Sonam Awasthi

Advocate with experience in insolvency law (NCLT/NCLAT), trademark prosecution & enforcement, and banking litigation. Skilled in drafting, pleadings, and court appearances across tribunals and courts. Adept at handling matters under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, SARFAESI Act, and Trademark law, with a strong focus on dispute resolution and legal strategy.

Former Hearing

Officer at the Trademark Registry, New Delhi, with a robust understanding of trademark filling, examination, and client representation during hearings. Adept at handling a wide spectrum of legal domains including trademark, legal documentation, litigation support, and policy compliance.

Associate - Saint and Sages Advocates and Solicitors - New Delhi

(2025-08)

• Drafted and filed petitions, under Sections 7, 9, and 10, of the IBC before NCLT.
• Assisted in CIRP proceedings including claims verification, CoC coordination, and compliance.
• Drafted Memorandum of Appeals before NCLAT, interlocutory applications, and replies.
• Handled matters relating to RP fees, liquidation proceedings, and stakeholder disputes.

Associate Manager - Trademark Registry, New Delhi - New Delhi

(2023-06 - 2024-04)

• Oversaw trademark examination and show cause hearings as a designated Hearing Officer.
• Managed Pending Application Record Management (PARM).
• Coordinated with examiners for application compliance and deficiency resolution.
• Maintained Excel-based trackers for TM filings, oppositions, and renewals.

Legal Associate - SSK Advocates & Solicitors - New Delhi

(2017-05 - 2022-11)

• Handled corporate and IPR matters including trademark disputes and licensing.
• Advised MSMEs and startups on IP and contract law matters.
• Represented clients before Arbitration Tribunals, Lok Adalats, and Mediation Centres.
• Drafted legal documents: counter affidavits, legal notices, contracts, and complaints.
• Represented banks/financial institutions in recovery matters.
• Handled cheque dishonour matters under Section 138 NI Act.

Contract Associate - Agilent Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

(2016-11 - 2017-04)

• Reviewed and validated commercial agreements.
• Managed data sanitization and restructuring of contract templates.
• Resolved legal queries related to contractual compliance.

Associate (Intern) - District Court, Gurgaon - Gurgaon

(2016-07 - 2016-11)

• Supported senior lawyers in civil and criminal proceedings.
• Conducted research and assisted in trial preparations.

Legal Intern - Multiple Firms and Organizations

(2014 - 2016)

Interned at firms and organizations like Parekh & Co., AZB & Partners, BMR Advisors, MKC & Associates, DLSA Gurugram.

• Gained experience in consumer protection
• IPR research
• Green tribunal cases
• Corporate legal matters

LL.M. - Corporate Law - Gurugram University (2019 - 2020)

PG Diploma - IPR - Indian Law Institute, New Delhi (2018 - 2019)

PG Diploma - Corporate Law - Symbiosis, Pune (2016 - 2017)

LL.B. - Institute of Law & Research, Faridabad (2013 - 2016)

B.A. - Political Science - Delhi University (2010 - 2013)