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Anant Kishore

Anant Kishore

Birmingham,United Kingdom

Summary

Accomplished, meticulous, and driven legal professional with extensive experience in international law, contract law, and litigation procedures. Demonstrates exceptional analytical skills and proficiency in legal software, including Westlaw and LexisNexis. Adept at document drafting, case law analysis, and statutory analysis. Proven ability in negotiation, alternate dispute resolution, and commercial contract management. Career goal includes leveraging skills in a dynamic legal environment to drive successful outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3953
3953
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Legal Intern

Veritae Legal Advocates and Solicitors
Kochi, India
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Participated in client consultations, and provided valuable input based on research findings.
  • Drafted accurate legal documentation from comprehensive research.
  • Served court summonses and orders for prompt action.
  • Drew up and filed legal contracts ahead of casework commencement.
  • Organised files and maintained a comprehensive database of all ongoing cases for easy retrieval.
  • Managed high-volume client caseloads through planning and organisation.
  • Evaluated legal loopholes and pitfalls, proactively addressing potential case challenges.
  • Gained vast knowledge of regulations and policies associated with corporate law.

Research Assistant

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Primarily assisted Dr Jason Haynes in his research into Regulatory Chills in Investment Arbitration
  • Conducted comprehensive literature reviews for project groundwork.
  • Facilitated successful completion of complex studies by diligently meeting deadlines.
  • Prepared detailed reports summarising research findings to facilitate decision-making.
  • Exhibited exceptional problem-solving skills during unexpected research setbacks.
  • Assessed validity of information sources, guaranteed reliable data collection.
  • Conducted research and gathered information from multiple sources to present clear results.

Legal Intern

Arikkat Vijayan Menon Associates
Kochi, India
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Worked under the now Hon'ble Justice Harishankar Vijayan Menon on tax-related disputes
  • The disputes primarily focused on income tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • Proofread and edited solicitation letters ensuring accuracy in communication with clients or opposing parties.
  • Performed administrative tasks to facilitate smooth office operations.
  • Assisted in preparing materials for trial, facilitated effective presentation of arguments before the court.
  • Recorded detailed notes from client and witness interviews for further investigation.
  • Participated in client consultations, provided valuable input based on research findings.
  • Conducted legal research and drafted official documentation.
  • Assisted in drafting legal documents for successful court submissions.
  • Drafted legal arguments to gain mastery of case strategy and support attorney litigation.
  • Shadowed experienced lawyers during court hearings for practical exposure to litigation processes.

Legal Intern

Law Chambers of Advocate Joice George
Kochi, India
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Primarily dealt with disputes relating to labour law.
  • Conducted legal research to gather information for case strategy and argumentation.
  • Actioned legal procedures according to instruction, supporting Partners' caseload management.
  • Monitored legislation changes, keeping the team informed promptly.
  • Collaborated with other paralegals for successful completion of complex cases.
  • Drafted and reviewed legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Navigated legal databases proficiently, retrieving relevant precedents swiftly.
  • Assisted senior solicitors by conducting extensive legal research.
  • Reviewed legal documentation and flagged errors for correction.
  • Drafted briefs and motions, generating relevant legal documentation to support case needs.

Legal Intern

Law Chambers of Advocate Liji. J. Vadakeddom
Kochi, India
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Worked on matters relating to family law and property law under a trained and experienced senior advocate of the High Court of Kerala
  • Handled confidential materials responsibly maintaining integrity and trust within the firm.
  • Evaluated legal loopholes and pitfalls, proactively addressing potential case challenges.
  • Reviewed legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
  • Resolved file-related queries via telephone and in-person communications.
  • Proofread and edited legal documents to verify correct spelling, grammar and content.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality protocols, safeguarding sensitive client information.
  • Drafted and submitted legal documents to senior staff for review and approval.
  • Identified cross-selling opportunities to increase client case value.
  • Raised legal queries from clients and communicated outcomes to enable case progress.
  • Tracked cases using dedicated software solutions, maintained meticulous records.
  • Kept abreast with latest legal updates to inform decision-making processes.
  • Documented case progress and outcomes, creating reports for further analysis.
  • Facilitated client meetings to enhance relationship building efforts.
  • Enhanced efficiency by reviewing and summarising legal documents.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in legislation and legal trends.
  • Scanned, faxed and archived documentation for robust case files.

Legal Intern

Law Chambers of Advocate D. Kishore
Kochi, India
03.2020 - 05.2020
  • Researched and worked on matters related to Property Law and Constitutional Law
  • Assisted in preparing materials for trial, facilitated effective presentation of arguments before the court.
  • Assisted in drafting legal documents for successful court submissions.
  • Drafted legal arguments to gain mastery of case strategy and support attorney litigation.
  • Achieved efficient case management by meticulously organising legal documents.
  • Facilitated smooth office operations by performing routine clerical tasks .
  • Provided comprehensive support to solicitors during trial preparations.
  • Drafted complex legal documents for successful court proceedings.
  • Ensured client satisfaction with timely and accurate communication.
  • Liaised professionally with external legal teams for smooth case management.
  • Managed client files with highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.
  • Performed additional research and evidence gathering to strengthen client cases.

Education

Master of Laws - LLM - International Disputes

University of Birmingham
Birmingham
09/2023 - 11/2024

Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law

Bennett University
Kochi, Kerala, India
01/2018 - 12/2023

Certificate of Higher Education -

Greets Public School
Kochi, Kerala
07.2006 - 08.2018

Skills


  • Analytical Skills
  • Negotiation
  • Court calendar coordination
  • Commercial contract management
  • Westlaw and LexisNexis
  • Document drafting
  • Exceptional writer
  • Case law analysis
  • Statutory analysis
  • Tax law awareness
  • Litigation procedure
  • Legal software proficiency
  • Drafting correspondence

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Certification

  • Provisional Enrollment Qualification in the Bar Association of Kerala, India. Enrollment no. K/004149/2024.
  • Diploma in International Contract Negotiation, Drafting, and Enforcement, from Addictive Learning Technology Pvt. Ltd, 27/02/2023. Awarded Grade A.
  • International Summer Law School 2022, University of Greenwich: International Contract Negotiation, 07/07/22

Languages

Malayalam
Advanced
Spanish
Intermediate
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Japanese
Intermediate
Arabic
Elementary

Affiliations

  • Hobbies include reading, chess and debating. Topics of interest aside from law include philosophy, sociology, evolutionary psychology, biology, and mathematical physics

Accomplishments

    Smart Contracts: A New Emerging Era of Legal Jurisprudence. Chapter in Legal Research in the Era of Technological Advancement: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Way. ISBN: 9789393715111, Bloomsbury Publication

    This paper discusses the relationship between Smart Contracts running on blockchain technology, and the traditional law of contract in India. The paper is an attempt to show that even though there may be many similarities between smart contracts and traditional contracts, however, the nature of technology makes it difficult to be regulated by the traditional law. One of the arguments propagated in the paper is that smart contracts are a means to a contract and can be incorporated under the traditional law of law of contract. However, doing that requires in-depth research by the legal academics and scholars. The paper also strongly supports and recommends including smart contracts and other technological advancement into the current legal pedagogy to make the students aware of the transformations.

Volunteering

Global Volunteer, AIESEC Global, Bielefeld Chapter, Germany,

Part of a team in Bielefeld, Germany focused primarily on economic empowerment through access to mobility and providing humanitarian aid to 3rd world nations.
Engaged in various activities, mostly concerning the allocation of refugees and their welfare. Roles included working as a member of the "Move Bielefeld" Project wherein the aim was to mobilize refugees and immigrants coming to Germany by giving them bicycles. Other roles included working as kitchen staff in a community kitchen in Cafe Willkommen, working as a receptionist, building toys and board games for blind kids.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Legal Intern

Veritae Legal Advocates and Solicitors
10.2024 - 11.2024

Research Assistant

University of Birmingham
01.2024 - 04.2024

Legal Intern

Arikkat Vijayan Menon Associates
05.2023 - 09.2023

Legal Intern

Law Chambers of Advocate Joice George
10.2021 - 12.2021

Legal Intern

Law Chambers of Advocate Liji. J. Vadakeddom
07.2021 - 09.2021

Legal Intern

Law Chambers of Advocate D. Kishore
03.2020 - 05.2020

Certificate of Higher Education -

Greets Public School
07.2006 - 08.2018
  • Provisional Enrollment Qualification in the Bar Association of Kerala, India. Enrollment no. K/004149/2024.
  • Diploma in International Contract Negotiation, Drafting, and Enforcement, from Addictive Learning Technology Pvt. Ltd, 27/02/2023. Awarded Grade A.
  • International Summer Law School 2022, University of Greenwich: International Contract Negotiation, 07/07/22

Master of Laws - LLM - International Disputes

University of Birmingham
09/2023 - 11/2024

Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law

Bennett University
01/2018 - 12/2023
Anant Kishore