Senior Associate

Adv. Uzma Khan

LL.M (Environmental Law) · Senior Associate

Adv. Uzma Khan is the firm's Senior Associate, specialising in real estate law, banking documentation, and property due diligence. She has successfully led the preparation of retail title search reports, APF reports, and complex property due diligence for major financial institutions including Punjab National Bank, Bank of India, and CANFIN Homes.

Certifications
Diploma in Cyber Law
Adv. Uzma Khan
Professional Summary

Excellence in Property & Legal Diligence

Dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Associate with hands-on experience in real estate law, banking legal processes, litigation management, and legal compliance.

Proficient in legal drafting, property documentation, IGR procedures, and administrative coordination. Advanced competency in 7/12 records, mutation entries, and historical land records.

Actively drives business development initiatives, having successfully facilitated the empanelment of major financial institutions for legal and documentation services.

Educational Qualifications
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LL.M. in Environmental Law
Mumbai University
2025
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Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
Aligarh University
2024
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BLS LLB
Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Law, Navi Mumbai
2021
Core Competencies
Title Search & Property Due DiligenceDrafting & Vetting Legal DocumentsLegal Audits & ComplianceIGR Processes (Searches, E-filing, CTC)Legal Research & Client AdvisoryMS Office | Tally ERP | Legal Tech ToolsAdministrative & Office Coordination
❖ Interests & Activities
National-Level Athlete (Running)
Passionate about Trekking and outdoor adventure
English Typing Speed: 35 WPM
Career Timeline

Professional Experience

Senior Associate at Xpress Legal – Advocates & Legal Consultants
Nov 2023 – Present

Leading preparation of Retail Title Search Reports and APF Reports. Supervising drafting of CF Reports. Conducting detailed land record verification and mutation processes.

Legal Associate at AAN Legal & Associates
Oct 2023 – Sept 2024

Prepared Non-Litigation Status Reports for APF for leading banks. Drafted Title Certificates, Legal Vetting Reports, Interim Reports. Executed IGR-related work.

Executive Legal at Advocate Poonam A. Khare
Jan 2023 – Aug 2023

Drafted legal reports for APF projects. Provided legal opinions for individual loan disbursements. Supported accounting and administrative functions.

Legal Associate at M.A. Khan & Associates
March 2022 – Dec 2022

Specialized in real estate legal documentation. Conducted in-depth legal research for court procedures, family law, and civil litigation. Managed IGR-related tasks.

Intern at Lex Juris
June 2020 – Dec 2020

Conducted Title Search Reports, IGR searches, legal audits, and due diligence of property documents.

Areas of Practice

Detailed Practice Areas

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Real Estate & Property Due Diligence

Preparation and finalization of Retail Title Search Reports with independent analysis of title chain, marketability, and legal risk assessment.
Reviewing and approving APF (Approved Project Finance) Reports for submission to banks and financial institutions.
Conducting advanced property due diligence, including scrutiny of Sale Deeds, Development Agreements, Conveyance Deeds, Mortgage Deeds, and statutory approvals.
Examining encumbrances, charges, litigation status, and revenue records.
Extraction and analysis of 7/12 Extract, Property Card, and Village Form records.
Handling mutation (Ferfar) processes including preparation, submission, and tracking.
Online and offline property searches through revenue department portals and government offices.
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Banking Legal Documentation

Facilitated empanelment of major financial institutions, including CANFIN Homes Finance Limited and Punjab National Bank.
Prepared and presented Non-Litigation Status Reports for APF and Construction Finance matters.
Coordinating directly with banks, NBFCs, developers, and clients for complex clarifications and compliance issues.
Ensured accuracy and compliance of land records documentation for bank financing approvals.
Provided legal opinions for individual loan disbursement cases.
Executed IGR-related work such as property searches, document registration procedures, e-filing, and obtaining Certified True Copies (CTC).
Index II searches and encumbrance verification to confirm property transaction history.
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Business Development & Client Management

Actively drove business development initiatives for legal and property documentation services.
Built and maintained strong professional relationships with bank officials, finance companies, and developers.
Managed end-to-end client communication, follow-ups, and documentation workflows.
Coordinated cross-functionally with internal legal teams to streamline processes.
Overseeing file verification, documentation control, and quality review of junior staff work.