Sidharth Vijayan

Detail-oriented and research-driven law graduate pursuing LLM in International Business and Commercial Law, with hands-on experience in litigation, legal drafting, and advisory work across criminal, labor, and commercial law domains. Proven ability to conduct in-depth legal research, draft case documents, and assist in trial preparation. Adept at interpreting statutes, analyzing precedents, and supporting legal strategy development.

Seeking opportunities in litigation, corporate law, and international legal practice.

Intern at ALMT Legal (2026-06-01 – 2026-06-30)

• Working directly on assignments from senior partners across regulatory compliance and cross-border advisory matters.
• Conducted regulatory compliance analysis of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, including the January 2026 amendments.
• Researched cross-border IP issues for a satellite communications matter, spanning the Indian Patents Act, FEMA, the Foreign Trade Policy, and transfer pricing frameworks.
• Prepared formatted legal research memoranda for review, with close attention to citation accuracy and confidentiality.

Intern at Afridi & Angell (2026-04-13 – 2026-05-14)

• Assisting in corporate, commercial, and international business law matters including contract review and compliance.
• Conducting legal research on cross-border transactions, regulatory frameworks, and UAE commercial laws.
• Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including agreements, memoranda, and client advisories.
• Conducted due diligence, supported risk assessment, and reviewed legal documentation in collaboration with senior associates.
• Analyzing contractual clauses to identify potential legal risks and compliance issues.

Intern at Office of Adv. Ajayan KP - Munsiff's Court (2023-12-01 – 2024-01-31)

• Handled aspects in trial preparation, including case strategy discussions and client consultations for criminal matters under IPC.
• Drafted comprehensive case briefs, cross-examination questionnaires, and written submissions for High Court proceedings.
• Conducted comparative legal research on sentencing frameworks and judicial precedents, and specific offenses like assault, battery, and POCSO.
• Analyzed labor law disputes, including wrongful termination, wage-related claims, and drafted employment policies aligned with State Labor Laws.
• Coordinated documentation and ensured compliance with procedural requirements for court filings.

Intern at Law Castle (2021-07-19 – 2021-08-19)

• Worked with litigation team focusing on family law matters including divorce, partition, and child custody.
• Conducted detailed legal research and case law analysis to support ongoing litigation.
• Assisted in drafting petitions, legal notices, and case summaries.

Editor (Remote Intern) at Social Nexus Foundation (2021-05-24 – 2021-06-24)

• Reviewed and proofread legal articles for publication on topics like custodial torture and doctrine of laches.
• Ensured accuracy, clarity, and compliance with legal writing standards.

LLM in International Business and Commercial Law – Middlesex University Dubai (2025 – 2026)

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) in Law – School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) (2020 – 2025)