MR. PRATEEK SETHI
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON (UCL)
Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT
Mobile: +91 9999993930
Email id: prateeksethi 77@gmail.com
Date of Birth: 22/09/1987
Academic Status
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Completed Masters of Laws (L.L.M.) in Corporate Laws at University College London (UCL),
London. (Final Results awaited)
Following were the course modules:
o Legal Aspects of International Finance
o Corporate Finance
o Cross Border Mergers and Acquisitions
o Corporate Social Responsibility
o Corporate Insolvency
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Wrote a dissertation on ‘Hostile Takeovers and the Defensive Strategies’ as a mandatory
requirement to complete masters.
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Completed L.L.B. (Hons) from Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, affiliated to Guru
Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, India with 65.24%. Graduated in June, 2011.
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Wrote a dissertation on ‘Law of Mergers & Acquisitions in India’ as a mandatory requirement to
complete L.L.B. (H).
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Senior Secondary (12th grade) from Manav Sthali School, New Delhi, India with 75.4 % in 2006.
High School (10th grade) from Manav Sthali School, New Delhi, India with 82.2 % in 2004.
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Diploma in Cyber Law from Asian School of Cyber Laws, India
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Online Integrated Course in Intellectual Property Rights from Asian School of Cyber Laws,
India
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Diploma in Corporate Law from ASCL Law School, India.
Internships
1. Currently interning at Desai & Diwanji, Gurgaon (from December, 2012)
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Researched and drafted Share Purchase Agreements and resolutions,
Due Diligence,
Prepared notes on recent developments in FDI Policy and the Companies Bill, 2012,
Researched on the Takeover Code, 2011 and gave a presentation on its impact on Hostile
Takeovers.
2. MARS & Partners, New Delhi (4 weeks during April, 2011)
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Worked on wide array of matters involving aspects of Corporate Law, Arbitration Law, Contract
Law, Procedural Law and Property Law.
3. AZB & Partners, New Delhi (4 weeks during March, 2011)
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Worked on DRHPs,
Review and revision of various Articles of Associations,
Researched on constitution and bye-laws of various alumni associations.
4. FOXMANDAL & Co., New Delhi (4 weeks during February, 2011)
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Extensive research on topics related to Visa Information for all countries and Immigration laws,
Data protection laws in various continents,
Made a presentation on Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 in the firm’s weekly meeting.
5. Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A. Shroff & Co. , New Delhi (2 weeks during
October, 2010)
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Researched on compulsory licensing, patent requirements and drug regulations in India with
respect to pharmaceutical mergers,
Prepared a note on the status of a trust after merger of two companies,
Researched and made a note on the recent amendments through circulars and notifications under
RBI, SEBI and FEMA,
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Desai & Diwanji, Mumbai (4 weeks during July, 2010)
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Formulated permits, consents and approvals to establish a company with respect to its objects and
articles,
Researched on the scope and ambit of disclosure of interest by directors under the Companies
Act, 1956,
Prepared a note on overseas direct investments and pricing guidelines under the RBI guidelines
and provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.
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7. Dua Associates, New Delhi (4 weeks during July, 2009)
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Researched on organizational structures and managements of various sports clubs and non-profit
organizations,
Prepared a detailed note on the concept of “Lifting the Corporate Veil” and under what
circumstances would a court be compelled to do so.
8. AZB & Partners, New Delhi (4 weeks during June, 2009)
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Researched on various aspects of FEMA 1999 and SARFAESI Act 2002,
Prepared a detailed note on the disclosures require to be made under SEBI regulations, the listing
agreement and the Companies Ac by listing companies undergoing Reverse Merger,
Prepared a presentation on Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP).
9. Mr. P.H.Parekh (former President, Supreme Court Bar Association), New Delhi (4 weeks
during January, 2009)
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Assisted in court filings,
Attended proceeding of all District Courts, Supreme Court,
Prepared arguments for the main counsel.
10. P.H. Parekh & Co., New Delhi. (8 weeks during June & July, 2008)
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Drafted several written statements in reply to defamation suits and a plaint in connection with
matter relating to non payment of dues,
Researched various aspects of Family Law, the Companies Act, 1956, Arbitration Law, Property
Law and Environmental Law.
Worked with Veda Foundation (educational NGO) for imparting education in rural areas.
Worked with Indus Learning Solutions as an external resource for teacher evaluation for
educational assessments of various schools in Hyderabad.
Co – Curricular
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‘Best Speaker’ in Model United Nations Conference (MUN) at AURA 2010, Inter-College
Management & Cultural Fest.
‘Student of the Month’ for February 2010 at ASCL Law School.
Participated in 2nd All India Vivekananda Moot court Competition, 2007.
Participated in Sandeep Dhankar Memorial Intra-College Moot Court Competition, 2008.
Extra – Curricular
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Completed graduation in Indian Classical Music i.e. Prabhakar Degree (B.A.) from Allahabad
Prayag Sangit Samiti.
Junior Diploma in Tabla.
Junior & Senior Diploma in Indian Vocal Classical Singing.
‘Head-Boy’ of Manav Sthali School., whereby I represented the school at all events.
3rd Prize in Street Theatre at Delhi School’s Literacy Project.
3rd Position in Group Instrumental Group Song at Delhi Public School’s ‘Interact Thunder2003’.
Title of ‘Manav Sur Sadhak’ from school on farewell.
Post Graduate Event Organizer for the Indian Society at UCL.
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