Sole Arbitrator, as well as a petition under Section 29A seeking an extension of the arbitration timeline
- Prepared pleadings in arbitration proceedings related to payment disputes
- Drafted various notices including those for delivery of possession of property under RERA laws, specific performance of contracts, recovery of dues, and cease, desist for copyright infringement and statutory notices under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- Represented clients in property-related suits, including partition and specific performance actions
- Assisted in preparing cross-examinations and arguments in matters involving property disputes and marriage disputes under the Hindu Marriage Act
- Drafted applications for appointment of Local Commissioner and Receiver and filed contempt applications under CPC
Education
BA LLB -
ILS Law College
Pune01.2019
Class XII - CBSE
Central Academy Senior Sec. School
Bhilwara01.2014
Class X - CBSE
Central Academy Senior Sec. School
Bhilwara01.2012
Skills
- Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Litigation management
- Due diligence
- Risk assessment
- Franchise regulatory work in the USA
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Document drafting
- Insurance claims negotiation
- Dispute resolution
Extracurricular Activities
IP Enforcement: Achilles Heel in the Indian Jurisprudence, S. P. Sathe National Conference, 2017, Jurisdictional Conflicts under IP laws in India, National Conference at MNLU Mumbai, Are IP Disputes Arbitrable in India? And to What Extent?, Khurana & Khurana Blog and Mondaq, The Gender Bias in Gender-Specific Laws of India, Lexsyndicate.com, Winner, The 8th Intra- College Trial Advocacy Competition, 2017-18, 3rd Rank, VITSOL International Moot Court Competition, Chennai, 03/2016, Participant, 2nd JINDAL Technology Law and Policy Moot Court Competition, 2017, Participant, 3rd GNLU Moot on Securities and Investment Law, 2017, Participant, Surana and Surana National Trial Advocacy Moot Court Competition, West Rounds, 2018, Head Boy, Central Academy Senior Sec. School, Bhilwara, 2013-14, Member, Organizing Committee, SP Sathe National Moot Court Competition, 2018, Member, Organizing Committee, IPR National Conference, 2017
Affiliations
Published Papers
“IP Enforcement: Achilles Heel in the Indian Jurisprudence,” presented at S P. Sathe National Conference 2017.
“Jurisdictional Conflicts under IP Laws in India,” presented at the National Conference at MNLU Mumbai
§ Are IP Disputes Arbitrable in India? And to What Extent? Published at Khurana & Khurana Blog and Mondaq.
§ “The Gender Bias in Gender-Specific Laws of India”, published on Lexsyndicate.com.
Competitions
§ Winner, The 8th Intra- College Trial Advocacy Competition 2017-18.
§ 3rd Rank, VITSOL International Moot Court Competition, Chennai (March 2016)
§ Participated in 2nd JINDAL Technology Law and Policy Moot Court Competition, 2017
§ Participated in 3rd GNLU Moot on Securities and Investment Law 2017.
§ Participated in Surana and Surana National Trial Advocacy Moot Court Competition, 2018, West Rounds.
Organizational Skills
§ Head Boy of the School, Central Academy Senior Sec. School, Bhilwara (2013-14)
§ Member of the Organizing Committee, SP Sathe National Moot Court Competition, ILS Law College, 2018.
§ Member of Organizing Committee, IPR National Conference, ILS Law College, 2017
Timeline
Assistant Legal Manager
OYO
07.2023 - Current
Senior Legal Manager
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company
03.2022 - 06.2023
Associate
Chambers of Apoorv Tripathi
04.2021 - 02.2022
Associate
Chambers of Ravi Kapoor
09.2019 - 03.2021
BA LLB -
ILS Law College
Class XII - CBSE
Central Academy Senior Sec. School
Class X - CBSE
Central Academy Senior Sec. School
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