First Name: RAGHUNATH
E-Mail Address: raghunatht@rediffmail.com
Country: United Arab Emirates
Phone: 0503549088
Job Position Applying For: Legal\Paralegal
Current Job Title: Legal advisor
Total Years of Experience: 18
Copy your Resume / CV in this box: Raghunath Thonaparthi
raghunatht@lawyer.com
Cell : +971503549088
Skype : raghunatht
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Legal professional with 20 years of experience in multi-jurisdictional law practice and corporate counsel, providing analysis and counseling on complex legal documents and policies including but not limited to corporate matters, commercial transactions, banking and finance, property and construction, real estate acquisitions, liasoning with various government authorities, mergers and acquisitions, financial restructuring, arbitration and mediation, family matters, general crime and litigation issues.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Working as Legal Advisor for PACE Group, group of schools in Sharjah, Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Qatar and India from Sep 2018 to till date.
Worked as Legal Advisor for M/s Alwafa Holding (Real Estate), Dubai from Oct 2017 to Sep 2018.
Worked as Senior Legal Advisor for M/s Team Safety Consultants (Third party Inspection Engineering Consultants), Dubai, UAE from 2015 to 2017.
Worked as Senior Manager for M/s Building Blocks Projects Pvt. Ltd. (Real Estate) from 2013 to 2015.
Worked as Manager for Beryl Springs Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (Real Estate) from 2011 to 2013.
Worked as Executive for Elite Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd (Contracting) from 2008 to 2011.
Independent practice as an advocate from 2001 to 2008.
Worked as Junior Advocate for Senior Counsel & Former Advocate general, from 1998 to 2001.
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Vetting & standardization of all types of corporate documentations including agreements and review (non-disclosure agreements, memorandum of understanding, joint venture agreements, escrow agreements, etc.)
Filing and follow-up of cases relating to labour, commercial and criminal at Dubai & Abu Dhabi courts, ministry of labour, public prosecutor, police stations and before center for amicable settlement of disputes.
Attending before the Experts, preparing the submission to be submitted before the Expert.
Resolving the labour issues by amicable settlement.
Bad debts recovery, issuing demand notices and filing commercial cases against the debt defaulters.
Anticipating & mitigating potential legal problems and providing legal advisory support on all types of legal matters of the company.
Acting as a channel of contact between various departments of the company and the attorneys of the company in ensuring that all the legal matters are correctly handled. Providing the final recommendations for the risk management plans providing key potential areas upon adoption such plan and clarify in-advance a thorough troubleshooting for each orientation. Formulating strategies for legal issues; internal consultation, contract reviews, compliance with laws, group-public reputation…etc. that ensure proper utilization of resources with eliminating the chance of legal risks.
Ensuring that the company complies with all the applicable economic and business legislations and other business related legislations.
Responding to the customer grievances and clarifying various queries on legal issues, title issues, etc.
Reviewing & negotiating deals & related terms & conditions with customers, suppliers, subcontractors & third parties.
Providing proactive legal advice on - risk exposure & management, assets & business relationships, mergers & acquisitions, regulatory matters & other transactional matters.
Managing litigation & other claims, including coordination with external counsels.
Monitoring & reporting new laws, rules & regulations affecting the company.
Maintaining MIS details related to legal department
Maintaining database and personnel file related to legal department
Due diligence reports.
Legal research work by surfing on the net with respect to state / central laws and preparing & generating reports/checklist for the management regarding the project pre launch / post launch compliances, etc., and sending reports regarding all legal, labour, corporate issues including environmental laws when required.
Title verification and legal opinions at the time of purchase of lands.
Getting Layout Plan approvals from DTCP, conversion of the land from Agriculture to non-Agriculture and various proceedings from MRO office and RDO office
Liaisoning with various government departments.
Drafting & filing of writ petitions, plaints, written statements, etc at civil, criminal & High courts.
Filed PIL on Patent Rights of Life Saving Drugs
Drafting of Contract Agreements and Filing suits for breach of contracts
Submitting legal opinion’s for real estate and legal auditing for Banks
Filed matters relating to rent control, evictions, labour, insurance etc.,
Filed matters relating to consumer redressal at district and state consumer forum.
Other duties as required from time to time or as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Conveyance, Convincing, Adaptability, Time Management, Handling Pressure, etc.,
QUALIFICATION
Master of Commerce(M.Com) Osmania University, June 2008
Bachelor of Laws(LL.B) Osmania University, Nov 1997
Bachelor of Commerce(B.Com) Osmania University, Mar 1994
Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations (PGDIRPM) Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan(Equivalent to MBA), Nov 1997
Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Laws & Intellectual Property Rights (PGDCL&IPR) University of Hyderabad, (Final Semester)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in MS-Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Tally ERP 9 Certification (Accounting Packaging)
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Life Member of Telangana High Court Advocates Association.
Life Member of Metropolitan Criminal Court Advocates Association, Hyderabad.
Member of International Bar Association
Participated in Practical Training Programme on Intellectual Property Rights conducted by Govt. of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion
PERSONAL PROFILE
Date of Birth : 11 April 1973
Marital Status : Married
Languages known : English, Hindi and Telugu Nationality : Indian
E-Mail Address: raghunatht@rediffmail.com
Country: United Arab Emirates
Phone: 0503549088
Job Position Applying For: Legal\Paralegal
Current Job Title: Legal advisor
Total Years of Experience: 18
Copy your Resume / CV in this box: Raghunath Thonaparthi
raghunatht@lawyer.com
Cell : +971503549088
Skype : raghunatht
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Legal professional with 20 years of experience in multi-jurisdictional law practice and corporate counsel, providing analysis and counseling on complex legal documents and policies including but not limited to corporate matters, commercial transactions, banking and finance, property and construction, real estate acquisitions, liasoning with various government authorities, mergers and acquisitions, financial restructuring, arbitration and mediation, family matters, general crime and litigation issues.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Working as Legal Advisor for PACE Group, group of schools in Sharjah, Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Qatar and India from Sep 2018 to till date.
Worked as Legal Advisor for M/s Alwafa Holding (Real Estate), Dubai from Oct 2017 to Sep 2018.
Worked as Senior Legal Advisor for M/s Team Safety Consultants (Third party Inspection Engineering Consultants), Dubai, UAE from 2015 to 2017.
Worked as Senior Manager for M/s Building Blocks Projects Pvt. Ltd. (Real Estate) from 2013 to 2015.
Worked as Manager for Beryl Springs Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (Real Estate) from 2011 to 2013.
Worked as Executive for Elite Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd (Contracting) from 2008 to 2011.
Independent practice as an advocate from 2001 to 2008.
Worked as Junior Advocate for Senior Counsel & Former Advocate general, from 1998 to 2001.
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Vetting & standardization of all types of corporate documentations including agreements and review (non-disclosure agreements, memorandum of understanding, joint venture agreements, escrow agreements, etc.)
Filing and follow-up of cases relating to labour, commercial and criminal at Dubai & Abu Dhabi courts, ministry of labour, public prosecutor, police stations and before center for amicable settlement of disputes.
Attending before the Experts, preparing the submission to be submitted before the Expert.
Resolving the labour issues by amicable settlement.
Bad debts recovery, issuing demand notices and filing commercial cases against the debt defaulters.
Anticipating & mitigating potential legal problems and providing legal advisory support on all types of legal matters of the company.
Acting as a channel of contact between various departments of the company and the attorneys of the company in ensuring that all the legal matters are correctly handled. Providing the final recommendations for the risk management plans providing key potential areas upon adoption such plan and clarify in-advance a thorough troubleshooting for each orientation. Formulating strategies for legal issues; internal consultation, contract reviews, compliance with laws, group-public reputation…etc. that ensure proper utilization of resources with eliminating the chance of legal risks.
Ensuring that the company complies with all the applicable economic and business legislations and other business related legislations.
Responding to the customer grievances and clarifying various queries on legal issues, title issues, etc.
Reviewing & negotiating deals & related terms & conditions with customers, suppliers, subcontractors & third parties.
Providing proactive legal advice on - risk exposure & management, assets & business relationships, mergers & acquisitions, regulatory matters & other transactional matters.
Managing litigation & other claims, including coordination with external counsels.
Monitoring & reporting new laws, rules & regulations affecting the company.
Maintaining MIS details related to legal department
Maintaining database and personnel file related to legal department
Due diligence reports.
Legal research work by surfing on the net with respect to state / central laws and preparing & generating reports/checklist for the management regarding the project pre launch / post launch compliances, etc., and sending reports regarding all legal, labour, corporate issues including environmental laws when required.
Title verification and legal opinions at the time of purchase of lands.
Getting Layout Plan approvals from DTCP, conversion of the land from Agriculture to non-Agriculture and various proceedings from MRO office and RDO office
Liaisoning with various government departments.
Drafting & filing of writ petitions, plaints, written statements, etc at civil, criminal & High courts.
Filed PIL on Patent Rights of Life Saving Drugs
Drafting of Contract Agreements and Filing suits for breach of contracts
Submitting legal opinion’s for real estate and legal auditing for Banks
Filed matters relating to rent control, evictions, labour, insurance etc.,
Filed matters relating to consumer redressal at district and state consumer forum.
Other duties as required from time to time or as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Conveyance, Convincing, Adaptability, Time Management, Handling Pressure, etc.,
QUALIFICATION
Master of Commerce(M.Com) Osmania University, June 2008
Bachelor of Laws(LL.B) Osmania University, Nov 1997
Bachelor of Commerce(B.Com) Osmania University, Mar 1994
Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations (PGDIRPM) Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan(Equivalent to MBA), Nov 1997
Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Laws & Intellectual Property Rights (PGDCL&IPR) University of Hyderabad, (Final Semester)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in MS-Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Tally ERP 9 Certification (Accounting Packaging)
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Life Member of Telangana High Court Advocates Association.
Life Member of Metropolitan Criminal Court Advocates Association, Hyderabad.
Member of International Bar Association
Participated in Practical Training Programme on Intellectual Property Rights conducted by Govt. of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion
PERSONAL PROFILE
Date of Birth : 11 April 1973
Marital Status : Married
Languages known : English, Hindi and Telugu Nationality : Indian
