Adv Kanak Rai

Legal professional with over 12 years of experience across corporate advisory, commercial contract drafting, arbitration, and litigation. Brings dual strength in dispute resolution and preventive contract structuring, with focused expertise in real estate, construction, and infrastructure law. Experienced in advising management teams, negotiating commercial agreements, handling arbitration proceedings, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Freelance Legal Consultant at KERNEX Microsystems (2025-02 – 2025-08)

• Drafted legal notices and managed pre-litigation correspondence on behalf of the company.
• Drafted and finalised NDAs, MOUs, and a range of employment agreements for the organisation.
• Assisted with court work including preparation of pleadings, cause list management, and court filings.
• Provided advisory support on vendor and consultancy agreements and contract risk exposure.

Freelance Legal Consultant (American Firm) at Excelle Business Services Pvt Ltd (2025-10 – 2025-11)

• Provided freelance legal consultancy services to a US-based business services firm.
• Advised on cross-border contract matters and supported corporate legal documentation.

Legal Associate (part-time) at Sisodia & Company (2021-03 – Present)

• Drafted arbitration petitions, statements of claim, counterclaims, and written submissions.
• Represented clients before the Hon'ble Supreme Court, High Courts, and Arbitration Tribunals.
• Handled matters in Arbitration, Land Acquisition, Shares, and Insurance.
• Drafted writ petitions, affidavits, legal notices, contracts, and agreements; conducted document reviews.
• Provided advisory opinions on commercial enforceability and risk of dispute.

Associate Advocate at Chambers of Shri Ashok Malhotra, High Court (Lucknow Bench) (2020-06 – 2021-02)

• Drafted writ petitions, conducted legal research, and prepared appeals before the Hon'ble High Court.
• Handled insurance matters, motor vehicle cases, NCLT cases, and mediation.
• Drafted petitions and supported courtroom documentation.

Associate Advocate at DMA Associates (2016-03 – 2020-03)

• Appeared before Hon'ble Benches; drafted writ petitions, counter affidavits, and legal opinions.
• Assisted in commercial arbitration proceedings and pleadings.
• Drafted corporate advisory notes and commercial agreements.
• Conducted extensive regulatory research and compliance documentation support.

Junior Legal Associate at Credicon Consulting LLP (2014-01 – 2016-01)

• Assisted in arbitration claims, counter-claims, and mediation documentation.
• Analysed contractual liability and risk exposure; prepared evidence briefs and supported dispute strategy.

Junior Associate at Tempus Law Associates (2013-07 – 2013-12)

• Drafted service agreements, employment contracts, and partnership deeds.
• Supported company incorporation and compliance filings.
• Conducted legal research in Contracts, Arbitration, Rent Control, Negotiable Instruments, and Civil Litigation.

Legal Intern at Advocate Shri G. Gangadhar Patnaik, High Court of Andhra Pradesh (2012-10 – 2013-07)

• Observed Trial Court and Appellate Proceedings.
• Drafted legal notices, opinions, wills, applications, and counter affidavits.
• Conducted research on Criminal, Civil, and Matrimonial Laws.

Legal Intern at Damodar Mundra Associates (DMA) (2012-07 – 2012-08)

• Involved in litigation, agreements, and arbitration matters.
• Conducted research on Land Laws, Contracts, Arbitration, and Constitutional Law.

LL.M in Intellectual Property Law – Parul University (2021 – 2022)

LL.B in 5-Year Integrated Programme – P.G. College of Law, Osmania University (2008 – 2013)

Intermediate (HEC) – Kasturba Gandhi Junior College (2008)

SSC – SS Jain High School (2006)