Archika Agarwal

Results-driven professional with 5 years of corporate law experience and a background in corporate strategy at a startup. Skilled in meticulous analysis and delivering impactful business solutions, with proven leadership in contract management and strategic development.

Work Experience

Pre-MBA Intern – Founder’s Office, Corporate Strategy | PetPooja | Ahmedabad

  • Redefined company strategy| for 'Marketing Hub' using insights from a market needs assessment and interviews with over 100 restaurant owners and 200 staff, leading to the successful onboarding of 1,000 customers.
  • Conducted a feasibility analysis to understand if Marketing Hub can be developed as a platform between social media influencers and restaurant owners.
  • Interviewed 100+ social media influencers across 5 major cities to understand their interest in such a platform

 

Senior Associate, Law | R&D Law Chambers | Ahmedabad

  • Negotiated contracts between client companies, responsible for the complete contract lifecycle management from contract planning to handover.
  • Spearheaded effective out-of-court settlements to the tune of 50 crores with multiple cases settled within 6 months
  • Single-handedly dealt cases on Companies Act, 2013 and IBC including cases on siphoning of funds, oppression and mismanagement
  • Handled clients on an end-to-end basis from rendering legal advice to drafting notices, replies, submissions and arguments, achieving favorable decisions before High Court of Gujarat, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Lower Courts at Ahmedabad.
  • Led a team of 5 members for aspects of litigation such as documentation management, research, client communication, court pleadings 
  • Responsible for drafting and vetting of agreements including lease, Partnership, Deed of Retirement, Joint Venture Agreement

 

Junior Associate, Law  | R&D Law Chambers | Ahmedabad

  • Proposed a newer business model & drafted contracts for vehicle leasing & agreements with charging stations that resulted in BluSmart operating with a fleet of 7000 EVs
  • Attended court hearing and carried out case research, drafted legal notices, replies, submissions, arguments, etc
  • Wrote Articles on various topics like choice of law, liquidated damages and nature of receipts under settlement agreement
Accomplishments
  • Fast track promotion - Promoted early to a Senior Associate for Exceptional Performance in the area of contracts
  • Batch Topper - ISC Topper (Science) in class 12th 
  • Exemplary Performance - Completed CS Executive exams in the first attempt while also pursuing my 5-year law course

 

Education

BBA LLB(Honours), Institute of Law, Nirma University

Certificates
  • Company Secretary (CS), Institute of Company Secretaries of India
  • Introduction to Banking, Corporate Finance Institute
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Member, Cultural Committee at IIMA PGPX
  • Highly Commended, Annual Hindi Play, Sherwood College
  • Highly Commended, English Speech Trophy, Sherwood College
  • Highly Commended, English Debates, Sherwood College
  • First Position, Table Tennis Sr. Girls (Doubles), Sherwood College

Quick Look

  • Work Experience: 5.5 Years
  • Previous Roles

     Senior Associate, R&D Law Chambers

  • Function : Other
  • Industry/Sector: Legal
Work Experience

Pre-MBA Intern – Founder’s Office, Corporate Strategy | PetPooja | Ahmedabad

  • Redefined company strategy| for 'Marketing Hub' using insights from a market needs assessment and interviews with over 100 restaurant owners and 200 staff, leading to the successful onboarding of 1,000 customers.
  • Conducted a feasibility analysis to understand if Marketing Hub can be developed as a platform between social media influencers and restaurant owners.
  • Interviewed 100+ social media influencers across 5 major cities to understand their interest in such a platform

 

Senior Associate, Law | R&D Law Chambers | Ahmedabad

  • Negotiated contracts between client companies, responsible for the complete contract lifecycle management from contract planning to handover.
  • Spearheaded effective out-of-court settlements to the tune of 50 crores with multiple cases settled within 6 months
  • Single-handedly dealt cases on Companies Act, 2013 and IBC including cases on siphoning of funds, oppression and mismanagement
  • Handled clients on an end-to-end basis from rendering legal advice to drafting notices, replies, submissions and arguments, achieving favorable decisions before High Court of Gujarat, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Lower Courts at Ahmedabad.
  • Led a team of 5 members for aspects of litigation such as documentation management, research, client communication, court pleadings 
  • Responsible for drafting and vetting of agreements including lease, Partnership, Deed of Retirement, Joint Venture Agreement

 

Junior Associate, Law  | R&D Law Chambers | Ahmedabad

  • Proposed a newer business model & drafted contracts for vehicle leasing & agreements with charging stations that resulted in BluSmart operating with a fleet of 7000 EVs
  • Attended court hearing and carried out case research, drafted legal notices, replies, submissions, arguments, etc
  • Wrote Articles on various topics like choice of law, liquidated damages and nature of receipts under settlement agreement
Accomplishments
  • Fast track promotion - Promoted early to a Senior Associate for Exceptional Performance in the area of contracts
  • Batch Topper - ISC Topper (Science) in class 12th 
  • Exemplary Performance - Completed CS Executive exams in the first attempt while also pursuing my 5-year law course

 

Education

BBA LLB(Honours), Institute of Law, Nirma University

Certificates
  • Company Secretary (CS), Institute of Company Secretaries of India
  • Introduction to Banking, Corporate Finance Institute
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Member, Cultural Committee at IIMA PGPX
  • Highly Commended, Annual Hindi Play, Sherwood College
  • Highly Commended, English Speech Trophy, Sherwood College
  • Highly Commended, English Debates, Sherwood College
  • First Position, Table Tennis Sr. Girls (Doubles), Sherwood College