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Vinayak Vast

Mumbai

Summary

Dynamic and accomplished professional with extensive expertise in legal advisory, liaisoning, and regulatory governance, currently serving at MEIL. Renowned for securing statutory clearances, fortifying operational resilience, and orchestrating high-level negotiations to ensure project continuity in mission-critical environments. Adept in crisis management, stakeholder diplomacy, and compliance leadership, with a proven track record of driving outcomes under pressure.

Distinguished by an illustrious career as Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch, Navi Mumbai), with 33 years of decorated service in law enforcement and criminal justice administration. Instrumental in landmark investigations, including the 1993 Mumbai Serial Bomb Blasts, the extradition of gangster Chota Rajan from Bali (2015), and the extradition of Kumar Pillai from Singapore, resulting in significant legal victories and public security achievements. Leveraging this unique blend of legal acumen, operational expertise, and strategic leadership to deliver exceptional legal services and governance solutions, with a relentless commitment to integrity, precision, and excellence.

Work History

DGM (Liasoning and Security)

MEIL
- Current
  • Currently commanding end-to-end Liaisoning and Security Governance for high-stake infrastructure portfolios across Maharashtra, ensuring seamless operational execution through high-level engagement with law enforcement agencies, governmental authorities, and regulatory bodies.
  • Proficient in orchestrating socio-political equilibrium, neutralizing disruptive elements through strategic stakeholder diplomacy and risk containment frameworks.
  • Possesses demonstrable expertise in navigating multifaceted legal, regulatory, and administrative matrices, securing statutory clearances, and fortifying operational resilience across project ecosystems.
  • Helms comprehensive security architecture, encompassing site audits, surveillance protocols, and vulnerability assessments, while curating elite security service partnerships through rigorous vetting mechanisms.
  • Drives logistical continuity, overseeing traffic NOCs, vehicle mobilization, and compliance management, ensuring frictionless project momentum.
  • Entrusted with confidential strategic mandates from the senior leadership, executed with discretion, precision, and exemplary stewardship.
  • Institutionalizes performance accountability models and recognition frameworks, cultivating a culture of discipline, vigilance, and operational excellence across the organizational landscape.

Advocate

- Current
  • Rendered comprehensive and bespoke legal advisories to individuals, corporate entities, and non-profit organizations, aligning legal strategy with client-specific objectives.
  • Executed exacting legal research and meticulous drafting of contracts, agreements, pleadings, and motions, ensuring absolute procedural and substantive precision.
  • Orchestrated high-stakes negotiations and plea bargains, relentlessly pursuing client-centric, advantageous resolutions.
  • Provided authoritative legal opinions and strategic risk assessments on multifaceted legal complexities, safeguarding client interests.
  • Maintained jurisprudential sharpness by consistently tracking legislative advancements, judicial pronouncements, and regulatory changes.
  • Pursued continuing legal mastery through active participation in professional development forums and CLE initiatives.
  • Integrated law enforcement acumen with legal proficiency to deliver a multi-dimensional advocacy model across criminal law, cyber law, intellectual property law, and trademark and copyright litigation.
  • Vigorously represented clients in contractual disputes, intellectual property conflicts, white-collar crimes, and tortious claims with unwavering strategic focus and legal dexterity.
  • Upholding the highest ethical standards, fostering enduring trust through principled, compassionate legal representation.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (Retired)

Mumbai
- Current
  • Delivered 33 years of unblemished law enforcement service, including 22 years in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai Crime Branch, spearheading major criminal investigations.
  • Commanded multidisciplinary units—Anti-Narcotics, Cyber Crime, Women’s Cell, Vehicle Theft, and Administrative Divisions—ensuring operational excellence.
  • Orchestrated inter-agency collaborations to lead complex, high-stakes criminal investigations and crime detection strategies.
  • Led crime rate suppression initiatives and managed sensitive litigations before Mumbai High Court, MCOCA, Session Courts, and Human Rights Commissions.
  • Drafted critical legal documents, including MCOCA proposals and affidavits, for judicial and statutory submissions.
  • Championed community policing, building public trust through grassroots engagement.
  • Spearheaded anti-extortion operations against major organized crime syndicates including Dawood, Chota Rajan, Anees Ibrahim, and others, executing zero-tolerance actions under MCOCA.
  • Led financial crime investigations in the Economic Offences Wing, overseeing scams, counterfeit operations, and corporate frauds, ensuring forensic precision and lawful resolutions.
  • Architected training and capacity-building programs, empowering officers with advanced policing competencies.
  • Demonstrated crisis leadership in high-pressure, emergency scenarios, safeguarding public safety with tactical agility.

Education

LLM -

MBA - Legal Administration

Mumbai University

Diploma - Marketing Management, Cyber Law, Materials Management, IPR

Bachelor of Science -

Skills

  • Legal expertise and analysis
  • Persuasive communication
  • Strategic negotiation
  • Dispute resolution
  • Executive leadership
  • Crisis management
  • Legal drafting
  • Digital research
  • Cyber law
  • Forensic investigation
  • Courtroom advocacy
  • Client representation
  • Ethical standards
  • Confidentiality practices
  • Regulatory compliance

Custom

LL.M., MBA (Legal Administration), Diplomas: DMM (Marketing), DMM (Materials), DCL (Cyber Law), DIPL (Intellectual Property Law), B.Sc.

Accomplishments

  • President’s Medal for Meritorious Service, 2017
  • Director General of Police Insignia, 2012
  • Government of Maharashtra Special Award, For pivotal role in the 1993 Mumbai Serial Bomb Blasts detection.
  • 300+ Commendations & Felicitations, Including multiple letters of appreciation from senior authorities recognizing professional excellence.
  • Vocational Excellence Award, Rotary Club of Navi Mumbai, For outstanding public service.
  • Specialized International Training & Insignia, 2008, Vicenza, Italy, In disaster, peace, and conflict management.
  • Marksmanship Honors, Including the Gold Cup for revolver shooting and Silver Cup for rifle proficiency, exemplifying operational excellence.

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Marathi

Timeline

DGM (Liasoning and Security)

MEIL
- Current

Advocate

- Current

Assistant Commissioner of Police (Retired)

- Current

LLM -

MBA - Legal Administration

Mumbai University

Diploma - Marketing Management, Cyber Law, Materials Management, IPR

Bachelor of Science -

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