Data Privacy (Mr. Supratim Chakraborty) at Khaitan & Co. (2026-02 – 2026-04)
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- DPDP Act advisory: Drafted client advisories detailing their classification as data fiduciary or processor under the DPDP Act, 2023, and drafted compliance notes addressing client concerns, some of which included consent obligations, processing requirements, and breach response requirements under CERT-In directions.
- Fintech & cybersecurity regulation: Analysed the applicability of SEBI's Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF) to a SEBI-regulated RTA following unauthorised system access, and advised the client on its next steps.
- Contract drafting: Drafted a software development agreement incorporating all client specifications (subsequently executed by the client), reviewed data protection clauses across MSAs, DPAs, and intercompany data sharing agreements, ensuring compliance with the DPDP Act, 2023 and GDPR.
- Controller classification: Conducted an analysis on the classification of an audit firm as a data controller under the DPDP Act, drawing on EDPB guidance, and drafted a series of internal-team notes on their obligations as a controller.
- Privacy Incident Response: Drafted a Privacy Incident Response Policy for a multinational pharmaceutical client, incorporating obligations under the DPDP Act, 2023 and CERT-In directions. Additionally, reviewed and revised a range of client-facing data privacy documents including privacy notices, employee data privacy notices, and consumer-facing consent notices (including for a major e-commerce platform) to ensure DPDP Act compliance.
- Data privacy research: Researched and prepared notes on cross-jurisdictional data privacy obligations including biometric authentication standards, joint data fiduciary frameworks, contractual liability caps between fiduciaries and processors, Aadhaar data sharing restrictions under amended regulations, and retention period requirements under RBI directions and sector-specific legislation.
General corporate at Dua Associates (2025-12 – 2025-12)
- Overseas investment (FEMA): Analysed the Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Rules, 2022 to prepare a note on the permissibility and procedure for converting shareholder loans into equity in a foreign subsidiary.
- Corporate compliance: Prepared a comprehensive checklist for maintaining minutes of meetings after board and general meetings for a client, in strict adherence to Secretarial Standards (SS-1 & SS-2) and the Companies Act, 2013.
- Shareholders' rights: Researched the enforceability of vote pooling arrangements under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Mergers & acquisitions: Researched whether an amendment to the Memorandum of Association (MOA), specifically regarding authorised share capital, is required strictly following a scheme of merger.
- Related party transactions: Researched the "arm's length" principle under Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 to determine any compliance requirements for a related party transaction.
- Contract review: Reviewed a Shareholders' Agreement (SHA) to ensure all internal clause references accurately corresponded to the updated provisions following multiple rounds of amendments.
General corporate and Real estate at Kochhar & Co. (2025-08 – 2025-08)
- FEMA: Conducted extensive research and contributed to drafting a legal opinion on the relevant FEMA regulations (incl. NDI Rules & ECB) for a $26M cross-border merger.
- Real-estate due diligence: Performed comprehensive title and property due diligence for a 20-acre commercial project, analysing sale deeds and joint development agreements to tackle existing risks for the final diligence report.
- Employment agreement: Advised on post-termination restrictions by analysing non-compete clauses for a key executive as part of a potential employment dispute.
- Debt recovery: Drafted written arguments on behalf of a bank for a matter before the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) seeking recovery of loan due from incomplete construction projects.
Data protection at Concentrix Corporation (Tech MNC) (2025-02 – 2025-04)
- MSAs and SLAs: Assisted in drafting data protection clauses in Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for different vendors and clients, ensuring clarity and compliance.
- SaaS: Assisted in reviewing and drafting SaaS contracts and cross-border service agreements with a focus on liability, indemnity, and IP protection clauses.
- Data sharing agreements: Reviewed vendor and intercompany data sharing agreements to align with global data protection frameworks, including GDPR and India's DPDP Act.
- Cross-jurisdictional data protection compliance checklist: Conducted in-depth research and prepared comparative analyses on data privacy laws in Malaysia, Thailand, New Zealand, Australia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and other Asia-Pacific jurisdictions to ensure Concentrix's compliance while engaging with overseas clients.
- FEMA compliance: Assisted in ensuring RBI and FEMA compliance for Concentrix's BPO operations, including reviewing procedural requirements for cross-border transactions.
General corporate and Litigation at Singhania & Partners LLP (2024-10 – 2024-10)
- SHAs and SPAs: Reviewed and annotated Shareholders' Agreements (SHA) and Share Purchase Agreements (SPA) for PE investments in an infrastructure sector client, focusing on exit rights, ROFR/ROFO clauses, and board composition provisions.
- SEBI: Researched SEBI regulations related to preferential allotment and private placement, summarizing procedural timelines for senior associates.
- Employment contracts: Drafted and revised employment contracts and consultancy agreements for clients in the technology and infrastructure sectors, including clauses on confidentiality, non-compete, and termination to align with client operational and legal compliance.
- Arbitration matters: Conducted legal research on the consequences of non-issuance of notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Corporate Litigation at Keystone (2024-09 – 2024-10)
- Consumer protection dispute: Drafted written submissions in a consumer dispute arguing for deficiency of service by a multibillion-dollar airline operator.
- Real estate: Researched the process and legal principles governing the cancellation of Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) and General Power of Attorney (GPA) in property transactions.
- IBC: Researched precedents on the 'pre-existing dispute' defence to counter a Section 9 application under the IBC, 2016, and assisted in collating documentary evidence (e.g., email correspondence, invoices) to substantiate the client's claim.
- Specific Relief Amendment Act: Conducted in-depth research on recent judicial interpretations of the Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018, and co-authored a comprehensive article on its impact with a firm partner.
- Civil dispute: Directly assisted in Ms. Amrutha M v. State of Karnataka (2025), challenging the retrospective reduction of welfare benefits under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act. Successfully argued that the impugned notification violated the doctrine of legitimate expectation, resulting in the quashing of the order and reinstatement of educational benefits for beneficiaries.
