Professional Summary:
Zeeshan has over 16 years of experience in strategizing and handling complex litigation and specializes in Civil / Commercial Litigation and Disputes Resolution with emphasis on diverse industries, including manufacturing, infrastructure, finance, ports, logistics, Intellectual Property Rights, Insurance and Aviation.
Representative Clients:
Zeeshan represents and advises several multinational as well as domestic industrial and engineering companies, hospitals, medical health centres, public sector entities, aviation companies, pharmaceutical corporations, international exporters, insurance companies and maritime organizations.
Relevant Recent Experience:
- Advised, represented and defended the Board of Directors of Aviation, Engineering and Manufacturing Companies and their subsidiaries, before various investigating authorities such as EOW, ED and SFIO.
- Successfully defended and obtained Anticipatory Bail, Bail and discharge of the Directors as also favorable orders for the companies against the proceedings in cases of criminal prosecution under PMLA and other related crimes registered under Penal Laws.
- Demonstrated expertise in navigating complex litigation, including civil appeals, special leave petitions, and disputes across diverse Indian courts.
- Skilfully managed property disputes, crafting declaratory suits, responses, and supplementary pleadings for submission to higher judicial authorities.
- Provided strategic advice to financial creditors, operational creditors, corporate debtors, guarantors, and resolution professionals on legal proceedings arising from the Insolvency and Bankruptcy regime, litigated in various NCLTs and NCLAT.
- Strategized and represented clients in corporate disputes involving allegations of oppression and operational mismanagement before multiple NCLTs.
- Structured business transfer agreements and corporate restructuring to facilitate smooth operational transitions.
Indicative Experience
He possesses proficiency in drafting and reviewing a range of corporate agreements such as business transfer agreements, service agreements, and more. His expertise extends to delivering strategic corporate advisory services, specializing in guidance related to diverse regulatory frameworks. This ensures meticulous legal compliance and promotes robust corporate governance practices.
His experience spans across litigation, arbitration, and maritime disputes, showcasing a versatile skill set in drafting various legal documents such as civil appeals, special leave petitions, replies, rejoinders, written submissions, and miscellaneous applications. He has effectively presented cases before key judicial forums including the Supreme Court of India, Bombay High Court, National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), and other relevant tribunals. His expertise extends to challenging orders from the SAT and Bombay High Court, particularly in disputes involving leading corporations.
