Ms Aashka Shah > Juris Corp > Mumbai, India > Lawyer Profile
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302, Century Bhavan, 3rd Floor
Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli
Mumbai - 400 030
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Ms Aashka Shah
Work Department
• Derivatives • Money Markets • Securities Law
Position
Counsel, Juris Corp (Mumbai)
Career
Aashka’s expertise in the Derivatives space lies in assisting clients of the nature of, amongst others, foreign and Indian banks, insurance companies, mutual funds and corporate companies in understanding the wide gamut of Indian and foreign legislations impacting OTC derivatives in India as well as advising on regulatory and documentation issues pertaining to derivatives in the Indian market.
She has significant experience in the comprehensive review and ratification of the primary diligence conducted by banks prior to entering into derivative trades with their counterparties as well as transaction analysis as regards such trades in certain cases. She also drafts and reviews documents pertaining to derivatives transactions including assisting banks with the preparation of the primary documentation required prior to initiating their role as a market maker in the Indian derivatives market.
Aashka has been actively involved in advisory and documentation work pertaining to institutional investors, foreign portfolio investors on their investments in Indian markets, issuance of offshore derivative instruments and compliance with local laws.
She also assists the dispute resolution team in relation to potential dispute or dispute scenarios arising out of derivative transactions between the client banks and their counterparties.
Aashka has conducted presentations and workshops highlighting the regulatory changes in the Indian derivatives market and its impact on various derivative products.
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Languages
English, Gujarati and Hindi
Memberships
Through Firm Memberships:
International Swap and Derivatives Association, Inc.
Education
- Aashka completed her Bachelor of Legal Science & Bachelor of Law (B.L.S.L.L.B) from Government Law College, Mumbai
- She is enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa
Leisure
Aashka likes spending her down time with her family, sketching and travelling
Lawyer Rankings
India > Fintech and financial services regulatory
Praised for being ‘knowledgeable about the Indian market and cross-border deals’, Juris Corp pulls together a strong offering with expertise encompassing the development and launch of new products, the implementation of payment services in India and issues related to data protection and outsourcing. Ankit Sinha is a key contact at the firm and is particularly strong at handling transactions relating to asset-based lending. Saurabh Sharma has a proven track record of assisting foreign clients with their overseas direct investments. Jayesh H is noted for his work on leveraged buyouts and restructuring mandates. Counsel Aashka Shah guides clients including domestic and foreign banks and insurance companies through Indian and foreign legislation impacting OTC derivatives in India, while associate Akshay Kelkar is well versed in advisory matters relating to cross-border finance.