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04.03.2019
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INTRODUCTION
Witworth Insolvency Professional Entity (“WW”) is amongst the first three Insolvency Professional Entities recognized by IBBI
(IBBI/IPE/003). We work with the sole objective of arriving at time bound insolvency resolutions of corporate debtors to maximize the
value for, and balancing the interest of all the stakeholders under IBC.
Led by a strong team of qualified IPs with substantial experience in several areas including inter alia distressed asset space, legal,
restructuring, accounting & management services relating to corporate debtors.
Pan India presence with offices at Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Kanpur.
Strong execution team comprising of CAs, CSes, Lawyers, Senior-Bankers, CXOs , Industry Sector Experts etc.
Experienced Industry Specialists with specialization in varied industries including inter alia Infrastructure, EPC and construction, steel,
cement, food processing, sugar, electricals, hospitality, real estate, textile, auto ancillary, chemicals, petrochemicals, metals & mining etc .
Access to a Credible Network of buyers / resolution applicants/ strategic investors which is our USP.
Have a Panel of Professionals associated with us including Chartered Accountants, CA firms, Lawyers, Company Secretaries, CXOs, MBA,
industry specialists etc., for management of / taking control and custody of - operations, cash flows, assets.
Tie ups with e-auction agents, GPS based real time tracking and Advertising agencies, Security agencies etc. for ensuring smooth
operations of CIRP processes.
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SERVICES OFFERED
9. IBC Acquisition Strategy Advisory for resolution applicants for acquisition of assets / entities through the CIRP
/ Liquidation process
We advise clients who are looking to invest in distressed assets though the CIRP / Liquidation route. Their investment strategy
as well as handholding them through the process is part of our Advisory business.
10. Preparation of Resolution Plans
Our team of experts will help the resolution applicant to prepare an appropriate Resolution Plan for the business entity under
CIRP. As per Section 5(26) of the IBC, "Resolution Plan" means a plan proposed by any person for Insolvency Resolution of the
Corporate Debtor as a going concern. A resolution plan is prepared on the basis of the Information Memorandum given by the
Resolution Professional.
11. Legal Advisory Service / Representation
We provide legal assistance to our clients through empanelled advocates for initiating the Insolvency Resolution process. We
have established associations with reputed Legal firms to undertake cases with NCLT benches. All the needs of the client with
regard to the following are taken care of .
Filing of CIRP application in Hon'ble NCLT
Filing of pleadings
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SERVICES OFFERED – CONTD.
Representation on behalf of various stakeholders before different benches of NCLT, NCLAT and Hon'ble Supreme Court of
India.
12. Legal Advisory / Process Advisory services in CIRP matters
13. Interim Finance / Fund Syndications
The team is experienced in raising Interim Finance for companies under CIRP as well as implementing complex transactions
involved in arranging fund syndication and for raising funds from investors, special situation funds and NBFCs etc. for
restructuring, takeover etc. of financially distressed entities. The team advises on navigating bankruptcies, acquisitions, debt
restructurings, trading etc.
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TEAM WITWORTH
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS & INSOLVENCY PROFESSIONALS
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SANDEEP KUMAR GUPTA – DIRECTOR : FCA, DISA , IP
First Insolvency Professional in the Country registered with IBBI vide Regn. No.
IBBI/IPA002/IP-N00001/2016-17/10001.
Experience of three decades of rendering expert services in financial restructuring
proposals for revival and rehabilitation of financially stressed units.
Experienced in handling complex IBC matters (Moser Baer India Limited as RP,
etc.,) having multiple stakeholders. Successfully dealt with NCLT, local
administration, various statutory authorities & conduct of large CoCs to steer the
CIRP process.
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KAPIL DEV TANEJA– DIRECTOR : ACMA, FCS, LLB, IP
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HEMANT SHARMA– DIRECTOR : LLB, IP
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ANIL KUMAR-DIRECTOR: M.COM, C.A, IP
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ABHISHEK MAHAWAR-DIRECTOR: B.TECH, C.A, IP
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MUKESH GUPTA- DIRECTOR: CA, IP
(NEW DELHI)
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JAI PRAKASH SHARMA- DIRECTOR: B.E, M.TECH, LL.B, IP
(NEW DELHI, MUMBAI)
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KRISHNA MOHAN GOLLAMUDI- DIRECTOR: B.COM, CAIIB, IP
(HYDERABAD)
Bachelor of Commerce, with specialization in Costing from Andhra University and CAIIB from
Indian Institute of Banking Finance.
An ex-Asst. General Manager, State Bank of Hyderabad, worked for the Bank in various capacities
viz., as Branch Head right from Rural Branch, Semi-urban, Urban to Metros like Hyderabad and
Bangalore including National Capital New Delhi, as Credit Analyst in Credit Department at
Corporate Office, as Head of Credit Wing (for conventional advances) in the Corporate Office and
as Asst. General Manager of Corporate Finance Branch, Nehru Place, New Delhi and Regional
Head of Khammam Region (Dist headquarters of erstwhile AP).
Out of 36 years of service in Bank, worked for more than 20 years in Corporate Finance and
International Banking right from Credit Analyst to Head of Corporate Finance Branch in New
Delhi. Handled high value advances to large to very large Corporates both in Private sector and
Public sector engaged in both manufacturing and service sectors
Ex-member (Independent External Expert) on the Committee for MSME Related matters as per
“Frame work for Revival and Rehabilitation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)” of
Bank of India, Hyderabad ZO for AP & Telangana. 19
ASHISH SHARMA-DIRECTOR: B.COM, CS, LL.B, IP
(CHANDIGARH)
Registered Insolvency Professional with (IBBI / IPA-002/IP-N00657/2018-19/12028)
A Qualified commerce Graduate and a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India , a
Law Graduate and an Insolvency Professional registered with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
has served at Top level assignments in Company Secretarial/ Legal Functions/ Corporate Governance/
Company Law Matters with a high growth oriented organization.
Has extensive experience of over 29 years in Company Secretarial & Legal Functions. Having served many
top level positions in reputed large listed Corporates as Company Secretary (General Manager) & Head
Legal. Has a vast experience of issues of shares/ debentures GDRs / Mergers and Amalgamation apart from
exposure to the Corporate restructuring/ re-work at CDR platform. Has been actively involved in making
reference to the Honourable BIFR bench, attending and making various representations before the same.
Has a good amount of exposure to the new regime of Insolvency and Bankruptcy code 2016. Proficient in
performing secretarial functions of conducting meetings, preparing & filing statutory documents / returns
and managing public issues (IPOs).
Well versed with the provisions of The Companies Act, FEMA and other corporate laws with proven ability
of drafting legal documents. Practical and business focused approach to achieve organisational goals &
coupled with strong inter personal skills. An effective communicator with exceptional relationship
management abilities.
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In the field of Legal fraternity has an extensive exposure, also filed various writ petitions in various high
courts and Special Leave Petitions in the Honourable Supreme Court of India. Has an exposure with many
Top leading law firms of the country.
C DWARAKANATH-DIRECTOR: B.COM, LL.B, FCS, IP
(BANGALORE)
Registered Insolvency Professional with IBBI/IPA-002/IP/N00711/2018-2019 /12318
Elected to the Managing Committee of the Bangalore Chapter of ICSI for the term 2004-2006 & re-elected for
the term 2007-2010 and was the Chairman of the said Chapter for the year 2008.
Elected to the Southern India Regional Council (SIRC) of ICSI for the term 2011-2015 and served as the
Chairman of SIRC of ICSI during the year 2013-2014.
Has worked as a Company Secretary during 1992- 2002 for various reputed companies including listed
companies and subsidiary of foreign companies.
Has great experience in handling assignments on voluntary winding up of companies, striking off of name of
companies under Simplified Exit Scheme and in handling assignments relating to alteration to Articles of
Association; alteration to share capital including increase, sub- division, consolidation, re-classification; issue
of shares at discount, premium; issue of bonus and right shares; private placement/preferential offer of
securities; redemption of preference shares, conversion of securities, transfer, transmission, split and issue of
duplicate share certificates; buy-back of securities.
Has experience in handling a matter related to a services company which is into tourism and hospitality as
Resolution Professional under the provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Handled various corporate restructuring assignments including conversion of companies from public limited
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to private limited and vice-versa
Handling of matters for clients before the NCLT including filing of various petitions and representations
ATUL MITTAL-DIRECTOR: FCA, FCS, IP
(NEW DELHI)
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VAKATI BALASUBRAMANYAM REDDY- DIRECTOR: MBA, M.SC, CAIIB, IP
(MUMBAI)
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OUR STRENGTH – OUR EXPERIENCE
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IBC MATTERS: HANDLED BY DIRECTORS OF WITWORTH
S. No. NAME OF COMPANY IRP / RP / Liquidator STATUS DEBT SIZE (Rs Crores)
1 Ramsarup Industries Limited (Sec 10) IRP Completed term as IRP 5217
2 FE (India) Limited (Sec 7) RP Ongoing CIRP 280
3 Dynamic Shells (India) P. Ltd. (Sec 7) IRP /RP Ongoing CIRP 84
4 Moser Baer India Limited (Sec 7) IRP /RP Completed term as IRP/RP 5200
5 Gupta Coal India Pvt. Ltd. (Sec 10) IRP Completed term as IRP 3250
6 BK Coalfields Pvt Ltd (Sec 9) IRP Completed term as IRP Only Operational Creditors
7 Varanasi Auto Sales Pvt. Ltd (Sec 10) IRP Completed term as IRP 70
8 Suvarna Karnataka Cements P. Ltd.(Sec 7) IRP Completed term as IRP 40
9 Stewarts & Lloyds of India Ltd (Sec 7) RP Completed term as IRP -
10 Clutch Auto Limited (Sec 7) RP/ Liquidator Liquidation in process 650
11 Vandana Vidhyut Limited (Sec 7) IRP Completed term as IRP 2800
12 Vedika Nut Craft & Pvt. Ltd (Sec 10) RP Completed term as RP 100 (approx.)
13 White Metals Ltd (Sec 7) RP Ongoing CIRP 425
14 Vishwa Infra & Services (P)Ltd (Sec 7) IRP/RP Ongoing CIRP 1400
15 Shamken Multifab (Sec 7) RP Ongoing CIRP Section 7 , total debt size -
16 Shamken Spinners (Sec 7) RP Ongoing CIRP Rs 7000 cr across all three
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17 Shamken Cotsyn (Sec 7) RP Ongoing CIRP companies.
IBC MATTERS: HANDLED BY DIRECTORS OF WITWORTH
S. No. NAME OF COMPANY IRP / RP / Liquidator STATUS DEBT SIZE (Rs Crores)
18 Exit 10 Marketing (Sec 9) IRP/RP Ongoing CIRP 0.25
19 Apex Drugs (Sec 7) RP Ongoing CIRP 197
20 Monnet Exports Pvt. Ltd. IRP/ RP Ongoing CIRP 5.86
21 JMD Oils Pvt. Ltd. IRP/ RP Ongoing CIRP 1530
22 Basai Steel and Power RP Completed term as RP 1000
23 Polyblends India Pvt. Ltd. IRP Ongoing CIRP
24 Stride AutoParts Pvt. Ltd. IRP Ongoing CIRP 600
25 Hwashin Industries IRP/ RP Ongoing CIRP 2.2
26 PSL Limited IRP Ongoing CIRP
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IBC MATTERS: HANDLED BY DIRECTORS OF WITWORTH (CONTD.)
28 Suratgarh Bikaner Toll Delhi Provided advisory to PNB/IDBI Completed the assignment
Road Co. Ltd.
29 Divine Infracon Ltd. Delhi Provided advisory to PNB/IDBI Completed the assignment
30 Supreme AKT Tollways Hyderabad Resolution Process Advisor to JLF Completed the assignment
Pvt. Ltd (outside IBC)
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SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED CIRP CASES
Sl. No. Name of the company Bench Role
1 Basai Steel & Power Ltd Hyderabad Hemant Sharma appointed IRP / RP in the matter. Resolution Plan approved
by Hon’ble NCLT Hyderabad
2 Palogix Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. Kolkata CIRP Advisory - Preparation of resolution plan and resolution advisory to the
successful resolution applicant. Resolution Plan has been approved by all the
lenders and Hon’ble NCLT, Kolkata.
3 Marmagoa Steel Ltd Resolution Advisory to successful Resolution Applicant. Resolution plan
approved
4 Hotel Gaudavan Ltd. New Delhi Nilesh Sharma, Sandeep Gupta provided advisory to majority Financial
Creditor . Resolution Plan approved by Hon’ble NCLT Delhi
5 Athena Demwe Power Ltd New Delhi Nilesh Sharma and Sandeep Gupta along with their team provided Process
Advisory services to RP services include assisting in Data room, drafting
Process Memorandum, examining the status of Section 29A for resolution
applicants, evaluating the resolution plan, presenting a compliant resolution
plan to CoC and Hon’ble NCLT for approval. The resolution Plan was approved
by CoC and is under the consideration of Hon’ble NCLT .
6 Vardhaman Industries Ltd New Delhi Nilesh Sharma and Sandeep Gupta along with the team provided Legal /
Resolution Advisory to RP including examining the resolution plan to ensure
compliance with IBC, to put up a fully compliant plan before the CoC. The 31
Plan stands approved by CoC and is pending approval by NCLT.
SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED CIRP CASES - CONTD.
Sl. No. Name of the company Bench Role
7 Jalan Intercontinental Hotels Kolkata Resolution Plan prepared and Legal / Resolution Advisory provided to Shriram
Residancy (successful resolution applicant). Plan approved by Hon’ble NCLT
Kolkata.
8 Rajpur Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd. Chandigarh The team provided Legal / Resolution Advisory to RP including examining the
resolution plan to ensure compliance with IBC, to put up a fully compliant plan
before the CoC. The Plan stands approved by CoC and by NCLT.
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PRE - IBC INSOLVENCY / RESTRUCTURING EXPERIENCE
- SOME OF THE CASES
STRATEGISING / FORMULATION OF CORPORATE / FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING SCHEMES FOR THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES:-
12. Narmada Cement Company Limited 24. Pranav Agro Industries Limited
EMPANELMENTS WITH BANKS
WITWORTH IPS ARE EMPANELLED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AND BANKS :-
1. State Bank of India
2. Bank of Baroda
3. Bank of India
4. Union Bank of India
5. Oriental Bank of Commerce
6. Dena Bank
7. Indian Overseas Bank
8. ARCIL
9. IDBI Bank
10. Axis Bank
11. Allahabad Bank
Note: Applications for empanelment with other banks/ F.Is are under process. 34
OUR LOCATIONS
Corp. Office
C-124, Ground Floor, Lajpat Nagar-1,New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, 110024
Registered office
93, DDA Site-1, Shanker Road, New Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi 110060
Branch offices at following locations-
1. Mumbai
2. Hyderabad
3. Kanpur
4. Kolkata
5. Bangalore
6. Chandigarh