Jugall Bhatt

Legal professional with hands-on experience in Legal & Operations at an Asset Reconstruction Company, specializing in SARFAESI enforcement, IBC proceedings, OTS handling, auctions, and recovery operations. Managed recovery actions across India with cumulative recoveries exceeding Rs.15 Cr.+ through SARFAESI, OTS, and litigation-led resolution. Former NCLT Research Associate with strong exposure to insolvency jurisprudence.

Seeking to contribute to ARC, NBFC, or IBC advisory environments through recovery-focused legal expertise.

Assistant Manager – Legal & Operation at India SME Asset Reconstruction Company (2025-04 – Present)

Manage end-to-end legal and operational resolution for stressed loan accounts across India under SARFAESI Act, IBC, 2016.

• Achieved recoveries of Rs. 15 Cr.+ through a combination of SARFAESI enforcement, One-Time Settlements (OTS), and litigation-led resolution strategies.
• Coordinated SARFAESI auctions of secured assets, including valuation, statutory publications, bidder coordination, EMD handling, and issuance of sale certificates.
• Processed and negotiated OTS proposals, including borrower engagement, internal approvals, compliance tracking, and closure documentation.
• Drafted, vetted, and issued legal notices, possession and sale notices, auction terms, recovery correspondence, and internal legal notes.
• Assisted in DRT and NCLT proceedings across India, including preparation of pleadings, affidavits, and supporting documentation.
• Conducted legal due diligence of mortgaged properties, including title verification, encumbrance checks, and compliance with local land and revenue laws.
• Coordinated with advocates, valuers, receivers, and district authorities for possession, valuation, and auction of secured assets.
• Monitored litigation and recovery milestones to ensure procedural and regulatory compliance.

Law Research Associate at National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench, Court-II (2023-11 – 2024-11)

Conducted in-depth legal research on corporate law, insolvency, and restructuring under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, and the Companies Act, 2013, assisting the honorable members.

• Prepared case notes and summaries for the quick reference of the Honorable Members.
• Drafted and reviewed legal orders, judgments, and reports, focusing on Sections 7, 9, and 10 of the IBC, and Sections 230-232, 252, and 66 of the Companies Act.
• Ensured procedural compliance and collaborated with court staff for efficient case management.
• Provided timely updates on relevant case laws, rulings from superior courts, and notifications and circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).
• Successfully managed legal research for high-profile corporate and insolvency matters before the NCLT.

Internship: Company Secretary at Banshi Jain and Associates (2022-01 – 2022-03)

• Drafted and filed corporate documents (AOC-4, MGT-7, Form 8, etc.) with the Registrar of Companies.
• Prepared notices, resolutions, and legal drafts for meetings and filings.
• Ensured compliance with RBI filings, foreign currency returns, and share transfer processes.

Tax Department Head (Virtual) at Benjo (2021-08 – 2021-12)

AI-Based Legal Tech Start-up

• Managed a 10–20-member team in developing AI-based solutions for legal process simplification.
• Conducted legal research, supervised interns, and provided strategic feedback directly to the founder.

Internship: Chartered Accountant at DSK and Associates (2018-01 – 2019-01)

• Assisted in GST reports, tax return filings, and income computations.
• Supported ROC filings, annual returns, and statutory compliance work.

L.L.M. in Criminal & Security Law – Institute of Law, Nirma University (2023)

L.L.B. – MKES College of Law (2022)

B.Com – Malini Kishore Sanghvi College (2019)

CA Foundation – ICAI (2016)

HSC – Mumbai University (2016)

SSC – Mumbai University (2014)