Parrth Thakar
London
Summary
An aspiring Barrister, pursuing the Bar Vocational Studies (LLM) course at City St. George's, University of London and an Advocate called to the Bar in India with expertise in civil and criminal litigation at the Bombay High Court. Represented clients across all tiers of courts, delivering research-backed legal advice. Dedicated to advancing a career at the English Bar, specialising in Banking and Finance, Commercial Laws, and Tax Laws, utilising persuasive advocacy and analytical reasoning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advocate
Thakar Legal LLP
Remote, Bombay
09.2024 - Current
- Represented clients in property cases concerning delayed possession, unilateral changes to building and apartment plans, and the fraudulent sale of the same flat to third parties.
- Drafted and filed a Revision Petition before the Bombay High Court to seek revision of a Family Court Order refusing the removal of the Defendant husband's family members in a case of alleged Domestic Violence, where the allegations against them did not meet the essential ingredients of the offence.
- Drafted a Memorandum of Deposit of Title Deeds, calculated the applicable Stamp Duty as per the provision, registered the Sustainability Linked Loan procured by JSW Cement Limited before the registrar, and ensured proper compliance.
- Drafted and negotiated a Share Subscription and Shareholders Agreement for private equity firms based in Singapore, London, and India, investing in a tech start-up operating in the agricultural sector.
Volunteer
Welcome Project, Community Law Advice Centre,
City, University of London
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted client conferences and triage under the supervision and guidance of the lead solicitor.
- Utilised the CLIO software for efficient handling and organisation of client files, case management, and other related tasks.
- Researched and advised on UK immigration and citizenship laws, Home Office regulations, statutory instruments, and the latest updates to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.
Advocate
Chambers of Advocate Ejaz Khan
Bombay
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Represented clients in civil claims, criminal trials, and appeals before the district civil and criminal courts, the Bombay High Court, and the Supreme Court.
- Drafted succinct pleadings, including writ petitions, special leave petitions, civil claims, defence statements, injunction applications, divorce petitions, and consumer complaints.
- Worked on cases concerning fraud, criminal breach of trust, embezzlement of funds, tax evasion, and other financial and economic crimes.
Volunteer
Welsh Rugby Union Pro Bono Project, Hugh James LLP
Cardiff, Wales
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with a team of students and solicitors to advise WRU on the appropriate corporate structure for unincorporated clubs.
- Analysed the drawbacks of an unincorporated organisation and, upon research, recommended conversion to a company limited by guarantee.
- Delivered a comparative presentation to the WRU executive committee evaluating the legal implications and procedures involved in incorporation.
Education
Diploma in Tax Laws -
Mumbai University
Mumbai2022
Bachelor of Legal Science and Bachelor of Laws (B.L.S. LL.B.) -
Mumbai University
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India12-2021
Bar Vocational Studies (LLM) -
The City Law School
London, UK08-2026
Graduate Diploma in Law -
Cardiff University
Cardiff06-2023
Skills
- Persuasive advocacy skills
- Effective communication and negotiation abilities
- Building and executing legal strategies
- Micro and macro case management abilities
- Drafting in-court and out-of-court legal documents
- Sound multi-jurisdictional legal knowledge
Certification
- Called to the Bar by the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa (India) and qualified as an Advocate.
Mini - Pupillage
1. 4 Pump Court | London | April 2026 - June 2026
- The mini-pupillage is scheduled for mid-2026.
2. Keating Chambers | London, United Kingdom | January 2022 - January 2022
- Observed leading barristers practising in construction, procurement and engineering areas of law.
- Drafted submissions on a mock adjudication case study by referring to relevant enactments and case laws.
- Gained valuable insight into the chamber culture and the practical and notional facets of construction and procurement law in England and Wales.
Moot Court Competitions
- Cardiff University Moot Court Competition – Qualified to represent the Appellant in the 2nd Round after successfully representing the Defendant in the 1st round in a case concerning Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion (Art. 9 ECHR) before the Court of Appeal in both instances.
- City Law School, Senior Moot Competition - Stood runner-up in the First Round after representing the Crown in an appeal concerning the criminal liability of an accessory to a murder.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Volunteer
Welcome Project, Community Law Advice Centre,
10.2024 - 12.2024
Advocate
Thakar Legal LLP
09.2024 - Current
Advocate
Chambers of Advocate Ejaz Khan
06.2023 - 08.2024
Volunteer
Welsh Rugby Union Pro Bono Project, Hugh James LLP
10.2022 - 04.2023
Diploma in Tax Laws -
Mumbai University
Bachelor of Legal Science and Bachelor of Laws (B.L.S. LL.B.) -
Mumbai University
Bar Vocational Studies (LLM) -
The City Law School
Graduate Diploma in Law -
Cardiff University