MANI GUPTA
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EDUCATION
BOARD/ YEAR OF PERCENTAGE/
QUALIFICATION NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
UNIVERSITY PASSING CGPA
B.B.A L.L.B. (Hons.) NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law NMIMS University 2024 3.4/4
XII St. Paul’s Church College ISC 2019 87.25%
X St. Paul’s Church College ICSE 2017 88%
WORK EXPERIENCE
J. SAGAR ASSOCIATES FEBRUARY 2024
• Assisted in drafting the Limited Legal Review Report for a proposed term loan facility to fund an acquisition deal.
• Worked on a Due-Diligence Report for a term loan facility by analyzing various commercial documents like, Business
Transfer Agreement, Framework Agreement and Service Provider Agreements.
• Assisted in drafting the Operation and Maintenance Agreements for a solar photovoltaic power project.
• Drafted a Transfer deed for a HUF property.
• Played a key role in drafting a Distribution Agreement for a pharmaceutical company specializing in animal health products.
DESAI & DIWANJI DECEMBER 2023 – JANUARY 2024
• Assisted in drafting Corporate Due Diligence Report for a merger deal valued at Rs. 10 crores.
• Vetting and modification of Cargo Sales Agreement for domestic and international trade services.
• Establishing the chain of title for Title Search Reports for various real estate transactions, ensuring clear and marketable
titles.
• Conducted extensive research on the Companies Act, 2013 focusing on statutory compliances for a private company in a
financial year.
VERITAS LEGAL AUGUST 2023 – SEPTEMBER 2023
• Worked on Key Regulations & Polices, Legal and other information, and various chapters for the Draft Red-Herring
Prospectus.
• Analyzed existing Articles of Association to identify necessary modifications in compliance with current legal and regulatory
requirements.
• Assisted in drafting Due Diligence Report for an acquisition deal valued at Rs. 15 crores.
• Analyzed historical title records and identified potential issues, such as liens, encumbrances, or easements and assisted in
drafting a Requisition list.
MV KINI LAW FIRM JULY 2023
• Assisted in Government Approval, Key Regulations, Outstanding Litigation and other approval chapters for drafting an SME
Initial Public Offer (IPOs).
• Conducted background search (Watchout and CIBIL) for SME/Main board Initial Public Offers.
• Reviewed agreements, financial records, and other pertinent documents as part of the Due Diligence Report preparation.
SHARDUL AMARCHAND MANGALDAS JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2023
• Conducting thorough searches for diverse real estate transactions to verify ownership and preparing their Title Search
Reports.
• Assisted in drafting a Due-Diligence Report for a merger by analyzing Share certificates, Share Purchase Agreements, Board
resolutions and minutes of the meeting.
• Prepared and maintained requisition lists for ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation for the transactions.
CRAWFORD BAYLEY & CO. DECEMBER 2022
• Contributed to drafting and reviewing sections of the Draft Red Herring Prospectus, including Business Overview, Risk
Factors, etc.
• Conducted research on the legal provisions regarding the use of "doing-business-as" or assumed names for companies.
• Assisted in drafting of sections within the Due Diligence Report related to legal due diligence, summarizing findings in a
clear and concise manner.
• Conducted in-depth research on strategies enabling NBFCs to enter the insurance sector in India, analyzing regulatory
frameworks.
ASA LEGAL JUNE 2022 - AUGUST 2022
• Drafted Deed of Hypothecation, Release Deed, Inter se Agreement and Deed of Guarantee and other transactional
documents for term loan facility valued at Rs. 1 crore.
• Assisted in drafting key documents for a term loan facility for a rehabilitation project like Facility Agreement, Indenture of
Mortgage, Partnership Undertaking, Shortfall Undertaking, etc.
Others: KNM & Partners, KS Legal, Puthran & Associates, Public Concern for Goverance Trust (PGCT), Puri And Rajput
Advocates & Law Consultants, Anil Dutt Sharma (Delhi HC), UPA Lokayukta and Meliora Legal Centre.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Competitions
• 7th, MAIMS 2nd Justice Verma Memorial ADR & Client Counselling Competition and NAVITAS (2022), Quarter-
Finalist, Participated as Counsel
• 11th, MAIMS 1st Justice Verma Memorial ADR & Client Counselling Competition and NAVITAS (2021) Participated
as Counsel
Publications
• Published an article titled “A Critical Evaluation of Women Directors: With special reference to India”, Taxmann, May
2022.
• Published a paper titled, “Empowerment of Women and Reservation Policy in India”, International Journal for Research,
May 2020.
• Published a blogspot titled “Principle of Absolute Liability in Law of Torts”, Law Column, May 2020.
• Published blogspots titled “Occupiers’ Liability”, Law Column, May 2020.
Courses Undertaken
• Saint Petersburg State University, Intellectual Property Law in Digital Age – edX (2021)
• WIPO, Introduction to the Patent Cooperation Treaty – WIPO (2021)
EXTRA- CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Positions of responsibility
• Head, Public Relations, Centre of Excellence, Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, 2020-21.
• Head, Organizing Committee (Hospitality), International Moot Court Competition, Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, 2020.
• Head, Organizing Committee (Photography and Hospitality), Cultural fest- Meraki, Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, 2020
• Member, Organizing Committee (Hospitality), Sports fest- Parakram, Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, 2020.
Volunteering activities
• Volunteered with BHUMI in 2019, contributing to educational and community development projects.
• Served as a volunteer at Safe Hands Rehabilitation Society, assisting in the rehabilitation and support of individuals in need.
• Participated in the Clean Agra campaign, actively working towards environmental conservation and urban cleanliness.
