TRUPTI GUHA

· Leading group investments and providing insightful guidance on complex structures.

· Proficient in drafting, negotiating, and executing intricate agreements, while offering tactical legal counsel to enhance operational efficiency and foster long-term business relationships.

· Designing and executing pivotal initiatives for corporate reorganizations, mergers, and acquisitions.

· Developing and implementing approaches for IP protection, enforcement, and licensing.

Planning and overseeing litigation processes, ensuring compliance with legal regulations, and achieving favorable outcomes.

• Setting up and managing the M&A due diligence practise in India for a leading Australian law firm including setting up processes, running complex due diligence for PE deals, preparing guides for practise areas.
• Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
• Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.

• Heading the legal for the projects division and which includes drafting Joint Venture Agreements, Shareholders Agreement, Terms Sheets and participating in negotiating JVs.
• Managed litigations pertaining to the company and promoters at Bombay High Court, DRT and NCLT.
• Handled Bank Settlements and related documentation, property due diligences and issues arising out of commercial contracts.
• Conducted thorough due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, identifying potential risks and ensuring smooth transactions.
• Managed a team of attorneys to ensure timely completion of legal projects and efficient allocation of resources.
• Introduced cost-saving measures within the legal department by optimizing workflows and leveraging technology advancements in the field.
• Drafted and reviewed various types of contracts, safeguarding the interests of the organization in all business dealings.
• Provided ongoing legal training to staff members, promoting a culture of compliance within the organization.
• Coordinated with external counsel on specialized areas of law, ensuring seamless representation while minimizing costs for the organization.
• Oversaw internal investigations into alleged misconduct or breaches of policy to maintain ethical standards throughout the company.

• Drafted and negotiated inbound acquisitions and mergers for private equity investment, documentation for construction loans, property due diligences and issued title certificates for real estate developers.
• Successfully handled litigations at forums like Bombay High Court, DRT and Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority.
• Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
• Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.

• In leadership role as head legal for construction finance for a NBFC, have drafted and negotiated loan documents, mortgage deeds and other security documents, deed of pledge, deed of hypothecation, escrow agreements for mortgage deeds and other security documents mortgage deeds and other security documents for real estate wholesale lending and perusing title certificates.
• Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices and strategies to overcome challenges while simultaneously strengthening their professional skillsets.
• Drove digital transformation efforts within the organization, leveraging emerging technologies to streamline workflows, improve communication channels, and enhance overall productivity.

• As head of the legal department, was responsible for drafting and review of term sheets/letter of intent Share Subscription cum Shareholders Agreements and for private equity investments for growth companies and real estate investments
• Played a vital role in obtaining SEBI Portfolio Manager License and handled SEBI compliances.

• Reporting to the senior partner, I headed the M&A team and have successfully lead inbound acquisitions and mergers for clients like Kerry Plc in global acquisition of Cargill’s global flavour business worth USD 230 million; Atria Brindavan Power Limited.
• Handled FEMA issues with RBI and provided solution oriented remedies on FEMA for Tourism Australia, Emirates.
• Worked for insurance companies like Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company.
• Streamlined operational efficiency by identifying areas for improvement and proposing actionable solutions.

• Assisted the legal head in the documentation of INR 1000 cr
• FDI investment in SPVs and negotiated the documents with Private Equity investment, takeover of company and land acquisitions in Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Kolkata
• Promoted to manager level within one year of joining.

• Worked with companies like, Eureka Forbes, Toyo Engineering and IT companies for their general commercial contracts and provided day to day advisory work
• Formulated Provident Fund rules on the basis of guidelines issued by the Provident Fund Commissioner.

• Assisted on International Agreements and Contracts, law relating to Oil and Gas, Trademark and company incorporation.