PREM NARAYANAN V
New Delhi
Summary
A motivated legal professional with a strong focus on banking law, taxation law, and white-collar crime litigation, aiming to leverage expertise and passion for legal intricacies to excel in diverse environments. Seeking to secure a challenging role that allows the application of specialized knowledge and skills to deliver impactful solutions, while continuously expanding legal acumen.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Direct Tax Intern
Lakshmikumaran Sridharan Attorneys
New Delhi
08.2024 - Current
- Tax Litigation and Advisory: Prepared 10+ legal opinions on direct tax matters, including corporate and international tax provisions.
- Case Law and Treaty Analysis: Conducted analysis of 5+ DTAA DAPE cases and OECD guidelines, contributing to tax dispute resolutions.
- Counter Affidavit Research: Performed research supporting a counter affidavit in the VA Properties Pvt Ltd case, improving legal positioning by 20%.
- Appeals and Cross-border Transactions: Assisted in filing 7+ appeals for income tax disputes, focusing on Permanent Establishment and arm's length pricing under DTAA.
- Developed critical problem-solving skills, learning how to address tax-related issues under tight deadlines and in high-pressure situations.
- Worked closely with team members to complete tasks efficiently under tight time constraints during peak periods of high workload demands.
- Produced briefs, located records and organized documentation to support court cases.
Trademark Research Intern
Kunnal Khanna & Co
New Delhi
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Drafted and reviewed over 10 legal statements for trademark cases, ensuring compliance with all applicable legal standards.
- Successfully assembled and presented substantial evidence in 90% of contested trademark applications, resulting in the protection of clients' intellectual property rights.
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Participated in regular meetings with project stakeholders for clear communication of progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Optimized research methodologies to improve result accuracy and reliability.
ADR Intern
Sambhav Initiative
Navsari
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Managed 50+ pre-litigation cases, achieving a 70% resolution rate through the National Lok Adalat system.
- Handled 100+ traffic challan cases in Navsari District with a 56% case turnaround rate.
- Analyzed data for 30+ cases, improving case resolution efficiency by 15%.
Streamlined case documentation and follow-up, enhancing team productivity. - Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Legal Intern
Office of Advocate Philip T Varghese
Kochi
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Conducted legal research and authored an article on 'Section 375 and Section 376 of the IPC.'
- Attended 20+ court proceedings at the District & Sessions Court in Ernakulam.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents and case materials for criminal cases.
- Collaborated with fellow interns on group projects, fostering a positive team environment and enhancing productivity.
Legal Intern
Chamber of Senior Counsel George Poonthottam
Kochi
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Drafted writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.
- Delivered a presentation on the powers of the High Court under Articles 226 and 227.
- Assisted in client consultations to gather relevant legal information.
- Attended court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies.
Education
LL.B -
Law Center 1, Faculty of Law, DU
Delhi 01.2021 - 07.2024
BCom- Taxation and Finance -
Amrita School of Arts And Science
Mysore 07.2016 - 01.2019
Skills
Legal Documentationundefined
Certification
Diploma in Advanced Contract Drafting, Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (recognized by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)) from Law Sikho.
Profile Snapshot
Sound knowledge in litigating cases involving compliance with banking regulations and defending against enforcement actions by regulatory bodies.
Ability to represent corporations in disputes with tax authorities, including audits, appeals, and litigation over tax assessments and penalties. Proficiency in drafting legal documents such as contracts, agreements, corporate policies, bylaws, and legal opinions with attention to detail and precision.
Ability to handle cases involving allegations of corporate fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, and other white-collar crimes.
Timeline
Direct Tax Intern
Lakshmikumaran Sridharan Attorneys
08.2024 - Current
Trademark Research Intern
Kunnal Khanna & Co
03.2023 - 05.2023
ADR Intern
Sambhav Initiative
06.2022 - 07.2022
Legal Intern
Office of Advocate Philip T Varghese
01.2022 - 02.2022
Legal Intern
Chamber of Senior Counsel George Poonthottam
10.2021 - 12.2021
LL.B -
Law Center 1, Faculty of Law, DU
01.2021 - 07.2024
BCom- Taxation and Finance -
Amrita School of Arts And Science
07.2016 - 01.2019
Diploma in Advanced Contract Drafting, Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (recognized by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)) from Law Sikho.
White Collar Crime Investigation and Trial from MZM Legal
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