Mr. Vikas Varma

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           Vikas Varma received his Masters of Laws (LL.M.) degree, with concentration in International Business Practice, from Boston University School of Law. At Boston University, he was the recipient of the "Sebastian Horsten Prize for Academic Achievement". Mr. Varma has been the lead counsel in numerous acquisition and joint venture transactions for various US, Indian and multinational corporations. Mr. Varma regularly advises clients on start-up ventures and private placements. He has extensive experience in structuring and negotiating share-purchase agreements, joint ventures and cross-border business transactions, with emphasis on investment in South Asia and India.        
            
           Mr. Varma is the recipient of the "40 Under 40" Shaker Award from the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, and "Rising Star" Award from Orange County Chamber of Commerce. He also volunteers as judge for moot court competitions for International Law Students Association (Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition, 2013) and American Mock Trial Association.  He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of New Hope Community, Inc. from 2011 to 2014.

Areas of Practice:
Bar Admissions:
  • New York State
  • State of California
  • India

Education:
  • LL.M., Boston University School of Law
  • LL.B. (Bachelors of Law), Campus Law Centre, Delhi University
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Honors), S.G.T.B. Khalsa College, Delhi University
  • Associate Company Secretary, Institute of Company Secretaries of India

Awards:
  • Sebastian Horsten Prize for Academic Achievement, 2007.
  • "40 Under 40" Shaker Award from the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce.
  • "Rising Star" Award from Orange County Chamber of Commerce.

Publications:
  • India Recognizes Limited Liability Partnerships - Any Attraction for U.S. Investors? PERSPECTIVE (NYSBA), Winter 2010.
  • Singapore – India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement: A Major Leap Towards Free Economy Amongst Asian Countries, CHARTERED SECRETARY (Institute of Company Secretaries of India) Vol. XXV No. 11.
  • Company Law Issues in Mergers, CHARTERED SECRETARY (Institute of Company Secretaries of India) Volume XXVI No. 3.
  • SETH DUA & ASSOC., Joint Ventures & Mergers and Acquisitions in India – Legal and Tax Aspects, 9-157, 221-298, 417-435 (Lexis Nexis – Butterworths 2006).

Memberships:
  • New York State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • North American South Asian Bar Association
  • The Orange County Bar Association

Other Languages:
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi

Vikas Varma
Shareholder
Crush & Varma Law Group PC

21 Old Main Street
Suite 207
Fishkill, NY 12524

P 845-897-3400
F 845-897-3600
mailto:vikas@cvlawgroup.com
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