legal intern
Tatva Legal
Total years of experience :1 years, 4 Months
• Analyzed FEMA regulations for NRIs establishing a Private Trust in India to hold immovable assets for foreign nationals' benefit, covering trust formation, asset distribution, and dissolution.
• Conducted comprehensive due diligence on Income Tax Notices and Assessment Orders issued to an assessee. Summarized the case chronologically, detailing all relevant actions and decisions.
• Carried out in-depth research on case law under the Equal Remuneration Act to identify precedents regarding the differentiation of pay brackets for employees from distinct industries performing similar work.
• Provided legal analysis and case notes on complex issues such as data breaches, downstream investment, labour disputes, EPF disputes, international arbitration procedures, equal remuneration, and regulatory risks for startups.
• Collaborated on developing standard templates and policies, including equal opportunity policies and code of conduct policies.
• Prepared a Legal Advisory Opinion pertaining to questions under the US Medical Device
Regulations for a Dental Wellness Company.
• Prepared a comprehensive checklist of Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Compliances mandated by SEBI, RBI, TRAI, CERT-IN, PFRDA, NMC, IRDA, CEA, and NCIIPC.
•Drafted Transfer Pricing Agreement and Master Services Agreement for a Netherlands-based Travel Company.
• Drafted Terms & Conditions, Disclaimer and Privacy Policy for the e-commerce website of an Indian Conglomerate.
• Conducted a study to determine the classification of AI-powered mobile dental applications under the US Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
• Prepared a Legal Compliance Checklist for e-commerce entities setting up business in India.
• Prepared the February 2024 Newsletter containing policy and regulatory updates on Emerging Technologies, Data Protection and Privacy.
• Wrote an article ‘Deep Dive into the Telecommunications Act, 2023’ providing a primer on the legislation for businesses.
• Wrote an article on ‘Comparative Analysis of the Guidelines and Principles emanating from the Schrems I and Schrems II judgements with the DPDP Act.’
• Conducted a comprehensive study on the legal impediments encountered by Chinese entities when making investments in Indian entities or engaging in business operations within the Indian jurisdiction.
• Researched tax treatment for a U.S. citizen with a Person of Indian Origin status acquiring immovable property in India through a gift, per the Internal Revenue Code of the USA and the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961.
• Analyzed in detail the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, by exploring its transformative provisions, their impact, and their alignment with international data protection standards, with a focus on safeguarding privacy and data rights in India's digital landscape.
• Explored the alignment of India's inclusion of Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Cost and Work Accountants under Sec.2(1) (sa) (vi) of the PMLA, 2002 with international standards set by FATF for combating money laundering and financing terrorism, in anticipation of the FATF review.
Interned under the Project, Energy and Infrastructure department
• Prepared a research note on laws governing the nuclear energy sector in India with emphasis on Sections 3 (a), 3 (b), 5, 9(1) and 14 (1) of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and Sections 6, 17 (b) and 46 of Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010
• Conducted extensive research on Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 on compliances related to inter-corporate loans.
• Undertook research on Section 71 along with Section 42 (6) and Section 2(81) of the Companies Act, 2013 on issue of debentures.
• Prepared a process note on appointment of nominee director in private limited company under Section 149 (7) along with Section 161 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulations 30 and 46 (3) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 and Secretarial Standards I.
• Conducted an exploratory research on the grounds basis which an Indian company can challenge the violation of its trademark in Japan under the Unfair Competition Prevention Act, 1993 and the Trademark Act, 1959 of Japan.
• Conducted research on Section 3A, 5, 9 and 15 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 on the question of validity of a contract where one party has affixed digital signature and the other party has affixed handwritten signature.
• Prepared a research overview of the role of a Manager of a Limited Liability Company (LLC) incorporated in Delaware, USA.
• Researched the FEMA Act, 1999 and related rules and regulations on whether there are any restrictions on the issuance of ESOP by private Indian company to Foreign Nationals resident in India.
• Proofread multiple General Conditions of Purchase documents, Supply Agreements, Term Sheets and other documents. Assisted with case law search as and when required
• Conducted research and developed content on government schemes, public policies, governance,
administration, and economics.
• Covered research efforts in the areas of digital connectivity, defence, healthcare, infrastructure, industries, manufacturing and climate change.
• Contributed to research efforts on education reforms, youth empowerment, and healthcare
reforms.
• Gathered data from secondary sources for electoral constituencies; segregated, organized and managed acquired data.
•Carried out extensive research work on Sec 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881 and Sec 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
• Prepared Vakalata Namas and drafted Ancillary Documents to Written Statements and Service Letters.
• Extensively researched on Sec 164(2) of The Companies Act, 2013, Sec 7(15)(d) of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, Sec 15(1)(c) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Act,
2016 and Sec 74 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
• Researched case laws and provisions under various Indian laws.
• Assisted senior lawyers in preparing material for individual cases before the Bombay High Court and NCLT Mumbai.
• Attended in-person arbitration proceedings on a dispute between two Indian companies
• Attended live and virtual proceedings at Nagpur District Court, Bombay HC Nagpur Bench and NCLT Mumbai.
• Drafted legal documents including Non-Disclosure Agreements.
• Participated in client meetings for information gathering and case updates.
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