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Gagandeep Sood
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Bangalore
080 25595911
Location : Bangalore
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Gagandeep brings in over 5 years of experience as Advocate, specialized mainly in Tax Advisory and Planning under Income Tax, Custom and Goods and Service Tax law in India. He has advised and assisted both International and domestic clients on meeting compliances under various tax laws in India. He has advised Clients on transfers of Capital Assets, assignment of commercial rights and Tax Planning in the area of Direct Taxes and Goods and Service Tax Law of India. With an understanding of modes of transfers of Assets, I.e. Gifts, Family Settlements, Contribution of assets to Trust, he has diligently been advising HNIs on tax impact and implications on critical elements involved in Estate Planning. He has advised clients from a wide range of industry sectors, which included MNC’s, Large Indian companies, LLP’s, Trust’s and a wider range of start-up’s.
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Gagandeep brings in over 5 years of experience as Advocate, specialized mainly in Tax Advisory and Planning under Income Tax, Custom and Goods and Service Tax law in India. He has advised and assisted both International and domestic clients on meeting compliances under various tax laws in India. He has advised Clients on transfers of Capital Assets, assignment of commercial rights and Tax Planning in the area of Direct Taxes and Goods and Service Tax Law of India. With an understanding of modes of transfers of Assets, I.e. Gifts, Family Settlements, Contribution of assets to Trust, he has diligently been advising HNIs on tax impact and implications on critical elements involved in Estate Planning. He has advised clients from a wide range of industry sectors, which included MNC’s, Large Indian companies, LLP’s, Trust’s and a wider range of start-up’s.
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Ishan Mukherjee
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Hyderabad
040 23548977
Location : Hyderabad
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Ishan brings in over 5 years of experience in the infrastructure domain focusing on transactions around the project life cycle of major leasing & construction, operations & maintenance and conducting due diligence. He has advised and assisted clients on compliances under various corporate governance, project development & planning, asset management, intellectual property, settlements and transactions. He has advised clients from a wide range of industry sectors, which included MNC’s, Large Indian companies, LLP’s and a wider range of start-up’s. He is also experienced in drafting and negotiating various transactional documents including joint development agreement, sale deed, lease deed, major construction agreements and multiparty service agreements.
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Ishan brings in over 5 years of experience in the infrastructure domain focusing on transactions around the project life cycle of major leasing & construction, operations & maintenance and conducting due diligence. He has advised and assisted clients on compliances under various corporate governance, project development & planning, asset management, intellectual property, settlements and transactions. He has advised clients from a wide range of industry sectors, which included MNC’s, Large Indian companies, LLP’s and a wider range of start-up’s. He is also experienced in drafting and negotiating various transactional documents including joint development agreement, sale deed, lease deed, major construction agreements and multiparty service agreements.
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Jayaprakash has more than 15 years of experience as a lawyer. His core areas of practice are Real Estate and Litigation. His expertise includes: Real estate related due diligence on behalf of developers, construction companies and other Indian and multinational clients Opining on property encumbrances Reporting on marketability of title Drafting documentation relating to real estate joint ventures Advice on development of townships, commercial and industrial establishments Drafting construction contracts and agreements of sale, lease, build-to-suit, leave and license, mortgage and hypothecation of property Liaising with various authorities such as Chennai Metropolitan Development authority, Town Planning authority, Sub-Registrar, District Registrar and District Collector Advising on setting up SEZ units and various PPP/infrastructure projects.
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Jayaprakash has more than 15 years of experience as a lawyer. His core areas of practice are Real Estate and Litigation. His expertise includes: Real estate related due diligence on behalf of developers, construction companies and other Indian and multinational clients Opining on property encumbrances Reporting on marketability of title Drafting documentation relating to real estate joint ventures Advice on development of townships, commercial and industrial establishments Drafting construction contracts and agreements of sale, lease, build-to-suit, leave and license, mortgage and hypothecation of property Liaising with various authorities such as Chennai Metropolitan Development authority, Town Planning authority, Sub-Registrar, District Registrar and District Collector Advising on setting up SEZ units and various PPP/infrastructure projects.
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Jeevanandham Rajagopal
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Chennai
+919841166670,+12672437832
Location : Chennai
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Jeeva co-heads the Corporate and Commercial practice of the firm in South India and heads the Chennai office. A second-generation lawyer, he has over 15 years of experience in advising clients on Indian laws and laws relating to domestic and international transactions. He works on inbound investments and M&A transactions across industries, and specialises in promoter / founder / investee representation. He has particular expertise in the renewable energy (“clean tech”) sector including solar, wind, biomass, solid waste-to-energy and hybrid projects. Jeeva’s core work is around: Corporate Laws with a specific focus on foreign investment in India, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity funding of projects and companies; Renewable Energy projects; Advising start-ups and entrepreneurs; Structuring and advising on overseas direct investment by Indian entities; and Intellectual Property laws with a specific focus on transaction IP, IP strategies and facilitation and management of technology transfers. He also has substantial experience in advising on debt and equity funding strategies, private equity and fund investments. He mentors several entrepreneurs and start-ups and has hand-held many of them through multiple rounds of funding and exits. A Fulbright Fellow, Jeeva is also one of the first non-American lawyers to be recognized by the American Bar Association (ABA) as Ambassador for its Business Law Section. He has been co-chair of ABA's International Sub Committee of Young Lawyers since 2013. He is also a committee member at the British Business Group and member of a renewable energy committee of the Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Jeeva co-heads the Corporate and Commercial practice of the firm in South India and heads the Chennai office. A second-generation lawyer, he has over 15 years of experience in advising clients on Indian laws and laws relating to domestic and international transactions. He works on inbound investments and M&A transactions across industries, and specialises in promoter / founder / investee representation. He has particular expertise in the renewable energy (“clean tech”) sector including solar, wind, biomass, solid waste-to-energy and hybrid projects. Jeeva’s core work is around: Corporate Laws with a specific focus on foreign investment in India, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity funding of projects and companies; Renewable Energy projects; Advising start-ups and entrepreneurs; Structuring and advising on overseas direct investment by Indian entities; and Intellectual Property laws with a specific focus on transaction IP, IP strategies and facilitation and management of technology transfers. He also has substantial experience in advising on debt and equity funding strategies, private equity and fund investments. He mentors several entrepreneurs and start-ups and has hand-held many of them through multiple rounds of funding and exits. A Fulbright Fellow, Jeeva is also one of the first non-American lawyers to be recognized by the American Bar Association (ABA) as Ambassador for its Business Law Section. He has been co-chair of ABA's International Sub Committee of Young Lawyers since 2013. He is also a committee member at the British Business Group and member of a renewable energy committee of the Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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A litigation lawyer with almost 25 years of experience, John has extensive experience in the Writ, Civil, Company and Testamentary jurisdictions of the Madras High Court. He has instructed several Senior Counsels practising in the High Court of Madras. He has also appeared for clients in the Karnataka High Court. His areas of work include matters pertaining to Writ petitions, Labour and Industrial issues, Service matters, Arbitration, Company Law, Testamentary matters, Contracts (both employment and commercial) and Civil litigation. He has handled client briefs in various Courts in Chennai, such as the City Civil Court, Labour Courts, Mofussil courts, Tribunals and quasi-judicial Authorities appointed under various labour laws. John has advised and assisted a wide range of corporate clients including multinational companies, banks, Public Sector Undertakings, Indian companies and educational institutions.
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A litigation lawyer with almost 25 years of experience, John has extensive experience in the Writ, Civil, Company and Testamentary jurisdictions of the Madras High Court. He has instructed several Senior Counsels practising in the High Court of Madras. He has also appeared for clients in the Karnataka High Court. His areas of work include matters pertaining to Writ petitions, Labour and Industrial issues, Service matters, Arbitration, Company Law, Testamentary matters, Contracts (both employment and commercial) and Civil litigation. He has handled client briefs in various Courts in Chennai, such as the City Civil Court, Labour Courts, Mofussil courts, Tribunals and quasi-judicial Authorities appointed under various labour laws. John has advised and assisted a wide range of corporate clients including multinational companies, banks, Public Sector Undertakings, Indian companies and educational institutions.
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Ms. Jyoti Virmani has been extensively involved in various areas of corporate laws, more specifically, mergers, acquisitions and joint venture transactions. She has been also advising in infrastructure (power, oil & gas) sector and been involved in general corporate advisory on various Indian laws. Her specialization is in transactional advise and assistance including in structuring domestic and cross border transactions, assisting foreign companies in setting up presence in India, foreign direct investments, overseas investment by Indian companies, foreign exchange laws, technology transfer agreements, joint venture agreements, share purchase and shareholders agreements, asset purchase agreements, power purchase agreements, joint operating agreements, production sharing agreements and various other legal documents/ agreements. She has extensively advised on various Indian laws, rules and regulations and has assisted corporates in various transactions and compliances.
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Ms. Jyoti Virmani has been extensively involved in various areas of corporate laws, more specifically, mergers, acquisitions and joint venture transactions. She has been also advising in infrastructure (power, oil & gas) sector and been involved in general corporate advisory on various Indian laws. Her specialization is in transactional advise and assistance including in structuring domestic and cross border transactions, assisting foreign companies in setting up presence in India, foreign direct investments, overseas investment by Indian companies, foreign exchange laws, technology transfer agreements, joint venture agreements, share purchase and shareholders agreements, asset purchase agreements, power purchase agreements, joint operating agreements, production sharing agreements and various other legal documents/ agreements. She has extensively advised on various Indian laws, rules and regulations and has assisted corporates in various transactions and compliances.
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Kaamya Ramanan
Senior Associate
Bangalore
080 25595911
Location : Bangalore
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Kaamya has over 4 years of experience in the field of Corporate, HR and Employment laws. She has assisted various clients in HR and commercial documentation such as service agreements, employment contracts, employment handbooks, consultancy agreements, non-disclosure agreements, IP assignment agreements, other employment and termination related documentation, wills, trust deed, inquiry reports, etc., and providing legal advice / opinions on various employment and other commercial matters, including compliances, due diligence, termination, disciplinary proceedings, compensation, data protection, FSSAI, FEMA, FDI, insurance and related laws. She is actively involved with the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (POSH) practice including drafting / reviewing of requisite documentation, such as policies, guidelines, notices and resolutions and providing advice on all matters relating to complaints of sexual harassment, preparation of training and awareness modules as well as serving as the external member on the Internal Complaints Committees of companies.
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Kaamya has over 4 years of experience in the field of Corporate, HR and Employment laws. She has assisted various clients in HR and commercial documentation such as service agreements, employment contracts, employment handbooks, consultancy agreements, non-disclosure agreements, IP assignment agreements, other employment and termination related documentation, wills, trust deed, inquiry reports, etc., and providing legal advice / opinions on various employment and other commercial matters, including compliances, due diligence, termination, disciplinary proceedings, compensation, data protection, FSSAI, FEMA, FDI, insurance and related laws. She is actively involved with the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (POSH) practice including drafting / reviewing of requisite documentation, such as policies, guidelines, notices and resolutions and providing advice on all matters relating to complaints of sexual harassment, preparation of training and awareness modules as well as serving as the external member on the Internal Complaints Committees of companies.
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Kaustuv Nath Chunder
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Chennai, Kolkata
+919836791212
Location : Chennai, Kolkata
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A fourth generation lawyer with more than 32 years’ standing, Kaustuv primarily manages Litigation and Arbitration out of Chennai in addition to commercial transaction documentations and various legal opinions. He has acted in and conducted a large number of litigations related to Civil, Commercial and Banking cases, Labour and HR cases, Company matters, cases involving shipping issues, and Writ matters in the Calcutta and Madras High Courts and in the Supreme Court of India. He has given opinions and advised clients on issues related to litigations and commercial transactions. He works with companies, banks, financial institutions as well as individuals.
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A fourth generation lawyer with more than 32 years’ standing, Kaustuv primarily manages Litigation and Arbitration out of Chennai in addition to commercial transaction documentations and various legal opinions. He has acted in and conducted a large number of litigations related to Civil, Commercial and Banking cases, Labour and HR cases, Company matters, cases involving shipping issues, and Writ matters in the Calcutta and Madras High Courts and in the Supreme Court of India. He has given opinions and advised clients on issues related to litigations and commercial transactions. He works with companies, banks, financial institutions as well as individuals.
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Champa has over 17 years of experience in advising clients on real estate matters including selection of preferred location (from among options), due diligence and title verification, procedural support, documentation and stamp duty obligations. She has advised clients for finalizing most preferred location, vetting of documents and verification of title. Providing Pre/Post Purchase/Sale procedural advice and assistance including documentation, Drafting Lease Deeds (for commercial and residential properties) and facilitating registration at the concerned Sub-Registrar’s office and on developing Facility/Built-to-Suit Campus. She advises on various applicable central, state and regional legislations and rules pertaining to Real Estate (e.g. Zonal Regulations, Building Bye-Laws, Comprehensive Development Plans, Coastal Regulatory Zonal Regulations, Rules pertaining to Environmental Impact Assessment and Fire Safety Norms etc.) She also advises NBFCs in granting funds to the Real Estate Companies against the completed Projects, ongoing Projects and New Projects.
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Champa has over 17 years of experience in advising clients on real estate matters including selection of preferred location (from among options), due diligence and title verification, procedural support, documentation and stamp duty obligations. She has advised clients for finalizing most preferred location, vetting of documents and verification of title. Providing Pre/Post Purchase/Sale procedural advice and assistance including documentation, Drafting Lease Deeds (for commercial and residential properties) and facilitating registration at the concerned Sub-Registrar’s office and on developing Facility/Built-to-Suit Campus. She advises on various applicable central, state and regional legislations and rules pertaining to Real Estate (e.g. Zonal Regulations, Building Bye-Laws, Comprehensive Development Plans, Coastal Regulatory Zonal Regulations, Rules pertaining to Environmental Impact Assessment and Fire Safety Norms etc.) She also advises NBFCs in granting funds to the Real Estate Companies against the completed Projects, ongoing Projects and New Projects.
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Nripendra Lal Mitra
Senior Partner
Bangalore
+919880593282
Location : Bangalore
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Prof. N. L. Mitra is a Senior Partner at Fox Mandal, Bangalore. His areas of practices are : Corporate commercial, Antitrust (Competition) Law, Banking & Finance, Intellectual Property. Dr. Mitra is the Chairman of Advisory Committee on Market Studies/ Research Projects, Competition Commission of India. He heads several chairs in various universities and is Chancellor of KIIT University, was Founder Vice Chancellor of the prestigious law institute in India- National Law University, Jodhpur. He is acknowledged as an expert in Conveyancing, Market Operations and Investment Law and Practice. Dr. Mitra is associated with many leading institutions including the RBI, SEBI, GIC etc in various capacities. He is also a member of the Legal Education Committee of the Bar Council of India. He also been associated with several research projects on financial sectors and infrastructural legal reforms with the Harvard University, Asia Development Bank, UNDP and the World Bank. He is actively involved in the drafting of several legislations pertaining to the infrastructural sector, markets, including reforms in banking regulations, bankruptcy laws, financial frauds, investor protection and fiscal responsibility. To his credit he has published over eleven books and more than 200 research papers in national and international journals and law reports.
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Prof. N. L. Mitra is a Senior Partner at Fox Mandal, Bangalore. His areas of practices are : Corporate commercial, Antitrust (Competition) Law, Banking & Finance, Intellectual Property. Dr. Mitra is the Chairman of Advisory Committee on Market Studies/ Research Projects, Competition Commission of India. He heads several chairs in various universities and is Chancellor of KIIT University, was Founder Vice Chancellor of the prestigious law institute in India- National Law University, Jodhpur. He is acknowledged as an expert in Conveyancing, Market Operations and Investment Law and Practice. Dr. Mitra is associated with many leading institutions including the RBI, SEBI, GIC etc in various capacities. He is also a member of the Legal Education Committee of the Bar Council of India. He also been associated with several research projects on financial sectors and infrastructural legal reforms with the Harvard University, Asia Development Bank, UNDP and the World Bank. He is actively involved in the drafting of several legislations pertaining to the infrastructural sector, markets, including reforms in banking regulations, bankruptcy laws, financial frauds, investor protection and fiscal responsibility. To his credit he has published over eleven books and more than 200 research papers in national and international journals and law reports.
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Nygil brings in over 7 years of experience as a Lawyer and Company Secretary, specialized mainly in corporate compliance. He advises clients on compliance and governance matters and providing liaison and procedural support in interactions with government and quasi-judicial authorities such as RoC, RD, RBI, CLB, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Stock Exchanges, SEBI, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Income Tax department, The Sub-Registrars etc. Given his unique expertise. Nygil is also frequently called upon to assist clients with their M&A programs (to identify areas of non-compliance during due diligence and in achieving post-closing compliance) and appearing before NCLT to get the orders of Tribunal with dispense of Members/Creditors meeting & to get the final order which sanctioned the scheme of Compromise or arrangement. He has assisted the client for inbound investments for establishment of Companies, LLCs, Firms, LLPs, Foreign Company branch /liaison offices, Section 8 Company, Trust, Societies etc. He has also assists the client’s for registration or obtaining prior permission from the MHA under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). He has also represented clients before the CLB/NCLT in various proceedings initiated by/against them. In the past decade or so, he has advised and assisted numerous technology and software companies, including start-ups.
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Nygil brings in over 7 years of experience as a Lawyer and Company Secretary, specialized mainly in corporate compliance. He advises clients on compliance and governance matters and providing liaison and procedural support in interactions with government and quasi-judicial authorities such as RoC, RD, RBI, CLB, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Stock Exchanges, SEBI, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Income Tax department, The Sub-Registrars etc. Given his unique expertise. Nygil is also frequently called upon to assist clients with their M&A programs (to identify areas of non-compliance during due diligence and in achieving post-closing compliance) and appearing before NCLT to get the orders of Tribunal with dispense of Members/Creditors meeting & to get the final order which sanctioned the scheme of Compromise or arrangement. He has assisted the client for inbound investments for establishment of Companies, LLCs, Firms, LLPs, Foreign Company branch /liaison offices, Section 8 Company, Trust, Societies etc. He has also assists the client’s for registration or obtaining prior permission from the MHA under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). He has also represented clients before the CLB/NCLT in various proceedings initiated by/against them. In the past decade or so, he has advised and assisted numerous technology and software companies, including start-ups.
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Partha Goswami
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Hyderabad
040 2354 0218
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Partha is an Associate in Fox Mandal’s Corporate Commercial practice, based in Hyderabad. Over the past six years, he has gained significant experience in conducting due diligence reviews as well as assessing risk based on financial indebtedness and non-compliance with contracts and commitments. He also has assisted in drafting and reviewing documentation related to complex transactions and commercial contracts. He also has experience in advising clients on corporate compliance as well as real estate, labour and environmental laws.
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Partha is an Associate in Fox Mandal’s Corporate Commercial practice, based in Hyderabad. Over the past six years, he has gained significant experience in conducting due diligence reviews as well as assessing risk based on financial indebtedness and non-compliance with contracts and commitments. He also has assisted in drafting and reviewing documentation related to complex transactions and commercial contracts. He also has experience in advising clients on corporate compliance as well as real estate, labour and environmental laws.
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Prashantha Kumar S.T.
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Bangalore
+919880162142
Location : Bangalore
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Prashantha Kumar heads the firm’s Real Estate practice in Bangalore. In his 14+ years of experience as a lawyer, he has chosen to specialize in Real Estate and Litigation. His expertise in Real Estate includes: • Structuring of acquisition of rights, title and interests in immovable property including commercial, residential, plantation/agricultural land (from title verification to drafting, reviewing and finalizing various agreements and deeds, and negotiating terms and conditions); • Advising on various national, state and local level Real Estate usage laws and rules such as Zonal Regulations, Building Bye-Laws, Comprehensive Development Plans and Coastal Regulation Zonal rules. • Advising on Stamp Duty, Registration Fee and other applicable rules and legislations. • Setting up of SEZ and EOUs and statutory compliance pertaining to Star Classification for Hotel and Hospitality establishments. • Civil/Criminal matters arising in connection with Partition, Property, Acquisition, Succession, Debt Recovery, Dispossession etc. Prashantha also has experience in advising clients on Employment and Labour Law, and has drafted Employee Handbooks and Industrial Standing Orders for various IT and ITES companies. He is a guest faculty at various Law and Business Schools in Bangalore, where he teaches Constitutional Law.
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Prashantha Kumar heads the firm’s Real Estate practice in Bangalore. In his 14+ years of experience as a lawyer, he has chosen to specialize in Real Estate and Litigation. His expertise in Real Estate includes: • Structuring of acquisition of rights, title and interests in immovable property including commercial, residential, plantation/agricultural land (from title verification to drafting, reviewing and finalizing various agreements and deeds, and negotiating terms and conditions); • Advising on various national, state and local level Real Estate usage laws and rules such as Zonal Regulations, Building Bye-Laws, Comprehensive Development Plans and Coastal Regulation Zonal rules. • Advising on Stamp Duty, Registration Fee and other applicable rules and legislations. • Setting up of SEZ and EOUs and statutory compliance pertaining to Star Classification for Hotel and Hospitality establishments. • Civil/Criminal matters arising in connection with Partition, Property, Acquisition, Succession, Debt Recovery, Dispossession etc. Prashantha also has experience in advising clients on Employment and Labour Law, and has drafted Employee Handbooks and Industrial Standing Orders for various IT and ITES companies. He is a guest faculty at various Law and Business Schools in Bangalore, where he teaches Constitutional Law.
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Praveenkumar Chandur
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Bangalore
080 25595911
Location : Bangalore
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With more than 9 years of experience in Real Estate and Infrastructure, Praveen has handled clients in title due diligence and documentation related to commercial and industrial establishments as well as residential properties. He has advised and assisted matters related to technology parks, townships and infrastructure projects, as also sale and purchase, lease and leave and license of property for developers, construction companies and multinational clients for their commercial and residential projects. His experience includes drafting and reviewing various deeds and agreements relating to Real Estate (e.g. Sale Deed, Lease Deed, Mortgage Deed, Promoters’ Agreement, Construction Agreement, Debenture Agreement etc.) EXPERTISE: • Real estate related title due diligence • Preparing and vetting documentation relating to townships, technology parks, commercial and residential projects and various infrastructure projects • Drafting Deeds and Agreements related to Real Estate matters. • Liaison with authorities like BIAAPA, KIADB, BDA, BMRDA, BBMP, Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Office of the Tahsildar, Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Offices of various Sub-registrars, District Registrar etc.
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With more than 9 years of experience in Real Estate and Infrastructure, Praveen has handled clients in title due diligence and documentation related to commercial and industrial establishments as well as residential properties. He has advised and assisted matters related to technology parks, townships and infrastructure projects, as also sale and purchase, lease and leave and license of property for developers, construction companies and multinational clients for their commercial and residential projects. His experience includes drafting and reviewing various deeds and agreements relating to Real Estate (e.g. Sale Deed, Lease Deed, Mortgage Deed, Promoters’ Agreement, Construction Agreement, Debenture Agreement etc.) EXPERTISE: • Real estate related title due diligence • Preparing and vetting documentation relating to townships, technology parks, commercial and residential projects and various infrastructure projects • Drafting Deeds and Agreements related to Real Estate matters. • Liaison with authorities like BIAAPA, KIADB, BDA, BMRDA, BBMP, Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Office of the Tahsildar, Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Offices of various Sub-registrars, District Registrar etc.
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Purnima Kamble
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Hyderabad
+919866190977,+919848027520
Location : Hyderabad
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Purnima heads the firm’s Hyderabad practice. She has almost 20 years of experience in the areas of Corporate and Commercial law and Real Estate. She has advised on matters relating to foreign investment strategies, including structuring and funding options and regulatory and tax compliance in the context of joint ventures as well as mergers and acquisitions. She also advises on capital restructuring and on the real estate aspects of corporate transactions such as M&A and infrastructure projects. She also advises clients on emerging areas such as Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs). Purnima is a sought-after advisor on matters relating to commercial real estate including planning, acquisition, development, financing, leasing and disposal. In the last couple of years, Purnima has conducted POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) awareness and training programs for employees and the designated ICC members in various organizations. She is a frequent speaker at sessions on POSH organized by CII’s IWN and other industry bodies.
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Purnima heads the firm’s Hyderabad practice. She has almost 20 years of experience in the areas of Corporate and Commercial law and Real Estate. She has advised on matters relating to foreign investment strategies, including structuring and funding options and regulatory and tax compliance in the context of joint ventures as well as mergers and acquisitions. She also advises on capital restructuring and on the real estate aspects of corporate transactions such as M&A and infrastructure projects. She also advises clients on emerging areas such as Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs). Purnima is a sought-after advisor on matters relating to commercial real estate including planning, acquisition, development, financing, leasing and disposal. In the last couple of years, Purnima has conducted POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) awareness and training programs for employees and the designated ICC members in various organizations. She is a frequent speaker at sessions on POSH organized by CII’s IWN and other industry bodies.
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Rajesh heads the firm’s Technology practice. His core areas of practice are IP and Technology Laws (including Data privacy and E-Commerce). Over two decades of professional practice, Rajesh has advised clients on Intellectual Property law, Franchising, Trademark Portfolio Management, IP infringement actions, Outsourcing, Data Privacy Laws, Technology contracts, Technology and IP transaction advisory and Litigation. He is one of the first Indian lawyers to be granted “Foreign Lawyer” registration in the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC), a part of the Singapore High Court. He previously founded and managed White Forest Law Offices (which was absorbed by Fox Mandal & Associates in 2014). Prior to that, Rajesh was one of the Founding Partners at a boutique intellectual property practice firm based out of New Delhi. He has worked as a consultant on Indian laws for leading law firms across the world and as counsel for many companies. He has advised on PE and M&A transactions related to technology companies. He is interested in how Social Media, Mobility and the Internet are impacting business and society and writes extensively on the need for laws to ensure governance in an increasing digital world. He writes a monthly column on the intersection of law and technology for The Practical Lawyer. His articles have previously been published by The Economic Times, Business Standard, Karnataka Law Times etc.
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Rajesh heads the firm’s Technology practice. His core areas of practice are IP and Technology Laws (including Data privacy and E-Commerce). Over two decades of professional practice, Rajesh has advised clients on Intellectual Property law, Franchising, Trademark Portfolio Management, IP infringement actions, Outsourcing, Data Privacy Laws, Technology contracts, Technology and IP transaction advisory and Litigation. He is one of the first Indian lawyers to be granted “Foreign Lawyer” registration in the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC), a part of the Singapore High Court. He previously founded and managed White Forest Law Offices (which was absorbed by Fox Mandal & Associates in 2014). Prior to that, Rajesh was one of the Founding Partners at a boutique intellectual property practice firm based out of New Delhi. He has worked as a consultant on Indian laws for leading law firms across the world and as counsel for many companies. He has advised on PE and M&A transactions related to technology companies. He is interested in how Social Media, Mobility and the Internet are impacting business and society and writes extensively on the need for laws to ensure governance in an increasing digital world. He writes a monthly column on the intersection of law and technology for The Practical Lawyer. His articles have previously been published by The Economic Times, Business Standard, Karnataka Law Times etc.
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Ramasubramanian N
Senior Manager
Chennai
044 43051000
n.ramasubramanian@foxmandal.in
Location : Chennai
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Mr. Ramasubramanian brings in over 9 years of experience as a Company Secretary, specialized mainly in corporate compliance. He has advised and assisted clients on compliances under various corporate laws and regulatory requirements relating to FDI, Companies Act, RBI, FEMA etc. He has advised clients from a wide range of industry sectors, which include MNC’s, Large Indian companies, LLP’s, Trust’s and a wider range of start-up’s.
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Mr. Ramasubramanian brings in over 9 years of experience as a Company Secretary, specialized mainly in corporate compliance. He has advised and assisted clients on compliances under various corporate laws and regulatory requirements relating to FDI, Companies Act, RBI, FEMA etc. He has advised clients from a wide range of industry sectors, which include MNC’s, Large Indian companies, LLP’s, Trust’s and a wider range of start-up’s.
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Ranganath is the Director responsible for the Tax & Regulatory services delivered by Fox Mandal Services Pvt. Ltd., a group concern of Fox Mandal. In the course of more than 20 years of professional experience, he has acquired and honed his expertise in Finance, Accounting and Taxation as well as FEMA. He advises clients on domestic and international tax matters as well as statutory and regulatory compliance. He also directs Financial Due Diligence, Compliance Reviews, Valuation and Business Restructuring. Prior to joining Fox Mandal, Ranganath has worked with companies in the Information Technology, Automobile & Pharmaceutical industries.
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Ranganath is the Director responsible for the Tax & Regulatory services delivered by Fox Mandal Services Pvt. Ltd., a group concern of Fox Mandal. In the course of more than 20 years of professional experience, he has acquired and honed his expertise in Finance, Accounting and Taxation as well as FEMA. He advises clients on domestic and international tax matters as well as statutory and regulatory compliance. He also directs Financial Due Diligence, Compliance Reviews, Valuation and Business Restructuring. Prior to joining Fox Mandal, Ranganath has worked with companies in the Information Technology, Automobile & Pharmaceutical industries.
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Sangeeta Mandal is a Senior Partner actively involved in various litigation issues/matters pending before the Supreme Court of India.
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Sangeeta Mandal is a Senior Partner actively involved in various litigation issues/matters pending before the Supreme Court of India.
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T. Sathya Prasad is a lawyer and Company Secretary and the driving force behind the firm’s integrated Compliance and Company Secretarial services, which are delivered through a group concern. He has nearly 12 years of experience in advising and assisting clients on compliance and governance matters and providing liaison and procedural support in interactions with government and quasi-judicial authorities such as RoC, RBI, DCA, CLB, The Sub-Registrars etc. He also directs secretarial audits. Given his unique expertise, Sathya is also frequently called upon to assist clients with their M&A programs (to identify areas of non-compliance during due diligence and in achieving post-closing compliance) and inbound investments for establishment of Companies, LLCs, Firms, LLPs, Foreign Company branch /liaison offices, Trust, Societies etc. He has also represented clients before the CLB in various proceedings initiated by/against them. In the past decade or so, he has advised and assisted numerous technology and software companies, including start-ups. He is a faculty member on invitation at the Bangalore Chapter of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, where he delivers lectures on various aspects of India’s Foreign Exchange compliance regime.
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T. Sathya Prasad is a lawyer and Company Secretary and the driving force behind the firm’s integrated Compliance and Company Secretarial services, which are delivered through a group concern. He has nearly 12 years of experience in advising and assisting clients on compliance and governance matters and providing liaison and procedural support in interactions with government and quasi-judicial authorities such as RoC, RBI, DCA, CLB, The Sub-Registrars etc. He also directs secretarial audits. Given his unique expertise, Sathya is also frequently called upon to assist clients with their M&A programs (to identify areas of non-compliance during due diligence and in achieving post-closing compliance) and inbound investments for establishment of Companies, LLCs, Firms, LLPs, Foreign Company branch /liaison offices, Trust, Societies etc. He has also represented clients before the CLB in various proceedings initiated by/against them. In the past decade or so, he has advised and assisted numerous technology and software companies, including start-ups. He is a faculty member on invitation at the Bangalore Chapter of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, where he delivers lectures on various aspects of India’s Foreign Exchange compliance regime.
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Savinder Singh
Senior Associate
New Delhi
+91 120 430 5555
Location : New Delhi
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Savinder has over 14 years of experience in handling litigation pertaining to civil, criminal, consumer protection law, business and personal law at various tiers. He has handled arbitration matters before tribunals and courts. He also has experience with Writ Petitions and managing litigation before authorities such as DRT, DRAT and BIFR.
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Savinder has over 14 years of experience in handling litigation pertaining to civil, criminal, consumer protection law, business and personal law at various tiers. He has handled arbitration matters before tribunals and courts. He also has experience with Writ Petitions and managing litigation before authorities such as DRT, DRAT and BIFR.
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Shourya Mandal
Partner
Kolkata, Ahmedabad
+919830038367
Location : Kolkata, Ahmedabad
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Shourya is a Corporate and Commercial lawyer dealing in transactions work. He has been nominated as a leading Corporate and M&A lawyer in the Asia Pacific Legal 500 for many years. Shourya has been actively involved in the IPBA and ABA for many years. He is a past National President of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce. He is also the Founder Chairman of the British Business Group in Kolkata.
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Shourya is a Corporate and Commercial lawyer dealing in transactions work. He has been nominated as a leading Corporate and M&A lawyer in the Asia Pacific Legal 500 for many years. Shourya has been actively involved in the IPBA and ABA for many years. He is a past National President of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce. He is also the Founder Chairman of the British Business Group in Kolkata.
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Shuva Mandal
Managing Partner South India
Bangalore, Mumbai
+919880974882,+919820034684
Location : Bangalore, Mumbai
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Shuva Mandal is a lawyer with more than 20+ years of legal advisory experience. He specializes in Corporate Commercial law and as the Managing Partner of Fox Mandal & Associates, heads the firm’s operations in Southern and Western India. Since 1996, Shuva has been a partner of Fox Mandal, the firm co-founded in 1896 by his great-grandfather, Mr. G. C. Mandal. His practice includes advising clients on inbound investment into India including entry strategy, corporate governance, M&A and joint ventures. He has also advised clients on disposal of companies, private equity & securities transactions, and public offerings of debt and equity. His client base includes companies from across industry sectors such as banking and financial services, breweries, hospitality, automobile engineering, information technology, infrastructure development, processed foods etc In addition to being a professional business advisor, Shuva mentors entrepreneurs and start-ups. He is an active member of the Startup Leadership Program, and has mentored several Indian start-ups under the aegis of the SLP. Shuva is a Director on the Board of several large corporates, besides being entrusted with responsibility for trusteeship of select organizations.
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Shuva Mandal is a lawyer with more than 20+ years of legal advisory experience. He specializes in Corporate Commercial law and as the Managing Partner of Fox Mandal & Associates, heads the firm’s operations in Southern and Western India. Since 1996, Shuva has been a partner of Fox Mandal, the firm co-founded in 1896 by his great-grandfather, Mr. G. C. Mandal. His practice includes advising clients on inbound investment into India including entry strategy, corporate governance, M&A and joint ventures. He has also advised clients on disposal of companies, private equity & securities transactions, and public offerings of debt and equity. His client base includes companies from across industry sectors such as banking and financial services, breweries, hospitality, automobile engineering, information technology, infrastructure development, processed foods etc In addition to being a professional business advisor, Shuva mentors entrepreneurs and start-ups. He is an active member of the Startup Leadership Program, and has mentored several Indian start-ups under the aegis of the SLP. Shuva is a Director on the Board of several large corporates, besides being entrusted with responsibility for trusteeship of select organizations.
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Shyam Sundar spearheads the firm’s Litigation practice in Bangalore. With over 10 years of litigation and dispute resolution experience, Shyam specializes in Writs and Appeals, Labour and Service cases, and Consumer disputes. He advises companies from different sectors on a range of legal issues related to preventing, pursuing and defending litigations. He also counsels clients on issues arising out of enforcement of contracts and corporate transactions such as M&A and winding up actions against companies.
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Shyam Sundar spearheads the firm’s Litigation practice in Bangalore. With over 10 years of litigation and dispute resolution experience, Shyam specializes in Writs and Appeals, Labour and Service cases, and Consumer disputes. He advises companies from different sectors on a range of legal issues related to preventing, pursuing and defending litigations. He also counsels clients on issues arising out of enforcement of contracts and corporate transactions such as M&A and winding up actions against companies.
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Shyamal Mukherjee
Partner
Bangalore
+919901044688
shyamal.mukherjee@foxmandal.in
Location : Bangalore
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Shyamal Mukherjee heads the firm’s Corporate & Dispute Resolution Laws practice. He currently also leads the firm’s advisory and consulting services in the Laws on Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH). He has been in practice for over two decades in the areas of Corporate Litigation and Arbitration. Before joining the firm, he was commissioned as an Officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the Judge Advocate General’s branch and has served as Assistant Chief Legal Advisor and Judge Advocate in the IAF. Shyamal has handled Writ Petitions in various High Courts and the Supreme Court of India, briefed Government Standing Counsels (including the Solicitor General of India) on litigations of civil and criminal nature, rendered opinion on personnel policies, general contracts and agreements, arbitration, personal laws and other litigation matters. He has advised on general corporate and commercial matters related to contractual and corporate laws, insurance, banking, licence and agreements, joint ventures, formation of companies, mergers, takeovers, acquisitions, due diligence reviews, alternative dispute resolution, debt recovery, maritime claims and real estate. In addition to the High Courts, Admiralty Courts and the Supreme Court he has also represented corporate and individual clients in subordinate courts, State and National Consumer Fora, the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission and before various statutory and regulatory authorities.
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Shyamal Mukherjee heads the firm’s Corporate & Dispute Resolution Laws practice. He currently also leads the firm’s advisory and consulting services in the Laws on Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH). He has been in practice for over two decades in the areas of Corporate Litigation and Arbitration. Before joining the firm, he was commissioned as an Officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the Judge Advocate General’s branch and has served as Assistant Chief Legal Advisor and Judge Advocate in the IAF. Shyamal has handled Writ Petitions in various High Courts and the Supreme Court of India, briefed Government Standing Counsels (including the Solicitor General of India) on litigations of civil and criminal nature, rendered opinion on personnel policies, general contracts and agreements, arbitration, personal laws and other litigation matters. He has advised on general corporate and commercial matters related to contractual and corporate laws, insurance, banking, licence and agreements, joint ventures, formation of companies, mergers, takeovers, acquisitions, due diligence reviews, alternative dispute resolution, debt recovery, maritime claims and real estate. In addition to the High Courts, Admiralty Courts and the Supreme Court he has also represented corporate and individual clients in subordinate courts, State and National Consumer Fora, the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission and before various statutory and regulatory authorities.
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Smitha has over 12 years of experience, in Real Estate and Infrastructure practice. She has extensive experience in advising on real estate matters relating to commercial (office, retail and hospitality) and residential projects, including but not limited to title search, drafting conveyance and leasing documents, vendor contracts, service contracts, project management contracts, operation management contracts, public private partnership– concession agreements, license agreements, etc.
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Smitha has over 12 years of experience, in Real Estate and Infrastructure practice. She has extensive experience in advising on real estate matters relating to commercial (office, retail and hospitality) and residential projects, including but not limited to title search, drafting conveyance and leasing documents, vendor contracts, service contracts, project management contracts, operation management contracts, public private partnership– concession agreements, license agreements, etc.
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Som Mandal
Managing Partner
Noida, New Delhi
+919810871323
Location : Noida, New Delhi
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Som Mandal is the Managing Partner of Fox Mandal, Delhi. He also steers the International practice of Fox Mandal. His focus is mainly in M&A, corporate law and project finance. Mr. Mandal is rated by various publications including Legal 500 as a Leading Individual Lawyer for Corporate and M&A. The International Whos Who of Business Lawyers has accredited him for the Mergers & Acquisitions sector in India. He was also nominated by Asia Law & Practice, a publication from Hong Kong, as a leading lawyer in Asia in the field of Merger & Acquisition..
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Som Mandal is the Managing Partner of Fox Mandal, Delhi. He also steers the International practice of Fox Mandal. His focus is mainly in M&A, corporate law and project finance. Mr. Mandal is rated by various publications including Legal 500 as a Leading Individual Lawyer for Corporate and M&A. The International Whos Who of Business Lawyers has accredited him for the Mergers & Acquisitions sector in India. He was also nominated by Asia Law & Practice, a publication from Hong Kong, as a leading lawyer in Asia in the field of Merger & Acquisition..
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Soumitra Banerjee
Partner
Bangalore, Pune
080 25595911
soumitra.banerjee@foxmandal.in
Location : Bangalore, Pune
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Soumitra brings in about 10 years of experience as a Corporate & Commercial lawyer. Highlights of recent work experience: Successfully closed in 2017 the exit of German Sovereign Bank from Sriram Properties Pvt Ltd for their investment of approximately 400 cr; Assisting a renowned Japanese Company in their entire business set up in India; Assisting various funds in their debt funding structuring in real estate sector in range between INR 50 cr to 200 cr in Bangalore and Pune; Assisting multiple Japanese Companies in their Joint Venture/Technical Collaborations in Bangalore; Assisting multiple Italian Companies in their business set up in Mumbai and Pune; Assisting renowned Swedish automobile company in setting up their business venture including manufacturing unit in Bangalore; Assisting multiple start-ups in procuring seed funding and private equity funding; Nurturing multiple start-ups and growing companies in their business expansion and strategic alliances; Assisting various angel investors and HNIs to set up a fund for investing in PE transactions and real estate bridge funding; Assisting a renowned automobile company in their plant relocation and trade union issues; Supervising legal due diligence of companies in IT sector and manufacturing industry
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Soumitra brings in about 10 years of experience as a Corporate & Commercial lawyer. Highlights of recent work experience: Successfully closed in 2017 the exit of German Sovereign Bank from Sriram Properties Pvt Ltd for their investment of approximately 400 cr; Assisting a renowned Japanese Company in their entire business set up in India; Assisting various funds in their debt funding structuring in real estate sector in range between INR 50 cr to 200 cr in Bangalore and Pune; Assisting multiple Japanese Companies in their Joint Venture/Technical Collaborations in Bangalore; Assisting multiple Italian Companies in their business set up in Mumbai and Pune; Assisting renowned Swedish automobile company in setting up their business venture including manufacturing unit in Bangalore; Assisting multiple start-ups in procuring seed funding and private equity funding; Nurturing multiple start-ups and growing companies in their business expansion and strategic alliances; Assisting various angel investors and HNIs to set up a fund for investing in PE transactions and real estate bridge funding; Assisting a renowned automobile company in their plant relocation and trade union issues; Supervising legal due diligence of companies in IT sector and manufacturing industry
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Swati Sinha
Partner
Noida, New Delhi
+919810970477
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Swati is a Partner with Fox Mandal, Delhi since 2011. She primarily focuses on international commercial arbitrations and high value commercial litigation.
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Swati is a Partner with Fox Mandal, Delhi since 2011. She primarily focuses on international commercial arbitrations and high value commercial litigation.
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Veronica Mohan
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Noida, New Delhi
+919810005343
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Veronica brings in more than 18 years experience as a Litigation lawyer. She specializes in Arbitration matters – international, domestic and bilateral arbitration. Veronica also assists clients on Labor laws, civil disputes and contractual disputes including matters related to Consumer Protection Act at District, State and National level.
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Veronica brings in more than 18 years experience as a Litigation lawyer. She specializes in Arbitration matters – international, domestic and bilateral arbitration. Veronica also assists clients on Labor laws, civil disputes and contractual disputes including matters related to Consumer Protection Act at District, State and National level.
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Vibhore Chaturvedi
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Mumbai
022 20867000
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Location : Mumbai
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Vibhore has more than 8 years of experience as a lawyer specializing primarily in Projects and Project Finance. His expertise includes: · Handling end to end legal documentation pertaining to Financing and Security Documents and due diligence of project documents; He advises wide range of banks and financial institutions on lending in airport, road, power generation and other infrastructure projects throughout Asia Pacific region; · He also advises on the procedural aspects of stamp duty and registration of project financing documentation; Has also advised a leading brand management and entertainment agency on their documentation
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Vibhore has more than 8 years of experience as a lawyer specializing primarily in Projects and Project Finance. His expertise includes: · Handling end to end legal documentation pertaining to Financing and Security Documents and due diligence of project documents; He advises wide range of banks and financial institutions on lending in airport, road, power generation and other infrastructure projects throughout Asia Pacific region; · He also advises on the procedural aspects of stamp duty and registration of project financing documentation; Has also advised a leading brand management and entertainment agency on their documentation
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Vidya brings in over 9 years of experience as a Company Secretary, specialized mainly in corporate compliance. She has advised and assisted clients on compliances under various corporate laws and regulatory requirements relating to FDI, Companies Act, RBI, FEMA etc. She has advised clients from a wide range of industry sectors, which included MNC’s, Large Indian companies, LLP’s, Trust’s and a wider range of start-up’s Her expertise spans across, Corporate Law Matters, Compliances under Companies Act, 1956, Companies Act, 2013, FEMA, Incorporation of Companies, LLPs, Societies, Trusts, Branch Office, Liaison Office and Project Offices. She advises on Mergers, Amalgamations, Acquisitions, Business Transfers including restructuring of Capital and Management, Investment Advisory, Compounding of Offences under Corporate Laws and FEMA, Due Diligence, Drafting of ESOP Schemes, Agreements and Opinions, Voluntary Winding up and Strike off of Companies. Closure of Branch Office, Liaison Office and Project Offices.
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Vidya brings in over 9 years of experience as a Company Secretary, specialized mainly in corporate compliance. She has advised and assisted clients on compliances under various corporate laws and regulatory requirements relating to FDI, Companies Act, RBI, FEMA etc. She has advised clients from a wide range of industry sectors, which included MNC’s, Large Indian companies, LLP’s, Trust’s and a wider range of start-up’s Her expertise spans across, Corporate Law Matters, Compliances under Companies Act, 1956, Companies Act, 2013, FEMA, Incorporation of Companies, LLPs, Societies, Trusts, Branch Office, Liaison Office and Project Offices. She advises on Mergers, Amalgamations, Acquisitions, Business Transfers including restructuring of Capital and Management, Investment Advisory, Compounding of Offences under Corporate Laws and FEMA, Due Diligence, Drafting of ESOP Schemes, Agreements and Opinions, Voluntary Winding up and Strike off of Companies. Closure of Branch Office, Liaison Office and Project Offices.
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Vijayakumar Reddy . T
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