Ankit Sharma
Civil & Criminal Litigation Specialist
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Result-oriented Legal Professional with over 12 years of experience in Civil and Criminal litigation, including 4+ years in corporate legal management. Expert in managing pan-India litigation portfolios, drafting high-stakes pleadings, and navigating complex regulatory frameworks. Proven track record in arbitration, debt recovery (138 NI Act/DRT), and consumer disputes, combined with strong team leadership and strategic decision-making skills.
Experience
Asst. Manager (Legal) - Muthoot Finance Limited - New Delhi/NCR
(2023-12)
Directing pan-India litigation strategy and providing legal assistance for corporate interests.
- Managing a high-performing legal team and overseeing the empanelment of external advocates across multiple states.
- Drafting responses for consumer complaints, recovery suits, and police seizure notices.
- Advising on internal matters including POSH, administrative compliance, and credit/audit risks.
- Maintaining comprehensive MIS and coordinating updates between branches, ROs, and legal counsel.
Deputy Manager (Legal) - Intec Capital Ltd
(2022-12 - 2023-12)
- Managed nationwide litigation including 138 NI Act, recovery suits, and executions.
- Coordinated arbitration and mediation proceedings to facilitate debt recovery.
- Drafted complex civil suits and execution petitions while providing legal support to field advocates.
Associate Advocate - Verma And Daksh (Law Firm)
(2022-03 - 2022-12)
- Represented clients regularly before the DRT, DRAT, and NCDRC.
- Conducted legal research and drafted pleadings for original and appellate side courts.
- Briefed Senior Counsels and negotiated out-of-court settlements for commercial disputes.
Advocate - Independent Practice
(2018-01 - 2022-03)
- Litigated civil and criminal matters across various Courts and Tribunals.
- Specialized in drafting and defending criminal complaints and appellate petitions.
- Provided legal opinions and handled end-to-end client counseling and case strategy.
Junior Associate - Chambers of Mr. Rahul Sharma (Advocate)
(2014-09 - 2017-12)
- Focused on bail applications, quashing petitions, and writ jurisdiction.
- Drafted pleadings and represented clients in daily court proceedings.
Education
BA LLB (Hons.) - Himcap's School of Law, Una (H.P.) (2013-06)
Schooling - Crescent Senior Secondary School, Palampur (H.P.) (2008)
