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Poorvi Chothani, Esq
Founder & Managing Partner LawQuest
SUMMARY PROFILE
Poorvi is the founder and managing partner of The Law Offices of
Poorvi Chothani and LawQuest a
unified business and immigration law firm with offices in New
York, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Poorvi's practice has been focused on immigration law since
2003.This coupled with more than 25 years of experience in dispute
resolution, corporate and commercial laws enable her to provide
holistic legal counsel to LawQuest's clients.
She has worked closely with large, local and international
clients, including renowned international consulting firms, Indian
and American banks and investor relations companies,
multi-jurisdictional business processing companies, pharmaceutical
and health product organizations to name a few, helping them
achieve their business goals in India and abroad.
Poorvi serves as Vice-Chair of the India Committee and is a
member of the Immigration & Nationality Committee, both of
which are a part of the Section of International Law, the American
Bar Association (ABA). She has been the past president of The
American Alumni Association, Mumbai (2008-2010), the convener of
the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF), Mumbai Chapter and a
founding member of the New York State Bar Association's (NYSBA)
India Chapter. As a member on the board of the Indo-American
Chamber of Commerce's, National and Western Regions' executive
committees, she is actively involved in cross-border work between
the two countries. She is also part of the Steering Group of
American Immigration Lawyers Association's (AILA) Global Migration
Section and has served as conference chair for the section's Global
Migration Forums in 2012 and 2013 and co-chair in 2014.
Additionally, Poorvi is often quoted in the Economic Times and
Business Standard, India's leading business daily and on radio,
CNBC-TV18 and Zee Business News. She is a regular speaker at events
organized by leading national and international organizations.
Poorvi is an Associate Editor of the India Law News (ILN), a
quarterly publication by the International Section of the ABA. She
regularly publishes articles in prominent national and
international law and business journals. (Poorvi has been
nominated, amongst the world's leading private practice lawyers in
"Who'sWhoLegal" each year since 2009.) Poorvi was nominated for the
prestigious ICICI-CNBCTV18 Emerging India Awards as "Woman
Entrepreneur of the Year-SME" for 2013.
Poorvi is actively involved in fund raising activities for
education related charities and under her leadership, the team at
LawQuest renders pro-bono services to several charitable
institutes.
EDUCATION
ADMISSIONS
LL.M., University of
Pennsylvania Law
School, USA
Solicitor, England and Wales
Advocate, the Bar Council
of Maharashtra and Goa
Attorney, the New York
State Bar
Maharashtra and Goa
New York
England and Wales
LawQuests Team
Advocates and Solicitor (E & W)
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PRESENTATIONS AND SEMINARS
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Advocates and Solicitor (E & W)
Poorvi was the panel speaker at the International Bar
Association's 6th Biennial Global Immigration Conference, London,
speaking on "Hot Tips for Indian Immigration";
Poorvi was the panel speaker on "Consular Processing/Immigrant
Petitions: It's as straight forward as Skateboarding Lombard
Street" at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) in
San Francisco, U.S;
Poorvi was the U.S. conference chair at the American Immigration
Lawyers Association (AILA)-Global Migration Forum titled
"Navigating a Global Practice through Dynamic World Markets", held
in June 2013 in San Francisco, California;
Poorvi attended the Inter Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Annual
Conference 2013 in Seoul, South Korea. The topic covered was "The
Future of Law & Business in the Asia-Pacific Region";
Poorvi was the discussion leader for a series of three
teleconferences on "Global Migration" organized by Immigration Law
Works (ILW.Com);
Poorvi is a member of the Steering Group and Executive Committee
Bangkok District Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers
Association (AILA);
Poorvi was the conference co-chair at the Global Migration Forum
of the American Immigration Lawyers Association's (AILA) - Global
Immigration Forum in Nashville, Tennessee. The topic for the forum
was a detailed discussion on "Workforce Globalization: An
International Immigration Law Perspective"; and
Poorvi was a speaker and panelist on the Immigration Committee
Panel at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Annual
Conference in San Diego. She also spoke at AILA's Global
Forum-Indian Immigration on "Consular Processing";
LawQuest co-hosted a CxO Forum event in association with More
Than HR (MTHR)
Poorvi spoke to a select audience at the IMC on "Update on U.S.
Immigration Reform Initiatives: How They May Impact Indian
Businesses";
Poorvi attended the 6th Biennial International Bar Associations
Conference in London, UK. The topic of discussion was "BRICS
Countries & Emerging Markets".
Poorvi has hosted a series of seminars on H-1B Visas: Preparing
for the Filing Season - Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in
both Mumbai and Bengaluru annually.
Poorvi Chothani was a Discussion Leader for the AILA Global
Immigration Forum in Boston. Her panel topic was MANAGING GLOBAL
IMMIGRATION - INNOVATION, GROWTH AND MANAGEMENT.
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"Global Mobility Handbook"- Poorvi is the editor and author of
three chapters (The United States, the United Kingdom and India)
(2013 and 2012 edition);
Poorvi co-authored an article on "Cross Border Immigration Law"
for the Thomson Reuters European Lawyers Reference Series;
"Indian Visas-An Update " Poorvi is the co-author for this
article published by the International Bar Association (IBA) in
September, 2012;
"Getting the Deal through-Corporate Immigration 2012 and 2013,
India" Poorvi is the co-author for this article for the Law
Business Research, Official Research Partner International Bar
Association;
"Medical Visas" - Poorvi authored the article for the India Law
News (ILN);
"Acquiring Indian Citizenship"- Poorvi co-authored the article
for the International BarAssociation (IBA) in May, 2012;
"An Overview of Business Travel to India" The article was
co-authored by Poorvi and published in the International
Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA) Email Magazine, e-zette for
their 2011 issue;
"The Road to Independence"-The American Bar Association's
prestigious publication is a book that has 101 contributing woman
authors. Poorvi was one of the 101 women lawyers from all over the
world who wrote about how they set up their own law firms;
In addition over the years Poorvi has written for many
publications such as Interpreter Release, New York State Bar
Journal, ILW.COM, India Law Journal (ILW), New Managing
Intellectual Property Magazine, Money Talk, Asia Law Journal,
Manupatra Intellectual Property Reports, Manupatra Newsline,
NASSCOM's Portal and The Economic Times.
PUBLICATIONS
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Manizeh Mistry
Senior Associate - Immigration, Transaction & Employment
Law
EDUCATION
ADMISSIONS
Advocate, the Bar Council of
Maharashtra and Goa
LL.B., University of
Mumbai, India
International MBA, United
Business Institute
B.Com., University of Mumbai
Mahahrashtra and Goa
103, Maker Tower F, 10th Floor, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400005,
India
Tel.: +91 22 4002 0954, Fax: +91 22 2216 3215
[email protected]
SUMMARY PROFILE
Manizeh focuses on Employment and Immigration Law. She is
routinely involved in advising on
Commercial Contracts as well as drafting Employment Contracts
and Ancillary Documents,
Service and Contractor Agreements and preparation of
Confidentiality and Non-compete
Agreements. Manizeh, a key member of LawQuest's Global
Immigration team, is highly skilled in
preparing non-immigrant visa petitions and applications for
multi-national corporations. She works
with large corporations, in conjunction with our network of
local counsel in about 40 jurisdictions to
facilitate the transfer of key personnel and their dependents
abroad by securing the appropriate
employment authorizations, entry visas and residence permits.
She also helps companies with
their operations and global immigration compliance program in
India to obtain work permits,
registration requirements, extension of visas and compliance
with local laws pertaining to the
employment of expatriates in India.
PRESENTATIONS AND SEMINARS
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& INDEE-VIETNAM";
Manizeh attended a webinar on "Consular Processing for Experts"
organized by ILW;
Manizeh has attended a work shop on "New U.S. Visa Processing
System, GS -Global Support Strategy for Visa Services" organized by
the American Chamber of Commerce in co- operation with the
Consulate General of the United States;
Manizeh attended a seminar on "Doing Business with Indonesia"
and was invited to the "Trade Expo Indonesia" organized by the
Indian Merchant's Chamber.
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2013, India" Manizeh is the co-
author for this article for the Law Business Research, Official
Research Partner International
Bar Association;
"Acquiring Indian Citizenship"-Manizeh co-authored the article
for the International Bar Association (IBA) in May, 2012;
Manizeh has authored/co-authored multiple articles for LegalEra
Magazine-"Trade Secret- A Matter of Confidentiality", "Contract
Demonstration and Damages", "Overview on Immigration and Work Visas
for Foreign Nationals in India", "Expatriates and Social Security
in India", "Foreign Nationals who wish to work and do Business in
India";
Manizeh has co-authored an article on Cross Border Immigration
law for Thompson Reuters - The European Lawyer Reference
Series;
Manizeh has authored articles for Nithia is Indian Law Radar
Newsletter on Arbitration in India and Non-Immigrant Visas.
LawQuests Team
Advocate and Solicitor (E & W)
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Associate - Civil, Property and Employment Law
103, Maker Tower F, 10th Floor, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400005,
India
Tel.: +91 22 4002 0954, Fax: +91 22 2216 3215
[email protected]
SUMMARY PROFILE
Deepak primarily focuses on Civil, Property & Employment Law
as well as and Legal Services
Related to the Charity Commissioner Office the also assists in
other key areas at LawQuest. He is
well versed with all Government office law requirements,
especially at the Mantralaya - the
administrative headquarters of the State Government of
Maharashtra, India.
LawQuests Team
EDUCATION
ADMISSIONS
LL.B. K.C. Law College,
Mumbai
Advocate, the Bar Council of
Maharashtra and Goa
Mahahrashtra and Goa
Advocates and Solicitor (E & W)
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Bindu Mittal
Senior Relationship Manager
103, Maker Tower F, 10th Floor, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400005,
India
Tel.: +91 22 4002 0954, Fax: +91 22 2216 3215
[email protected]
SUMMARY PROFILE
Bindu is the Senior Relationship Manager at LawQuest and has
been exclusively involved in
immigration law over the past few years especially in H-1 and
L-1 visa preparation for the US
market. She is the firm's liaison manager for clients who have
global immigration and global
employment requirements.
EDUCATION Juris Doctor from the Ohio State
University, Moritz College of
Law, USA
BBA in International Business,
USA
Advocates and Solicitor (E & W)
LawQuests Team
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LawQuest is a general business and immigration law firm, with
offices in New York, Mumbai and Bengaluru offering client
centric
legal and business solutions. Our firm's vision is to establish
a strong legal practice, based on local expertise and
intercontinental
capabilities by offering high end services to global and local
clients. LawQuest's growing team of lawyers and support staff
render
professional services with integrity and dedication to meet
client expectations effectively. LawQuest's cross country and
cross
regional networks enable it to render seamless assistance to
clients regardless of their location within defined timeframes.
LawQuest's team publishes a monthly newsletter, "LawQuest
Alerts-Legal and Immigration Updates" and subscriptions can be
requested by emailing us on [email protected]
LawQuest's clients include both large and small corporations,
online and offline agencies, consultants and other
professionals.
Our clients range from multi-national companies, large national
corporations and fortune 500 companies (who are all world
leaders in their respective industry segments) to small and
medium business enterprises.
Most of our clients choose us based on referrals from other
clients and colleagues; a testimony to the confidence the
community
has in our work.
In view of its commitment to the society, LawQuest renders
pro-bono or subsidised services to several non-profit
organizations
including:
LawQuest's Clients
LawQuest's Corporate Social Responsibility Endeavours
The Vedanta Academy;
Saathi;
Habitat for Humanity;
The American Alumni Association;
SAALT (South Asian Americans Leading Together);
Ayzh, a social enterprise that provides health and livelihood
solutions to impoverished women worldwide.
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LawQuest
Trust Law Connect - A Thompson Reuters Endeavour
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Other Organizations
Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) - Convener of the Mumbai
Chapter (2009-2011)
The American Immigration Bar Association
Association of European Lawyers (AEL)
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LawQuest
LawQuest's Professionals are Members of the following:
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The Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa;
The American Bar Association (ABA) Steering Group, the
Immigration and Nationality Committee;
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA);
The International Bar Association (IBA);
The Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Tech Law;
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA);
The American Alumni Association (AAA) - President
(2008-2010);
The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE);
Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) Member National and
Western India Council Committees and Legal Forum;
The Indian Merchants' Chamber Ladies Wing (IMC) Co-Chair Legal
Cell Committee;
The American Bar Association's Section of International Law -
Vice Chair of the India Committee; and Vice-Chairof the Aerospace
and Defence Committee;
New York State Bar Association's International Section - India
Chapter Founder Member;
IvyLife, India - Founder Member; and
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Contracts and Foreign Director Investment
LawQuest's team assists its clients create, operate, regulate
and expand their businesses. Our range of
services includes assisting our clients with establishing new
business entities or forming new
relationships and helping them administer their existing
commercial relationships. We assist with all
phases of business development, including proffering strategic
advice, negotiations, drafting,
conducting due diligence searches, title verification,
registration and providing legal opinions. We also
assist with establish business under India's Foreign Direct
Investment (FDI) policy.
Legal Services Include:
Incorporation of Companies;
Statutory Filings of a Company;
Joint Ventures and Shareholders Agreements;
Commercial Transactions; and
Foreign Direct Investment
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Legal Services Include
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Power of Attorney.
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LawQuest is equipped to handle multiple aspects of Real Estate
Law. Our clients require us to represent them in
various capacities as vendors, purchasers, developers,
licensors, licensees, lessors or lessees. When real estate
deals escalate to different levels of disputes, we assist with
the protection of our clients' needs in an efficient and cost-
effective manner whether the manner of resolution is mediation,
arbitration or traditional litigation. LawQuest's
services include strategic advice, negotiations, drafting,
conducting due diligence searches, title verification,
and registration, providing legal opinions, litigation,
alternate dispute resolution and re-development among other
things.
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Legal Services Include:
Starting an NGO under the Maharashtra Co-perative Societies
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Starting a Public Charitable Trust under the Bombay Public
Trusts Act, 1950; Winding up of societies and trusts.
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While today's globalized world has become a never ending rat
race for most, there are still many people who believe in
giving back to society and the creation and foundation of
Non-Government Organizational Charity trusts is one such
means. The governance of these trusts fall under the Charity
Commissioners office and LawQuest's team
successfully handles work and causes related to this. The areas
of work that are covered by the Charity
Commissioners office
Legal matters that come under the purview of the Charity
Commissioner's office (Maharashtra); and
Legal disputes related to NGO's and Public Trusts.
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Employment and Labour Law
Employment and Labour Law
Employer Employee Dispute under Industrial Dispute Act and the
Minimum Wage Act
Legal Services Include:
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Assistance with Employment Contracts and Ancillary documents,
including Technology and Intellectual
Agreements. Property license Agreements, Confidentiality
Agreements, Secrecy Agreements and
Non-compete Agreements;
Advising on Non-compete Issues and their Enforceability;
Advising on Applicable Labour Laws and Employment Laws;
Advising on Data Projection and Privacy Issues;
Advising on Strategy and Documentation for Safeguarding of
Confidential Information and Protecting
Intellectual Property (IP);
Assisting with Employee Credential Verifications through Third
Party Vendors;
Advising on Personal Policies, Drafting Handbook of Employment
Terms and Conditions and Employee
Manuals;
Litigation Strategy; and
LawQuest assists clients with employment related issues within
India, compliance with various applicable acts that
are pertinent to a set of employees, officers and senior
management. Our services include strategic advice,
negotiations, drafting, providing legal opinion, litigation and
alternate dispute resolution.
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Global Migration - Work Permits and Visas
Australia
Japan
Austria
Mexico
Belgium
Russia
Brazil
South Africa
Canada
Spain
Denmark
France
The Netherlands
Germany
China
Hong Kong
The Philippines
India
The United Kingdom
Israel
The United States
Italy
Turkey
Sri Lanka
Indonesia
Argentina
Poland
Switzerland
Romania
Thailand
The United Arab Emirates
Kenya
Saudi Arabia
In-house Expertise:
US Immigration
Immigrant Visas
Employment Visas
Family Based Immigration Visas
Non-Immigrant Visas
H-1B Visas
Business Visas
Student Visas
L-1 Visas
Tourist Visas
Consular Processing
Legal Consultation and Written Opinions
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UK Immigration
Points Based Immigration
Work Permits
Sole Representative Visas
Business Visas
Tourist Visas
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Employment and Business Visas
Registration with the Foreigners Regional Registration
Offices
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Registration
Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Registration
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In a growing globalized world, human mobility is increasing
exponentially. Indian and global clients often require one-
stop-shops to meet their requirements to post professionals and
other personnel in international locations. The need
for these services has seen a spurt, in view of Indian Companies
acquiring or setting up businesses abroad.
LawQuest's qualified professionals and personnel offer these
services across borders in over 30 jurisdictions
worldwide. LawQuest collaborates with local and other local and
overseas network partners, to meet client
requirements as and when necessary.
Network Member: The American Immigration Lawyers Association
(AILA)
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