Adv. Astha Sehgal is a practicing lawyer in New Delhi. Post Qualification Experience of 3.5 years with detail-orientated and adept at making critical decisions and ability to deal with complex cases and produce results within deadlines. Well-versed in operating in dynamic environments and able to quickly adapt to changing demands of legal field.
She has worked with Commercial Law Chamber, New Delhi as Senior Associate for couple of years. She has handled following matters while working with the Law Firm -
1. Handled consumer matters (PAN India) for a leading aviation and insurance company, with work comprising of regular appearance before Consumer Forums; Extensive research and drafting of Legal Notices, Reply to Legal Notices, Written Statements, Rejoinder, Evidences, Arguments, Appeals, Review Petitions, Revision Petition etc.
2. Drafting and filing of applications under Section 7, 9 and Appeals under Section 61(2) of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016; Representing
the Creditor/Appellant across the Hon'ble NCLAT and NCLT Delhi, Hyderabad and Chandigarh.
3. Researched on the concept of ‘advance paid as operational debt' and ‘simultaneous proceedings against personal guarantors' and represented the
financial creditor in the matters tagged along with the landmark case - Lalit Kumar Jain vs Union of India & Ors, before the Hon'ble Supreme Court
4. Assisted in drafting Writs, Quashing Petitions against government authorities/departments in matters pertaining to Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940
for leading Pharmaceutical Companies.
5. Contractual Drafting for Education, Healthcare and Defense sectors, such as Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Disclaimer, Confidentiality Policy, Employment
Agreement, Non-Disclosure Agreement, Tripartite Agreements, Technology Transfer Agreement (National & International).
6. Skilled in evaluating findings and developing strategies and arguments.
7. Exposure to Court Appearances (PAN India): Supreme Court, High Courts, District Courts, Consumer and Company Law Tribunals, Mediation
Centers, Regulatory Authorities, etc.
8. Advising in matters pertaining to POSH.
9. Assisted in advising high stake clients comprising of issuance of legal opinions and compliance advisories.
Astha has completed her Law degree from Amity Law School, Amity University, BA.LLB (H)- (CGPA: 8.08/10). She has published articles on
1. ‘Suspension of Labour Laws’. [ Publisher: LexGaze Law Review & Blog; 2020];
2. Article on Juvenile Justice Law in India ‘From remission to retribution: The new juvenile justice law’ [ Publisher : ‘The Legit Eye’; 2018]
3. Article on ‘Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace.’ [ Publisher: ‘Racolb Legal’; 2017]
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