Astha Sehgal

Legal professional with nearly seven years of post-qualification experience spanning healthcare and pharmaceutical regulations, regulatory compliance, commercial contracting, litigation management, dispute resolution, and corporate advisory. Experienced in advising and representing multinational corporations, including Fortune 500 entities, across healthcare and pharmaceuticals, consumer products, e-commerce. Demonstrated experience in handling healthcare and pharmaceutical regulatory.

Adept at working closely with business and operational teams to identify legal risks, ensure regulatory compliance, manage disputes, and deliver commercially pragmatic legal solutions aligned with organizational objectives

Senior Associate - Neeti Niyaman - New Delhi

(2025-05)

• Provided compliance advisories on labelling, packaging, and marketing of pharmaceutical and healthcare products in adherence to Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1945, Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and allied rules. Advised on the legal liabilities and penalties arising from non-compliance, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Advised Clients and its cross-functional teams on compliance obligations under the Legal Metrology Act and rules, compliance, including reviewing product packaging, declarations, labelling requirements, conformity with Packaged Commodities Rules, advising on mandatory declarations, and responding to LM inspections, notices, and compounding proceedings.
• Provided advisory support to hospitals and healthcare providers under Consumer Protection Act 2019, on minimizing legal exposure and enhancing compliance with regulatory standards to mitigate negligence / insurance claims.
• Drafted Employment Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Wholesaler Agreements etc.
• Drafted and reviewed agreements for logistics operations, including Logistics Service Agreements, Warehousing and Storage Agreements to streamline operations and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Led legal advisory on digital compliance, designing website frameworks aligned with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and Information and Technology Act, 2000 to mitigate regulatory risk and ensure lawful data processing.
• 3-month in-house secondment with a leading energy company, gaining substantial exposure to in-house functioning and extending the supporting the legal and regulatory function on a wide range of matters, including contract management, high-stake negotiations, litigation risk analysis, regulatory compliances, cross-functional alignment, and strategic liaison with external counsels and key government ministries.
• Handling on-going Arbitration matters before the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) and High Courts, representing clients in high-value disputes, including Section 11 applications, Section 34 challenges to arbitral awards, and enforcement petitions for execution of arbitral awards, in addition to connected procedural matters under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Legal Associate - Saikrishna & Associates - New Delhi

(2022-12 - 2025-04)

• Addressed legal aspects concerning accuracy in import, product labelling and packaging, including compliance with regulations related to weight, measurement, and declarations to prevent penalties and legal issues in compliance with Legal Metrology Act 2000, Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and applicable rules.
• Led high-volume consumer litigation across PAN India forums, addressing complex reputational and legal risks for major healthcare and pharma, e-commerce clients, ensuring effective defense against high-value claims and successfully securing favorable orders in complex disputes. Extensive drafting for issues pertaining to violations of e-commerce guidelines, liabilities of intermediaries in consonance with the Information Technology Act 2000, Consumer Protection Act 2019, quantum of compensation,
• Experienced in handling IP litigation and advisory matters, representing empaneled e-commerce entities and pharmaceutical companies (national and international) in trademark infringement, passing-off actions, and domain name disputes before High Courts and District Courts. Proficient in drafting a wide range of legal documents, including suits, written statements, rejoinders, affidavits, and procedural applications, in line with IP legislations and Code of Civil Procedure.
• Liaisoning/ Coordination with law enforcement agencies, and external counsels for anti-counterfeiting actions, brand protection, and enforcement of IP rights. Conducted extensive legal research on emerging IP issues, advised clients on brand protection strategies, and provided pre-litigation assessments to mitigate risks and strengthen enforcement actions.
• Adept at drafting complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, effectively handling cheque dishonor cases. Experienced in drafting Civil Suits involving property disputes, recovery suits, and related matters, ensuring comprehensive legal representation.

Senior Associate - Commercial Law Chamber - New Delhi

(2019-08 - 2022-08)

• Representing corporations and individuals such as Directors, CFO, CEO, etc. in criminal and regulatory investigations and proceedings conducted by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and State Drugs Standard Control Organization for the manufacturing and marketing of spurious and substandard cosmetics and medicines, including high-profile matters such as the Remdesivir scam during the COVID-19 pandemic under Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules 1940 and 1945 respectively, with w
• Drafted and settled pleadings, quashing petitions, applications, written submissions, and ancillary filings before Trial Courts and the High Courts of Delhi, Madras, Telangana, and Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh, while assisting in litigation strategy and case management across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advised clients on regulatory compliance, licensing obligations, enforcement risks, and responses to show-cause notices, prosecution complaints, inspections, and other actions initiated by drug regulatory authorities, including assessment of potential liability of companies and key managerial personnel.
• Drafting Employment Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Tripartite Agreements, and Wholesaler Agreements for E-Pharmacies and Healthcare Startups. Researched the legal framework and delivered analysis required for incorporation of E-Pharmacies
• Drafting Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Disclaimers, Confidentiality Policy, etc. for start-ups
• Drafting and filing of Applications under Section 7, 9 and Appeals under Section 61(2) of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Representing the Creditor/ Corporate Debtor/ Appellant across the Hon'ble NCLAT and NCLT Delhi, Hyderabad and Chandigarh.
• PAN India work for an empaneled Aviation Company, with work comprising: a) Regular independent appearances before PAN India Consumer Commissions (DCDRC, SCDRC, NCDRC), Mediation Centers, District Courts, and High Courts

BA.LLB (H) - Law - Amity Law School, Amity University, Noida (2014 - 2019)

Higher Senior Secondary - Commerce - The Indian School, Sadiq Nagar

Senior Secondary (Class X) - St. Anthony's Sr. Secondary School, Hauz Khas