Vidur Thanawala
Corporate Lawyer
Mumbai,Maharashtra
Summary
- Proven Legal Associate with expertise in corporate law and transactional due diligence, honed at Jain Law Partners LLP.
- Excelled in legal research and contract drafting, mitigating risks for clients through comprehensive compliance strategies. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal advisory services.
- Effective law professional with a proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Works independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Overview
1
1
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal Associate
Jain Law Partners LLP
2024.01 - Current
- Advising and drafting transaction documents, including Debenture Subscription Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, and Shareholders' Agreements.
- Advised and assisted in drafting the Litigation Chapter for the Rights Issues of a Listed Company.
- Reviewed contracts thoroughly to identify potential areas of risk or non-compliance before client execution.
- Conducted comprehensive due diligence investigations for corporate transactions, mitigating risks for clients.
- Developed compliance best practices for the company.
- Advised a High Net Worth Individual about setting up a private discretionary trust to protect their interest in all their property.
- Prepared claim forms on behalf of various operational creditors against corporate debtors.
Legal Associate
Anant Law, Solicitor & Attorneys
2023.07 - 2023.09
- Engaged in research work and summarizing of information and cases in Competition Law. Preparing notes on the Orders Passed by the Competition Commission of India, the COMPAT, and the NCLAT.
- Assisted in drafting legal opinions and replies to leading companies after the amendments brought to the Competition Act of 2002.
- Assisted seniors in effectively counseling clients in connection with ongoing disputes.
Trainee Associate
Anant Law, Solicitor & Attorneys
2022.12 - 2023.06
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational skills even under tight deadlines.
- Researched extensively on 'Can an Independent Director of a company be held liable for not complying with their duties as mentioned under the Companies Act?'
- Researched extensively on the proposition 'The Independent Director has been ordered by the Courts to comply with their duties under the Companies Act and SEBI (Listing and Disclosure Requirements), 2015.'
- Researched extensively on the proposition 'Whether a circular resolution passed by a company should go to the independent director'. Assisted in drafting arguments for the proposition 'In a scenario where the Director General has erred in his investigation under the Competition Act, 2002, what grounds can a party take for demanding re-investigation.'
- Researched and summarized case laws on the imposition of surcharge by private entities held to be anti-competitive and illegal in various jurisdictions.
- Researched and summarized case laws on 'Dual Distribution Agreements' across various jurisdictions, i.e., India, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. Researched and summarized case laws on 'Parties that were found to have a Dual Distribution Agreement in a vertical agreement scenario' across various jurisdictions, i.e., India, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.
Legal Intern
Rignaya Associates & LLP, Advocates & Attorneys
2022.07 - 2022.07
- Assisted in the drafting of non-bailable warrant requests before the Honourable Session's Court, legal opinions, show-cause notices, commercial agreements, and legal audits conducted for one of the leading banking institutions.
- Researched the 'Concept of Online Arbitration Dispute Resolution,' The Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940, Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and other Miscellaneous Topics.
Legal Intern
Economic Law Practice
2022.06 - 2022.06
- Prepared case summaries on various cases pertaining to competition law and contributed to Economic Law Practice's quarterly newsletter for competition law.
- Extensively researched the topics 'Overview of the alcobev industry in India, with a special reference to Delhi and Haryana,' and 'Overview of Mergers and Acquisitions under the Competition Act, 2022.'
- Assisted in conducting end-to-end compliance for a leading company and extensively researched 'Special Purpose Acquisition Company' and its relevance in the post-COVID world.
- Researched various environmental laws, labor laws, customs laws, the Foreign Exchange Management Act, the Companies Act, and cattle laws.
Legal Intern
Ivy Law Firm
2021.06 - 2021.06
- Researched work regarding cross-border transactions involving the Foreign Direct Investment Policy and laws about expats in India.
- Prepared the latest amendments and developments applicable to corporate and employment laws daily.
Legal Intern
Advocate Arjun Natarajan
2021.04 - 2021.04
- Extensively researched the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Customs Act, and Telecommunications Laws.
- Researched on topics “Grant of Anticipatory bail in economic offences” and laws governing surviving member certificates”.
Legal Intern
Advocate Jaideep Patkar
2019.06 - 2019.06
- Prepared briefs for case hearings and summarized various case judgments.
- Attended various case hearings at District Court, Thane.
Education
BBA-LLB (H) - Law
School of Law, Bennett University
Delhi 2018.06 - 2024.06
Skills
Accomplishments
- 2nd CCI-DNLU Justice G.P. Singh Memorial National Corporate Law Moot.
- Participated in the International Criminal Court Moot Competition
- Participated 5th National Moot Court Competition, AL-Ameen College of Law.
- 18th National Moot Court Competition, Amity Noida.
- Participated in ISBF Model United Nations.
Timeline
Legal Associate
Jain Law Partners LLP
2024.01 - Current
Legal Associate
Anant Law, Solicitor & Attorneys
2023.07 - 2023.09
Trainee Associate
Anant Law, Solicitor & Attorneys
2022.12 - 2023.06
Legal Intern
Rignaya Associates & LLP, Advocates & Attorneys
2022.07 - 2022.07
Legal Intern
Economic Law Practice
2022.06 - 2022.06
Legal Intern
Ivy Law Firm
2021.06 - 2021.06
Legal Intern
Advocate Arjun Natarajan
2021.04 - 2021.04
Legal Intern
Advocate Jaideep Patkar
2019.06 - 2019.06
BBA-LLB (H) - Law
School of Law, Bennett University
2018.06 - 2024.06
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