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Mumbai, India
Experienced Contract Specialist helping startups, SaaS companies, agencies, and growing businesses draft, review, and negotiate contracts that reduce risk and support growth. I have successfully assisted clients across the US, UK, EU, UAE, Australia, and APAC with commercial contracts, SaaS agreements, NDAs, shareholder arrangements, website compliance documentation, and legal risk reviews. Whether you need a contract drafted from scratch, a redline review before signing, or practical legal guidance on a business transaction, I provide commercially focused solutions that are clear, enforceable, and business-friendly. Over the course of my practice, I have drafted, reviewed, and advised on 100+ legal and compliance documents, including commercial agreements, SaaS contracts, employment agreements, privacy policies, terms of service, and other business-critical legal documentation. My approach is practical and business-oriented — no generic templates, no unnecessary legal jargon, and no over-lawyering. 🔹 What I Help Clients With 📑 Corporate & Commercial Agreements • Master Services Agreements (MSAs) • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) • Independent Contractor & Consultant Agreements • Shareholder & Co-Founder Agreements • MoUs & Letters of Intent (LoIs) • Investment & Joint Venture Agreements • Asset Purchase & Commercial License Agreements • Vendor & Service Agreements 📑 Technology & Software Contracts • SaaS Agreements • End-User License Agreements (EULAs) • Software Development Agreements • API Integration & Platform Agreements • Subscription & Licensing Models 📑 Website & E-Commerce Compliance • Privacy Policies • Terms of Use / Terms & Conditions • Cookie Policies • Refund & Return Policies • Shipping & Delivery Policies • Data Protection Documentation 📑 POSH Compliance (India) • POSH Policy Drafting • Internal Committee Documentation • Statutory Compliance Review 🔹 Contract Review & Risk Analysis I provide detailed contract reviews, including: • Identification of legal and commercial risks • Liability, indemnity, and termination analysis • Enforceability and compliance checks • Redline reviews and practical recommendations • Commercial risk allocation analysis 🔹 Legal Research & Document Review I also assist clients with: • Legal research and regulatory analysis • Contract abstraction and clause review • Legal memorandum preparation • Document review and issue spotting • Compliance reviews and risk assessments • Case law and jurisdiction-specific research 🔹 Why Clients Choose Me ✔ Strong attention to detail ✔ Clear, structured, and enforceable drafting ✔ Cross-border legal exposure ✔ Practical advice focused on business objectives ✔ Responsive communication and reliable turnaround times ✔ Experience supporting startups, SMEs, agencies, healthcare providers, and technology businesses 📩 If you need a contract drafted, reviewed, negotiated, or cleaned up before signing, feel free to send me a message. I would be happy to discuss your requirements and help protect your business interests.
- Contract Drafting
- Contract Law
- Contract Negotiation
- Corporate Law
- SaaS
- Non-Disclosure Agreement
- Service Level Agreement
- GDPR Compliance Review
- Privacy Policy
- Terms & Conditions
- Legal Research
- Partnership Agreement
- Compliance
- Legal Consulting
- Policy Writing
Mumbai, India
Corporate & Commercial Lawyer | M&A | Contract Drafting | Due Diligence | Startup Legal Advisory | Legal Assistant | Paralegal | Tech Savvy I am a qualified lawyer with 5+ years of experience advising startups, founders, businesses, investors, and individuals on corporate, commercial, and transactional legal matters. My practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting and negotiation, legal due diligence, regulatory compliance, and corporate advisory. Over the years, I have worked with law firms, independent clients, and businesses across multiple industries, assisting in transactions worth hundreds of millions of rupees and providing practical legal solutions that align with commercial objectives. My expertise includes: • Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and vetting commercial agreements • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) • Master Service Agreements (MSAs) • Service Agreements • Employment Agreements • Work-for-Hire Agreements • SaaS Agreements • Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs) • Shareholders' Agreements (SHAs) • Term Sheets and Letters of Intent • Vendor and Client Contracts • Legal Notices and Demand Notices • Wills and Testamentary Documents • Development Agreements • Corporate Documentation and Compliance • Computer/Tech Savvy I have significant experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments, and strategic transactions from preliminary due diligence through signing and closing. My work has involved conducting legal due diligence, identifying transaction risks, reviewing corporate records, preparing transaction documents, and assisting with regulatory compliance under Indian laws, including the Companies Act, FEMA, and related corporate regulations. In addition to transactional work, I regularly advise startups, founders, and growing businesses on contract lifecycle management, risk mitigation, commercial structuring, employment matters, and regulatory compliance. My goal is always to provide clear, practical, and business-oriented legal advice rather than purely theoretical legal opinions. Before establishing my independent legal practice, I worked with leading law firms including Pioneer Legal and DSK Legal, gaining experience in M&A, private equity, banking & finance, infrastructure, and corporate transactions. I have also represented clients in civil, real estate, and commercial disputes, giving me a broader understanding of legal risk from both transactional and dispute-resolution perspectives. Clients appreciate my attention to detail, responsiveness, commercial mindset, and ability to deliver high-quality legal work within tight timelines. If you are looking for reliable legal support for contracts, corporate transactions, due diligence, startup documentation, compliance matters, or business advisory services, I would be happy to assist.
- Contract Drafting
- Contract
- Legal Agreement
- Contract Law
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Due Diligence
- Contract Management
- Legal Research
- Legal Assistance
- Legal Consulting
- Contract Negotiation
- Post-Merger Integration
- SaaS
- PaaS
- Artificial Intelligence
- Antitrust Law
- Employment Law
- Corporate Law
- Legal Drafting
- Legal Documentation
Mumbai, India
Most growing businesses don't need one kind of legal support, they need someone who can handle the full picture. Contract structuring, IP protection, real estate transactions, litigation research, and legal documentation—the kind of coverage that usually requires multiple specialists and a large firm's overhead. That's exactly what I provide, without either of those costs. From the foundational documents that govern how your business operates, to the courtroom-ready briefs that back your attorneys up when it matters most, I work across the full legal lifecycle of a business, and I do it with a commercial mindset, not just a legal one. 🏢 Corporate Law The legal foundation your business can actually build on. ▸ Contracts & Commercial Law: Drafting and review of MSAs, NDAs, employment, licensing, service, and vendor agreements ▸ Business Formation & Governance: Incorporation support, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and corporate resolutions ▸ Commercial Transactions: Contract negotiations, risk assessment, compliance reviews, and business documentation ▸ Real Estate Law: Purchase agreements, lease drafting and review, title due diligence, closing documentation, and commercial property contracts 💡 IP Law Protect what you've built, and make it work harder for you. ▸ Trademarks: Filing support, office action drafting, renewals, and monitoring ▸ Copyright & Licensing: Assignments, brand protection, and enforcement documentation ▸ IP Commercialisation: Infringement research, takedowns, licensing agreements, and NDA structuring ⚖️ US Paralegal & Litigation Support Reliable backend legal support that keeps attorneys ahead of their dockets. ▸ Research: Case law analysis, statutory interpretation, legal memoranda ▸ Drafting: Briefs, motions, pleadings, complaints, answers, affidavits ▸ Case Management: Document review, chronologies, litigation summaries ▸ Pre-Litigation: Demand letters, fact analysis, deadline-driven preparation 🏆 Why Work With Me? ✔ B.L.S., LL.B. ✔ Data Privacy Certified ✔ Business-First Execution Whether you're a founder who needs airtight agreements, a business managing complex commercial relationships, an investor navigating a real estate transaction, or an attorney who needs a reliable paralegal in the background, I'm built for exactly that kind of work. Click Invite and let's get started!
- Contract Drafting
- Contract
- Legal Agreement
- Contract Law
- Legal
- Tax Law
- Regulatory Compliance
- Legal Consulting
- Data Privacy
- Tax Law Compliance
Mumbai, India
Hi, I am Samrat Yelgonda, a Legal Analyst and Commercial Contract Specialist with 15+ years of post-qualification experience working with leading banks, NBFCs, and insurers. I help US and global businesses with commercial contract drafting, contract review, risk analysis, negotiation support, and ongoing legal analysis that is practical, business-focused, and compliance-ready. I combine deep legal expertise with commercial insight to deliver clear, enforceable contracts and well-reasoned legal solutions that reduce risk and support business goals. Over the years, I have drafted, reviewed, and negotiated thousands of commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SaaS and service agreements, licensing and vendor contracts, and employment / independent contractor agreements. In addition, I provide litigation support, including legal analysis, cease & desist and demand letter drafting, and case evaluation memos. I also specialize in structured legal writing and argument-building based on complex documentation (including case-based analysis). Core Services I offer : • Commercial Contract Drafting (MSAs, SaaS agreements, service contracts, licensing, vendor agreements) • Contract Review & Redline with concise risk summaries • NDA Drafting & Review tailored to business and compliance needs • Contract Negotiation Support & Clause Drafting • Legal Analysis & Litigation Support (case evaluation memos, strategic insights) • Cease & Desist / Demand Letter Drafting with enforcement options • Trademark & Brand Protection Advisory (basic) Why Clients Hire Me: • Business-ready contracts: clear, practical, and commercially balanced • Fast, accurate redlines supported by plain-English risk memos • Senior experience: proven ability to balance legal risk with commercial priorities • Trusted by founders, CXOs, legal teams, and finance professionals • Recognized for leadership, legal excellence, and teaching complex law simply Qualifications & Continuous Learning: • BLS & LLB (Double Graduation in Law) - 5 years of rigorous legal education • 15+ years PQE in commercial law and contracts • Awards and recognition for legal leadership and excellence • Honorary Lecturer in Business Law (teaching law to commerce and professional audiences) • Currently pursuing UK SQE1 and diploma in US Contract Drafting & Negotiation to expand global expertise Typical Turnarounds: • Contract redline + risk memo - 48–72 hrs. • New contract draft - based on scope • Legal analysis case memo - 4–6 hrs. • Cease & desist + strategy - 24–48 hrs. Send your contract or brief, and I will propose a clear scope, timeline, and fixed-price quote.
- Contract Drafting
- Contract
- Legal Agreement
- Contract Law
- Legal
- Legal Documentation
- Document Review
- Contract Negotiation
- Legal Assistance
- Legal Drafting
- Legal Consulting
- Contract Management
- Documentation
- Corporate Law
- Commercial Litigation
Mumbai, India
Hello Upwork Community, I am an Indian-qualified legal attorney with over five years of experience providing strategic legal counsel to corporate houses, startups, and individuals across the US, UK, India, Germany, Italy, and Canada. My practice spans a wide range of legal matters, ensuring clients receive tailored, precise, and effective legal solutions. I offer a comprehensive suite of legal services, including contract drafting and review, legal advisory on complex business matters, and specialized legal support. My core expertise lies in Business, Corporate, and Intellectual Property Law, with a particular focus on cross-border transactions, regulatory compliance, and risk management. By combining in-depth legal knowledge with a commercially pragmatic approach, I help clients navigate legal complexities while safeguarding their interests. In addition to the above, I specialize in drafting and reviewing NDAs, particularly for alternative investment management funds (buy-side). I specialize in restructuring NDAs to mitigate risk exposure, define liability limitations, and ensure enforceability, offering clients robust contractual protection. With a commitment to delivering high-quality, results-oriented legal services, I look forward to collaborating with businesses and individuals seeking reliable and sophisticated legal expertise.
- Contract Drafting
- Legal Agreement
- Contract Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Intellectual Property Protection
- Trademark Prosecution
- Trademark Search
- Legal Consulting
- Non-Disclosure Agreement
- Employment Law
- Legal Assistance
- Legal Drafting
- Legal Case Management Software
- Law
- Legal Writing
Mumbai, India
Startup & business contract lawyer helping companies draft and review clear, practical agreements. I help startups and businesses draft, review and negotiate contracts that protect their interests, prevent disputes and keep transactions moving smoothly. I regularly assist founders and companies with NDAs, service agreements, partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, employment contracts, and investment documents. I am a corporate and M&A lawyer with over five years of transactional experience, including work with Tier-1 law firms in India. I regularly advise on commercial agreements and transaction documents, taking a practical and execution focused approach to drafting, review, and negotiations. My focus is on clear documentation, commercially sensible risk allocation, and outcomes that align with how businesses actually operate without unnecessary legal complexity or over lawyering. What I regularly work on: - Commercial contracts including services, vendor, customer, NDA, supply, warehousing, and employment agreements; - Contract reviews and negotiations including red flag analysis, structured mark ups, negotiation inputs, and risk summaries for founders and in-house teams; - M&A and investment transactions including drafting and reviewing transaction documents, SPAs and SHAs, and conducting legal due diligence for acquisitions and investments; I frequently work with overseas businesses and legal teams, handling drafting, review, and transaction execution while flagging jurisdiction specific issues where local counsel input may be required. Why Clients Choose Me: Clients choose me for clear, execution focused legal work that helps them manage risk and move matters forward efficiently. I focus on clean drafting, practical issue spotting, and timely delivery with clear communication throughout. Founders and in-house teams value that I take ownership of assigned work and deliver without unnecessary legal complexity. I’m responsive and typically reply within the same business day.
- Contract Drafting
- Legal Agreement
- Non-Disclosure Agreement
- Service Level Agreement
- Rental Agreement
- Due Diligence
- Research Papers
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Equity
- Venture Capital
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