VIRENDRASINH VIJAY TAPKIR
Advocate
Mumbai
Summary
Results-driven Litigation Lawyer with 2 years of experience advising clients in a variety of fields. Proficient in drafting legal documents, negotiating settlements and arguing in front of District and High Courts. Poised and dedicated professional with proven to thrive in complex and detail-oriented industry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Associate
VBN Chamber, Senior Counsel Vineet B. Naik, Bombay High Court and Supreme Court.
Mumbai and New Delhi
08.2021 - Current
- Advised on issues relating to civil, criminal and constitutional issues.
- Prepared Counsel Notes, Written Submissions and Case Compilations.
- Worked and assisted extensively under Senior on the jurisprudence and scheme surrounding the Arbitration and Conciliation Act in relation to FRL v Amazon and Madman Film Ventures v Reliance Entertainment.
- Worked and assisted extensively under Senior on jurisprudence and scheme surrounding the Citizenship Act of India, 1955 and Constitution Of India in relation to the issue of OCI students seeking parity with Indian Students for IIT-JEE and NEET exams and Counseling.
- Researched and formed compilations on case laws related of Constitution of India, Family Courts Act, Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, A&CA, IBC, PMLA, CPC, CrPC, IPC.
- Assisted in preparation and drafting of special leave petitions, counter-affidavits and interlocutory applications filed in the Supreme Court.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations for chamber and personal clients.
- Worked independently for personal clients and drafted Civil Writs, Civil Revision Applications, Second Appeals and Interim Applications.
Legal Associate
Tapkir and Associates, Senior Advocate Vijayrao Tapkir, Pune District Court.
Pune
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Advised on Civil and Criminal Matters.
- Drafted plaints, written statements, bail applications, legal notices, injunction applications and first appeals.
- Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
- Drafted professional court correspondence to facilitate legal proceedings.
- Answered inquiries from clients regarding judicial procedures, court appearances and trial dates.
- Engaged in complex Civil litigation under statutes relating to Property Law and Hindu Succession Act.
- Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for property case with counterclaims.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
Head Intern
Chambers of Senior Advocate S.V. Kanetkar, Pune District Court
Pune
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Advised on issues relating to civil and criminal matters.
- Worked and advised on the scheme of the Trade Marks Act in relation to the Gera v. Godrej “ChildCentric” trademark battle.
- Researched and formed compilations on case laws related of Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, The Trade Marks Act, The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, Hindu Marriage Act, The Civil Procedure Code and The Criminal Procedure Code.
- Assisted in the preparation and drafting of rejection of plaint applications, condonation of delay applications, plaints and written statements.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
Head Intern
Chambers of Senior Counsel Anil Anturkar, Bombay High Court
Mumbai
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Advised on issues relating to civil and constitutional matters.
- Prepared daily case briefs and legal opinions for listed matters.
- Researched and formed compilations on case laws related to Constitution of India, Transfer of Property Act, Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools (Conditions of Service) Regulation Act, Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, Hindu Succession Act.
- Prepared a report on the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013
- Assisted in drafting of several Writs, Second Appeals and Interim Applications.
- Guided and taught new interns office-work.
Co-Founder
Only-Trade Pvt. Ltd.
Ludhiana, Bangalore and Pune
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
- Compiled product, market and customer data to generate informed sales and profit projections.
- Identified key products, services and customers and used data to devise innovative sales and marketing plans enabling dramatic growth.
Social Media Coordinator
University of Nottingham Student’s Union
Nottingham
11.2013 - 11.2016
- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
Education
LLB -
08.2020
- Received the prestigious Savitri Jindal Merit Scholarship
- 6th Overall Batch Rank
BSc. (Hons.) - Economics
07.2016
Skills
- Real estate Matters
- Co-operative Matters
- Business litigation
- Devolution of Assets
- Arbitration and Conflict Resolution
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy
- Contract Negotiation, Drafting and Settlement
- Intellectual property law
- Corporate transactions
- Family law
Publications
- A Last Shot at Justice: A Protest Petition is a Double-Edged Sword”, The Quint, 10th June 2018, available at https://www.thequint.com/voices/blogs/blog-protest-petition-what-it-is-how-to-file-it-explainer
- “Speech on Campus to Court- Career in Litigation”, 2nd Jindal Initiative on Advocacy and Litigation (JiAL), O.P. Jindal University, Sonipat, 13th October 2018.
Accomplishments
- Class Topper: 8th, 10th and 12th
- 1st Rank throughout Pune City in the 3rd International Mathematics Olympiad
- Awarded Outstanding Speaker at Mercedes Benz International School Model United Nations -2011, Pune
- Awarded Best Delegate at Indian Model United Nations- 2012, Delhi
Timeline
Junior Associate - VBN Chamber, Senior Counsel Vineet B. Naik, Bombay High Court and Supreme Court.
08.2021 - Current
Legal Associate - Tapkir and Associates, Senior Advocate Vijayrao Tapkir, Pune District Court.
08.2020 - 07.2021
Head Intern - Chambers of Senior Advocate S.V. Kanetkar, Pune District Court
06.2019 - 01.2020
Head Intern - Chambers of Senior Counsel Anil Anturkar, Bombay High Court
12.2017 - 01.2019
Co-Founder - Only-Trade Pvt. Ltd.
08.2016 - 05.2017
Social Media Coordinator - University of Nottingham Student’s Union
11.2013 - 11.2016
Jindal Global Law School, O. P. Jindal University - LLB,
University of Nottingham - BSc. (Hons.), Economics
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