Sep 2023 – Dec 2023 · 3 mos · Milan, Lombardy, Italy · Remote

• Served to a Florence-based constructions company in an International Commercial Arbitration case, regarding an issue arising out of investments in the Republic of Macedonia;
• Prepared arguments and analysed a number of national and multinational bilateral and trilateral investment treaties;
• Prepared research notes in compliance with UNCITRAL, ICC, and LCIA rules in high-stake International Arbitration cases;
• Drafted ‘cease and desist’ notice in an IP matter for a private wellness company based in Italy';

Nov 2022 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos · Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Jul 2021 – Jun 2022 · 11 mos · Kolkata, West Bengal, India

• Mainly handled Arbitration, Corporate, Commercial, IBC and IPR matters;
• Appeared mainly before District Courts, Commercial Courts and Arbitral Tribunal in West Bengal;
• Learnt how to draft pleadings in Arbitration matters as well as in Civil and Commercial Suits, such as, Statement of Claim, Counter Statement, Counter Claim, Rejoinder to Counter Claim, Reply to Rejoinder to Counter Claim, Written Statement, Application for Order VII Rule 11, Application for Order VI Rule 17, Order XXXIX Rule 2A notice, Written Objection to Order XXXIX Rule 4 Application;
• Drafted opinions for a number of clients in Commercial and Corporate matters setting out respective legislative provisions and respective case-laws;
• Represented high-profile clients in Court and helped them to attain reliefs, such as injunction.

Apr 2021 – Jun 2021 · 2 mos

Jan 2021 – Mar 2021 · 2 mos

• Drafted and proofread IP-related contents, and registered trademarks;
• Researched trademark rules related to Vienna Codification and filed trademarks online, and drafted objection reply;
• Advised client online for his lease agreement, enlightening him with the particulars required for possessing a land on lease;
• Provided due diligence services, informing clients about probable lookouts which may be considered, in order to avoid legal disputes.

Apr 2021 – Jun 2021 · 2 mos · United Kingdom

• Published 5 articles, written upon IP and commercial affairs,

Nov 2020 – Jan 2021 · 2 mos · Chandigarh, India

• Traineeship
• The training mainly concentrated upon civil and criminal practices;
• In a fraud case, drafted a complaint and a rent petition on behalf of the firm's clients, a freelance advocate and a landlord, respectively;
• Regularly met with the Managing Partner and the Administrative Head, in order to access their advices on how to perform better, honing my innovation and verbal communication skills.
• Mentorship
• Tutored diverse undergraduate law students in practice-oriented IP sessions, aiding me to advance my practical knowledge in IP, research skills and multilingual ability.

Nov 2020 – Nov 2020 · 0 mo · London, England, United Kingdom

• It was a virtual event, helping me understand what working on a typical business day at Slaughter and May for a non-law student feels like.
• The insiders, Ben Goldstein and Timothy Fosh, shared their views and rich experience on how to stand out with a training contract application. They also explained how a non-law student/graduate becomes an asset in a commercial law firm, exercising his/her lawyering, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• They also presented on the potential practice areas I can consider whilst taking up a training contract, including those with IP and IT, Disputes and Investigations, Financing, Financial Regulation.
• My personal interactions during 'Q&A' session with Grace Powell helped me comprehend what the firm looks to at present, and their expectations from applicants during vacation schemes and training contract assessments.

Nov 2020 – Nov 2020 · 0 mo · London, England, United Kingdom

Sep 2020 – Sep 2020 · 0 mo · United Kingdom

• A remote work experience placement, providing me with an opportunity of experiencing as to how working within the firm during COVID-19 pandemic feels like.
• Responsible for pursuing research works in tax matters, such as, import duty and VAT on protective equipment.
• Prepared a briefing note regarding the law covering disguised remuneration trust, settlement arrangements available with HRMC, negotiation with HRMC for ringing fencing settlements etc.
• Participated in Zoom meetings and interacted with colleagues.

Sep 2020 – Sep 2020 · 0 mo · United Kingdom

• Virtually interacted with Kathreen Ruane Leedy, a New York-based mediator.
• Became deeply enlightened with the concept of mediation, in contradistinction to litigation, and the ground rules of mediation which should be followed in practice.

Jul 2020 – Jul 2020 · 0 mo · Paris, Ile-de-France, France

• Participated virtually in PAW with Fieldfisher LLP on ‘construction disputes: avoiding delays in conflict resolution’.
• Fieldfisher and Blackrock Expert Services presented, inter alia, on the conflicts and delays in construction dispute resolutions, alternative dispute resolutions procedure and risks.
• The event was insightful which enlightened me with the knowledge in construction and commercial disputes.

Jul 2020 – Jul 2020 · 0 mo

• The short-term and very effective internship left a strong impression upon me through its well-organized sessions - 1:1 networking, legal drafting, legal business research, introduction to Commercial law etc.
• Participated in 'Keynote' and 'Application and CV Advice' sessions with Robert Byk, 'Networking Skills' session with Kelly Hoey, 'Legal Drafting Skills' session with Catherine Howard and 'Core Skills for Junior Commercial Lawyers' session with Anna Rutowicz.
• As a result of this 'Law Internship Experience UK', I could further develop my analytical and communication, drafting and presentation skills very effectively.

May 2020 – Jul 2020 · 2 mos

• Interning in Intellectual Property Rights, based on case-studies and real-life projects in patent and trademark.
• Drafted client’s trademark cases, and researched on climate changes, its reasons and effective solutions in relation to IP.
• Resolved hypothetical client’s trademark disputes, and learned how to interview a client and classify trademarks according to Nice agreement. The internship further developed my research, analytical, argument and communication skills.

Apr 2020 – Apr 2020 · 0 mo

• I virtually participated in the event which was jointly organized by Legal Cheek. I could link with White & Case partners of London, Paris and New York offices, who shared their invaluable thoughts and ideas on post-covid 19 pandemic situation, working globally, requisite skills of future lawyers, cross-border work, work-life balance within White& Case etc.
• In 'booth session', Partners were joined with Graduate Recruiters who advised on how to stand out with application for several roles. The link with the insiders of White & Case really enriched my understanding about firm's culture, a typical business day at the firm and firm's vision. The effective interactive session honed my communication skills.

Feb 2020 – Mar 2020 · 1 mo

• I recently completed three modules- Project Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, and IP. I handled several responsibilities, such as, making transaction structure chart, drafting bankability report, and mailing assignments to respective supervising Partners.
• This first-hand experience developed my analytical, communication and research skills.

Mar 2020 – Apr 2020 · 1 mo · London, England, United Kingdom

• Accepted a one-week placement offer, with an eye to developing knowledge in Alternative Dispute Resolutions and Restructuring and Insolvency laws.
• Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Jan 2020 – Feb 2020 · 1 mo · Canterbury, United Kingdom

• My role was to communicate with clients over the phone and inquire on the respective critical cases which were due to be handled by the Solicitors of Kent Law Clinic.
• As a part of the group, I tried to resolve the complex issues finding out the remedies available to the parties, under the supervision of the Director of the Kent Law Clinic. We worked on Immigration, Family and Employment cases.
• The voluntary role has enhanced my reading habits, and also communication and analytical ability. I learnt how to successfully work as a team-member.

Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 · 0 mo · London, United Kingdom

• I could link with Graduate Recruitment Manager, Partners, Senior Associates and Trainee Solicitors who shared their views and experience at the firm, and advised how to correctly apply for vacation scheme.
• I joined group activities structured on the basis of practical work experience of trainees. The experience honed my analytical and communication skills, and also teamwork ability.

Dec 2019 – Dec 2019 · 0 mo · Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

• I could link with Franceska Dadzie, Graduate Recruitment Assistant and Zachary Seow, Trainee Solicitor at the University of Kent, and came across how to effectively grasp commercial affairs which I can apply successfully during my interview session. They also examined our intellectual ability and commercial awareness through some short-term assessments..
• They advised me how to stand out with my applications for Vacation Schemes and Training Contract at Linklaters. The interactive workshop developed my commercial awareness as well as communication skills.

Oct 2019 – Oct 2019 · 0 mo · Canterbury, United Kingdom

• I and my two colleagues interviewed a client at Kent Law Clinic in a probate case and supported a Solicitor of a regional law firm through note taking.
• Discussed the facts and probable remedies of the case with the Solicitor. Later we met with Law Clinic's Solicitor to extensively discuss the facts and circumstances of the case, alongside the relief he might avail from the case.
• The voluntary responsibility helped me learning how to speak with clients, how to handle a case and effectively do legal research. Moreover, the job enhanced my interviewing skills, reading habits, critical analysis, group activity, communication and writing skills.

Oct 2019 – Oct 2019 · 0 mo · Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

• I met with Matthew Speed, a Trainee Solicitor at the University of Kent, and he educated me on how to succeed in vacation scheme and training contract applications. Besides, he also reviewed my CV personally, and suggested some amendments. I later followed his advice and successfully restructured the CV.
• The interactive session honed my communication and analytical skills.

Oct 2019 – Oct 2019 · 0 mo · Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

• Successfully linked with Akil Hunte, a Trainee Solicitor who advised how to build a successful career, and how to stand out with vacation scheme and training contract applications.
• The event further developed my verbal and also communication, and analytical skills.

Oct 2019 – Oct 2019 · 0 mo · Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

• Successfully linked with Charlotte Maurice, Graduate Recruitment and Simi Malhi, a Trainee Solicitor, who advised me on how to stand out with Hogan Lovells Vacation Schemes and Training Contract applications. They also enlightened me on how to take preparations, during interview sessions.
• The event honed my communication skills, and enhanced my knowledge in firm's culture.

Jan 2018 – Apr 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos · West Bengal, India

• Learned how to plead, draft and convey in Civil, Criminal, Family and Taxation cases. I participated in case-related group discussions with colleagues and enhanced my critical reasoning and communication skills.
• The quality of drafted documents improved significantly over my internship, resulting in documents that needed no additions or corrections.
• Assisted Senior Advocate in Civil and Criminal pleadings and attended client meetings