Profile
Ritik Kumar Jha is an Associate at Metalegal Advocates and advises clients on corporate law, startup advisory, investment structuring, foreign exchange regulations, and regulatory compliance. His practice focuses on assisting startups, founders, investors, and business enterprises in navigating complex transactional, regulatory, and cross-border legal matters.
With a background in economics and law, Ritik brings a commercially informed perspective to legal advisory. He regularly assists clients on corporate restructuring, investment transactions, FEMA and FDI compliance, international business operations, and strategic business structuring.
His practice combines corporate advisory with regulatory and enforcement-related experience, enabling him to provide practical and business-oriented solutions to clients operating in dynamic and highly regulated environments.
Education
LL.B., Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
Professional Affiliations
Bar Council of India
Bar Council of Delhi
Practice
Corporate Law | Startups
Key Assignments
Assisting in acquisition transactions, including transaction structuring, legal due diligence, and transaction documentation.
Advising founders and businesses on corporate structuring, governance, and strategic business expansion initiatives.
Advising clients on FEMA, FDI, cross-border investments, and international business operations.
Assisting clients in structuring businesses involving complex taxation, regulatory, and commercial considerations.
Advising regulated entities on disclosure obligations, compliance frameworks, and corporate governance requirements.
2025-04-10
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Tribunal Affirms Tax Exemption for FPIs on Rights Entitlements under the India-Ireland DTAA
The ITAT Mumbai ruled in favour of Vanguard, holding that gains from sale of rights entitlements by FPIs are not taxable in India under Article 13(6) of the India-Ireland DTAA. The Tribunal distinguished REs from shares and disallowed the Revenue’s attempt to offset exempt gains against Indian capital losses. This judgment reinforces treaty-based protections and clarity on the treatment of financial instruments distinct from equity.
2025-04-28T10:28:33.251Z
3
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IBC Prevails: The Supreme Court Restricts Premature Writs in Personal Insolvency Proceedings
SC sets aside High Court’s interference in IBC proceedings, affirming that insolvency disputes must follow statutory resolution channels.
2025-02-09T18:30:00Z
3
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IBBI Notifies Amendments to CIRP Regulations to Strengthen Creditor Representation and Streamline Real Estate Resolution
The IBBI’s 2025 amendments to the CIRP Regulations mark a pivotal reform in insolvency law—enabling early possession for homebuyers, formalising facilitator roles for large creditor classes, and mandating greater transparency in real estate projects. These changes aim to strengthen stakeholder representation, streamline the process, and build trust in insolvency proceedings.