1. Impact
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P R O F I L E

2. INDEX
1. The Firm
2. Our Values
3. Areas of Practice
4. Partners’ Profile

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THE FIRM
Impact professionals Law Offices (“Impact professionals” or the “Firm”) is a
‘full service’ law firm with a legal practice in the areas of Banking & Finance,
Corporate & Commercial, Intellectual Property & Trade laws and Litigation &
Alternate Dispute Resolution Mechanisms. The Firm has the most efficient and
competent group of lawyers and support staff to provide our clients with the
highest quality of services. The Firm maintains the high quality standards and
believes in ethical practise.
With a total no. of 3 partners and ample number of lawyers qualified in
multiple jurisdictions, each of whom is supported by a dedicated team of
paralegal and other technical staff, Impact professionals is one of the smartest
and active law firms in India. The Firm has its office in Chandigarh in India.
It takes pride in its reputation of providing punctual and cost-effective advice
whilst upholding the highest ethical standards. Each task undertaken by the
Firm is assigned to a team headed by a partner which, then, directly co-
ordinates with the client.
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4. OUR VALUES
It is a constant endeavour to uphold our values in everything we do. These values
guide us in the way we work and in the way we interact with our clients.
• Strive to be the best by ensuring excellence in everything we do
• Commitment to our clients
• Ensure a good team spirit and work together as one firm
• Embrace diversity and share our knowledge and ideas
• Ensure that our processes and service deliveryare consistently of the highest
quality.
• Provide solutions that are timely, lucid and pragmatic
• Make it fun to work with us.
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5. AREAS OF PRACTICE
Litigation & Arbitration
The Litigation & Arbitration team consists of lawyers with significant
experience in handling all types of dispute resolution. When a dispute arises,
especially if it involves multiple parties across several countries, it is
important to examine all the options and possibilities before the next step.
Litigation
Our clients particularly value the team's approach in formulating
comprehensive and innovative dispute resolution strategies. Our lawyers help
the clients select the strategy that best fits its commercial objectives, while
taking into account the complexities of local jurisdictions and markets. Impact
professionals lawyers are acknowledged as amongst the leading practitioners
in dispute resolution.
The approach of Impact professionals to dispute resolution is that prevention
is better than cure. Impact professionals advises on risk management, and
where disputes do arise, we recommend that "winning" often means achieving
a realistic result as quickly and as efficiently as possible through either
arbitration or litigation.
Services offered include:
Representation in various courts and tribunals including:
 The Supreme Court of India
 High Courts of various states
 Company Law Board
 Central Administrative Tribunal
 Competitive Appellant Tribunal
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6.  District Courts of various states
 Consumer forums
 Debt recovery tribunals
 Other dispute resolution tribunals and boards.
Strategic legal advice including drafting & representation in all types of
commercial litigation, including:
1.Civil litigation
 Recovery suits
 Specific Performance & Injunction suits
 Matrimonial & child Custody disputes
 Rent Control Cases
2.Criminal litigation
3.Consumer disputes litigation
4.Motor Accident Claim cases
5.Labour cases
6.Constitutional litigation
7.Intellectual property litigation
8. IPR Enforcement
9.Insolvency and bankruptcy litigation
10.Company Law Board litigation
11.Company matters including shareholder disputes
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7. Representation before various statutory authorities and government
officials
Appearing on behalf of various banks, governmental bodies, corporate,
high net worth individuals, stock brokers, builders and developers in
various courts and tribunals
Arbitration
If a dispute arises, you'll be glad to have us on your side. Sometimes,
submitting to arbitration is preferable to submitting to the local courts of one
of the parties; it's all about making the right choice. Typical assignments
include:
 Formulating strategy for arbitration process
 Documentation and representation in domestic and international
arbitration, in India and outside India
 Assistance in mediation and settlement processes between parties
The Litigation & Arbitration team also works with international law/
consulting firms to deliver seamless solutions to global challenges, through a
single point of contact with the client.
Banking & Finance
The Banking & Finance Group consists of lawyers focusing on all aspects of the
law relating to banking,finance includingassetfinance,capital markets, mutual
funds and insurance. Our lawyers seek to help banks and financial institutions
to overcome the challenges of the rapidly changing market and to beat the
competition, by offering an innovative, solutions-based, business-focused
approach, combined with an eye for detail.
Banking
The bankingand finance sector is the commercial engine of the new millennium.
Few other market sectors have seen such dramatic change in the past decade,
or will have
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8. such an impressive impact on commerce in the coming decade. Use of advanced
technology in the banking sector is revolutionizing banking services. With the
introduction of the Electronic Funds Transfer system and the introduction of
Real Time Cross Settlementsystem, the bankingsector is undergoingan exciting
change.Banking,otherwise also has undergone a sea change in terms of variety
of products in all its segments including treasury, corporate, and retail. Impact
professionals has successfullymatched its pace with the radical changes that this
industry has witnessed. Impact professionals offers services for actively assisting
the clients in navigatingtheir way through the various issues arising from these
developments.
Services Offered include:
Corporate Banking
 Acquisition,sale,& purchase of portfolios
 Securitization
 Assignmentof receivables
 Project finance
 Take out finance
 Letters of credit and standby letters of credit
 Structured Finance/transactions
 Multi currency/ multi country deals
 Consortium lending
 Asset financing
 Treasury,Global Markets & InvestmentBanking
 ISDA (International Swaps and Derivatives Agreements)
 Advisingon options and futures
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9.  Advisingand documentation on Commodityand Forex hedging
Retail Segment
• Customised core banking and asset products documentation
(consumer loans, mortgages, vehicle loans, credit cards, D-mat,
telephone banking)
• Outsourcing agreements requiring legal & regulatory compliances (call
center, DSAs, DSMs)
• Advising on third party products, mutual funds, insurance and internet
banking.
Financial Services and Market Regulation
The effect of technology; inexpensive, easy and quick communication channels;
relaxation of foreign investment norms in various sectors and industries are
responsible for the transformation of the financial services industry at an
international, regional and domestic level. Turning uncertainty into market
advantage requires help from a special kind of advisor; with a broad vision and
an eye for detail; with the commercial awareness to understand the need for
innovation and to respond to the challenge to stay competitive. The team
provides advice on the diverse aspects of financial services and regulatory
matters, including advising on the Securities and Exchange Board of India
Regulations,strategic regulatoryissues,Investigations,disputes and disciplinary
matters, derivatives and commodity trading and documentation.
Services Offered include:
 Advisingon Financial Instruments
 Advisingon Off-shore Investments Into India
 Advisingon Off-shore Funds and DomesticFunds
 AdvisingNon-BankingFinancial Companieson Reserve Bank of India
Directions and Guidelines
 Composite advice and documentationfor Mutual Funds

10. The Banking and Finance Group also works with international law firms to
deliver seamlesssolutions to global challenges, through a single point of contact
with the client.
Impact professionals also provides legal advice on issues relating to Corporate &
Commercial, Employment, IT & Intellectual Property, Infrastructure & Project
Finance, Litigation & Arbitration, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate,
Shipping, Tax and Transaction Support.
The Intellectual Property and Information Technology team is actively involved
in technology transfers, e-commerce, m-commerce, biotechnology and
bioinformatics. Our lawyers seek to understand your business and thrive in
crafting innovative solutions in the cutting-edge areas of the law.
Intellectual Property (IP)
Our clients particularly value the team's expertise in assisting them identify,
protect and leverage their IP thereby increasing their valuations and ensuring
that business critical assets are securely protected and efficiently exploited.
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11. Services Offered include:
 Registration and Prosecution of Trademarks,Designs,Copyright,
Geographical Indications,etc.
 Assistance in negotiatingtransaction documents
 Managinga Trademarkportfolio
 Intellectual Property due diligence and conducting brand audits
 IPR Enforcement
 Licensing/Assignments of Intellectual Property
 Strategizing creation of a bouquetof IP rights for protection of
clients' intellectual output
 IP Litigation covering the gamut of Intellectual PropertyRights
before courts and specialized tribunals in India
 Advice on offering IP as security
Information Technology
The team works closely with technology developers, service providers,
consultants,and organizationsusingcritical technologyto supportand add value
to their business
Services Offered include:
 Legal audits and due diligence
 Drafting, reviewingand negotiating:
 Licensing,reseller,and distribution agreements
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12.  Outsourcingand services agreements
 Website design,hostingand maintenance agreements
 Advice on legal issues relating to email and internet risk
management, data and systems security, data mining and data
protection, digital signatures, hacking, and cyber crimes
 Drafting, reviewing and advising on legal Issues relating to website
acceptable use policy, privacy policy
 Domain name registration and transfer.
Other services offered Include:
 Advice on legal issues relating to: biotechnology, bioinformatics, e-
commerce,m-commerce and technologyaspects of banking, financial
services and Insurance businesses, and technology transfer projects
 Corporate Advisory Services to technology companies including
transaction support services.
The Intellectual Property and Information Technology team also works with
international law / consulting firms to deliver seamless solutions to global
challenges, through a single point of contact with the client.
Corporate and Commercial
Our Corporate and Commercial practice embraces corporate finance, mergers
and acquisitions,private equityand corporate recovery. Our experience covers
the full range of corporate transactions, including public and private M&A
deals, joint ventures, restructurings, flotation, share offerings,
securitisations and private equity funding. We advise public companies and
their directors on legal, regulatory and compliance issues.
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13. Our clients include leading domestic as well as major international corporate,
leading financial institutions, multinational banks and governments.
Our expertise is reinforced by our in-depth experience and knowledge of
specific industries and their regulatory, financial and technological
characteristics. We have provided services to clients from various sectors
including energy, financial markets, food, healthcare, consumer products and
TMT.
Capital Markets
Our capital market lawyers advise on matters relating to Takeovers, Initial
Public Offerings, Global Depository Receipts, American Depository Receipts,
External Commercial Borrowing, Foreign Currency Convertible Bond,
Domestic Debt Issues and secondary issues, across a wide range of industry
sectors.
Corporate Recovery
We have a leading corporate recovery practice, with experienced specialist
lawyers from a multi-disciplined base who provide prompt and reliable advice
on all aspects of rescues, reconstructions, receiverships, administration and
liquidations. We also advise creditors on matters such as the enforcement of
security and strategies for debt recovery.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Our mergers and acquisitions team advise on mergers and acquisitions,
demergers and joint ventures across a wide range of industry sectors.
Private Equity
Our private equitypractice advises on all stages of the funding cycle including
seed capital, first round and down round funding. We also advise on exits,
includinginitial public offerings and secondarysales.We act for private equity
houses, venture capitalists, founders and management.
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14. Commercial
Impact professionals assists clients as they operate, regulate and grow their
businesses, helping them to manage their existing commercial relationships,
form alliances and expand into new markets. Commercial lawyers are involved
with virtually all aspects of business relations and,in particular, participate in
negotiations, drafting and advice on a wide variety of commercial contracts.
These include advising clients on manufacturing, distribution and agency
issues,outsourcing,publicprivate partnerships,partneringarrangements and
regulatory matters.
We provide advice across a wide range of industry sectors including
construction,IT, consumerproducts,financial markets, media,food, sports and
retail.
Insurance
Our insurance lawyers advise on regulatory issues to insurance companies and
insurance brokers.
Real Estate
The Real Estate team consists of lawyers focusing on all aspects of property
and real estate laws including foreign direct investment in real estate. Our
lawyers seek to acquire a keen understandingof your requirements,whether
you are acquiring or disposing of real estate, creating a tax efficient
investment vehicle, or implementing a development project, and thrive in
helping you achieve optimal solutions tailored to your needs.
No matter what your interest in real estate - as investor, financier, owner,
occupier or developer - you strive for the maximum return on your
investmentwith minimum exposure to risk. The Group provides strategic
legal advice to property developers, property owners and government
undertakings includingnew town developmentauthorities on various issues
relating to real estate transactions. Our clients appreciate the Group's
expertise to provide thorough due diligence and comprehensive
documentation and particularly value our support in dispute resolution.
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15. Services Offered include:
Drafting, reviewing& negotiatingvarious propertydocuments for:
• Sale
• Mortgage
• Agency
• Leave and license
• PropertyJoint Ventures
• PropertyDevelopmentTransferable Developmentrights
• Construction contracts
• Contractorarrangements
• Powerof Attorney
Transaction support for all types of real estate projects including due
diligence and title reports
Litigation and arbitration
• Advice on various issues underdiverse legislation,Including:
• Transferof Property Act
• ApartmentOwnership Act
• Co-operativeSocieties Act
• DevelopmentControl Regulations
• RentControl Laws
• Land RevenueLaws
Strategic legal advice on issues relating to stamp duty, registration
and environmental laws
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16. In-depth advice on issues relating to Special Economic Zones,
townships, technology and biotechnology parks, hotels, multiplexes
and malls
Advice on matters relating to land tenures and uses, including
agricultural land issues
Foreign Direct Investment in real estate
The Real Estate team also works with International law / consultingfirms to
deliver seamless solutions to global challenges, through a single point of
contact with the client.
Transaction Support
The Transaction Support team consists of lawyers focusing on the diverse
aspects of structuring, negotiating,documentingand implementing complex
commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and private
equity / venture capital investments. At Impact professionals, you will
discover thorough attention to detail, unwavering commitment to
consistencyand quality, and a refreshinglyclient-focused attitude. Whatever
the project, we thrive in assisting you in meeting your business objectives
and your timeframes.
Our clients particularly value the team's experience in assisting them in
identifyingpossible structures and methodologiesfor a proposed transaction,
in structuring the transaction in an optimal manner,and thereafterbringing
to bear the team's negotiation and documentation experience to ensure
smooth implementation of the transaction.
Services Offered include:
 Legal due diligence
Advisory services on transaction structuring issues in mergers,
acquisitions, de-mergers, private equity and other investments,
strategic alliances and joint ventures
 Assistance in negotiatingtransaction documents
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17. Documentation, including drafting and review of share purchase and
subscription agreements,shareholders and joint venture agreements,
merger and de-merger schemes, business acquisition documents, and
documentation related to open offers and capital markets related
transactions
Drafting and review of ancillary documents, including technology and
intellectual property license agreements, services agreements,
marketing and distributorship agreements, manufacturing
agreements, confidentiality agreements, non-compete agreements,
voting trust agreements, and escrow agreements.
Assistance in implementation of merger, de-merger and other
corporate restructuring schemes
Advice on diverse corporate and other laws including, Companies Act,
Foreign Exchange Management Act and Securities and Exchange
Board of India related legislation and Competition laws.
The Transaction Supportteam also works with international law/ consulting
firms to deliver seamless solutions to global challenges, through a single
point of contact with the client.
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18. PARTNERS’ PROFILE
Mr. Manuj Chadha has done Five year course and LL.B. from MDU and enrolled as
an Advocate with the Bar Council of Chandigarh. Mr. chadha is also certificate holder in
Intellectual Property Rights from National Law School, Bangalore; Mr. chadha is a
member of District Courts of Karnal.
Mr. Chadha heads the Firm’s cases relating to Bank Recoveries including due diligence,
criminal laws, Negotiable Instruments Act, Consumer laws, Land and Acquisition Cases,
IPR Cases. Mr. chadha has also expertise in mediation & conciliation.
Mr. Chadha is regularly appearing before the Hon’ble High Court, District Courts,
Consumer Forums and Banking Tribunals etc.
Mr Chadha is empanelled lawyer for Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd and Local
Bodies Punjab and is representing them before hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Mr. Nilesh Bhardwaj has done Five year course and LL.B. from MDU and enrolled
as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Chandigarh. Mr. Bhardwaj is Deputy Advocate
General Punjab is member of Hon’ble High Court of Chandigarh.
Mr. Bhardhwaj started his career with the renowned lawyer of Punjab and Haryana. Mr.
Bhardwaj during his practice has handled vast number of cases relating to Service Law,
Civil Litigation.
Mr. Bhardwaj is regularly appearing and representing state of Punjab before the Hon’ble
High Court etc.
Mr. Harpreet Singh Jhakal did five year law integrated course M.D University,
enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Chandigarh. Mr. Jhakal is a member of
the Hon’ble High Court of Chandiagrh and other District Courts of Fazilka .
Mr. Jhakal has handled vast number of cases relating to Recoveries, Injunctions, Civil
Laws, Negotiable Instruments, Consumer laws, Banking, Matrimonial disputes and
Custody matters, Punjab Rent Control cases Arbitration Laws, Motor Vehicle Laws,
Criminal Law, Labour Laws etc. Mr. Jhakal has been regularly appearing on behalf of
Corporate/Public Institutions/ Banks and Public Sector Undertakings in various courts.

19. Mr. Jhakal is regularly appearing before the Hon’ble High Court, Company Law Board,
District Courts Consumer Forums, Banking Tribunals etc.
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