Chandragiri Achyuta Narayanan

Final-Year Law Student
Chennai, IN.

About

A penultimate-year law student with diverse legal experience across national and international firms. Passionate about banking and finance law, I have honed my skills in legal research, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance through hands-on internships. Eager to bring my expertise and enthusiasm to a dynamic legal team, I am actively seeking opportunities in the legal environment to grow and contribute meaningfully.

Work

AK Mylsamy & Associates LLP

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Anirudh Krishnan Law Chambers
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Arbitration Team

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Summary

Assisted with legal research on arbitration, contract law, and MSME disputes. Worked on topics like arbitrator bias, enforceability of arbitral awards, and document production timelines. Supported drafting tasks including case chronologies, convenience volumes, and admission/denial statements in arbitration matters.

Surana and Surana International Attorneys
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Dispute Resolution Team

Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

Summary

•Lead the team in analyzing extensive historical sales data to assist in the quantification of loss of profits in a high-stakes unliquidated damages claim for a global automobile client. •Prepared in-depth research notes on complex arbitration issues, including procedural and substantive questions around counterclaims, interim orders, evidentiary stages, and partner liability. •Contributed to practical drafting work, including private notices, counterclaim applications, and affidavits of service, gaining hands-on exposure to both contentious and advisory aspects of arbitration.

ATB Legal Consultants
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Corporate & Litigation Team

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Assisted in diverse legal matters including data protection compliance, cross-border employment benefits, and enforcement of international judgments in the UAE. I gained exposure to financial regulatory updates, corporate dissolution in a free-zones, and banking frameworks. Supported litigation team through document analysis and contributed to legal content development, while upholding strict confidentiality standards.

Kochhar & Co. Inc.
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Corporate & Banking Law

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Supported advisory work on fintech and regulatory matters within UAE free zones, gaining exposure to cross-border commercial transactions and international legal documentation. Engaged in comparative legal analysis across Indian and UAE jurisdictions, covering areas such as personal, property, and corporate law. Contributed to research on evolving financial regulations, including obligations in real estate, customs, and promoter responsibilities.

Scriboard Advocates and Legal Consultants
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IP & Technology Laws

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Summary

Gained practical experience in data protection and intellectual property law by drafting privacy notices, researching emerging issues (IPR & DPDPA) and developing session notes from webinars on IPR funding and stakeholder discussions.

Ernst & Young India
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Tax and Employment Laws

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Collaborated with the Legal Content Team on regulatory projects supporting the Risk Transformation function within Business Consulting, contributing to research and compliance analysis across multiple jurisdictions globally. Gained exposure to international regulatory frameworks spanning corporate, tax, and employment-related obligations. Regularly monitored and synthesized global legal developments for multinational client advisory.

RNP Legal Limited
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Project Intern

London, England, UK

Summary

Collaborated on a joint project between RNP Legal Limited (UK) and the Cyber Law Committee under the Student Bar Association. Conducted research and engaged in discussions on immigration law and international legal frameworks.

P. Wilson Associates
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Civil Litigation

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Summary

Undertook an intensive litigation internship involving close observation of civil and environmental proceedings at the Madras High Court and NGT, Chennai, conducted in-depth research across civil, criminal, arbitration, and consumer law, and provided real-time research support during conferences with Senior Advocate M.P. Wilson balancing court sessions and late evening office work to sharpen practical legal acumen and courtroom literacy.

King & Partridge Advocates
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Civil Litigation

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Summary

Observed proceedings at the Madras High Court and NGT, Chennai with a focus on civil and environmental law, while conducting in-depth research and sourcing judgments across property, company, IP, and procedural law. examined complex litigation issues including legal heirship in sole proprietorships, condonation of delay, criminal procedure timelines, pension claims, corporate winding-up, and principles of pari-passu charge.

Rangarajan & Prabhakaran Partners Advocates & Solicitors
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IP & Litigation

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Summary

During my internship, I attended and observed civil proceedings at the Madras High Court, including notable matters such as the TJ Gnanavel vs. K. Santosh (Jai Bhim) case. I prepared a research note on the legal framework surrounding contactless services and conducted judgment-based research on key propositions in civil litigation, arbitration, service law, and intellectual property law.

Education

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Pune, Maharashtra, India

BBA LLB (Hons.)

Law

Courses

Accountancy and Management

Fin-tech Laws

Corporate and Commercial Laws

Constitutional Law

S.J.T. Surana Jain Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Primary and Higher Secondary Education

Commerce with Computer Science and Mathematics

Publications

Sovereign Debt: Legal Implications and Economical Overview

Published by

Manupatra Article

Summary

Analyzed the legal and economic implications of sovereign debt, providing a comprehensive overview.

The Introduction of Digital Wellbeing Laws in India: Need for Bhartiya Digital Kalyan Sanhita

Published by

White Black International Research Journal

Summary

Explored the necessity and framework for digital wellbeing laws in India, focusing on the Bhartiya Digital Kalyan Sanhita.

Case Analysis of Veerappan along with School of Criminology

Published by

Legal Service India E-Journal

Summary

Conducted a case analysis of Veerappan, integrating principles from the School of Criminology.

Positions of Responsibility

Immigration Law Committee
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Core Committee Member

Cyber Law Committee
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Co-Convener

Immigration Policy Hackathon
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Event Organizer

Student Council
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Food Committee Inspection (PoC)

Student Council
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Member (Deanery Level)

Treasure Hunt 2023
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Event Organizer

Skills

Research Tools

SCC, Manupatra, Casemine, WestLaw, Lexis Nexis, Thomson Reuters, Case Text.

Drafting

Legal Notice, Legal Opinion, Contracts & Agreements, Wills & Deeds, Affidavits, Policies.

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Public Speaking, Argumentation, Negotiation, Risk Management.

Soft Skills

Leadership, Networking, Adaptability, Transparency, Team Player, Presentation, Time Management.

Competency Skills

Corporate & Commercial Law, Banking & Fin-tech Law, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Law, Dispute Resolution.

Languages

English

Native

Hindi

Native

Tamil

Native

Telugu

Native

Japanese

Proficient