Shivakumar A

Research direct and indirect tax disputes, including matters pending before the GST Appellate Tribunal, working directly under senior counsel. Analyse GST notifications and constitutional provisions to build arguments used in live matters.

Drafted and reviewed investor and employee agreements, incorporating commercial, contractual, and compliance requirements. Researched regulatory requirements for construction operations, including contractual obligations and safety standards.

Conducted legal research and case-law analysis; prepared structured research summaries and organised legal documentation.

Reviewed commercial and SaaS agreements and flagged contractual risks in plain language for business stakeholders. Researched corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory questions; supported internal policy review and prepared compliance documentation.

Prepared 2 sets of Memorandum and Articles of Association for company-registration mandates. Drafted 8 affidavits, 4 rent agreements, 3 non-disclosure agreements, and 2 marketing proposals for live client matters.

Researched legislative and regulatory issues across several divisions, including comparative studies on governance and reform policy. Co-drafted internal briefs and policy recommendations submitted to senior officials.

Observed mediation and counselling sessions over three weeks across TNSLSA, the Chennai District Legal Services Authority, and allied institutions, including a sub-jail, a central prison, and the Institute of Mental Health.

Drafted legal notices, deeds, applications, and client summaries in constitutional and family-law matters; conducted statutory and case-law research.

Drafted 3 civil applications and 2 writ petitions; prepared briefs and hearing notes for 5+ matters and organised and indexed case files. Attended 10+ hearings at the Chennai District Court in motor accident claim and family-law matters.

Handled 10+ ROC filings for incorporation and annual compliance through the MCA portal with zero discrepancies. Supported company-registration coordination for startups and LLPs, achieving 100% on-time submission across assigned filings.

Grade: 7.3 or 8.0/10.0

Activities and societies: Oralist, Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, National Qualifying Rounds, 2025; Best Speaker (Male), AGISS Moot Court Competition, 2022; Second Best Entry, Policy Review 2024, hosted by Government Law College, Mumbai; Certified Mediation Program for Law Students, E-Mediation Writings, 2023–2024.

Pursuing BA LLB (Hons) with a concentration in Constitutional Law and Business Law, expected to confer in November 2026. Active in moot court competitions and certified in mediation.

Completed AI Governance Certification in July 2026.

Completed Introduction to Data Protection Law in October 2025.

Completed Contract Management for Beginners in October 2025.

Completed a certified mediation program for law students.

Certified as a Manupatra Certified Legal Researcher in Online Legal Research in July 2025.