Corporate Governance & Compliance

Whether you’re a listed company, a growing startup, or a foreign entity operating in India, we help you stay compliant—proactively, efficiently, and strategically. We advise Indian and multinational clients on navigating the complex legal landscape of corporate governance and regulatory compliance in India. As expectations around transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct continue to rise, our practice empowers companies to build strong governance frameworks, mitigate legal risks, and stay ahead of regulatory developments.

Our Corporate Governance & Compliance practice offers end-to-end support across a broad spectrum of governance and regulatory matters, including:

Corporate Governance Advisory

• Advising boards of directors and committees on duties under the Companies Act, 2013
• Drafting and reviewing governance documents—board charters, codes of conduct, CSR policies
• Guiding listed companies on SEBI (LODR) Regulations, including board composition and independence norms
• Assisting with shareholder relations, annual general meetings (AGMs), and disclosures
• Board evaluation frameworks and director training

Regulatory Compliance

• Compliance under the Companies Act, SEBI Regulations, FEMA, RBI guidelines, and other sectoral regulators
• Support with secretarial audits, statutory filings, and governance audits
• Developing internal compliance frameworks and SOPs
• Advising on insider trading regulations, related party transactions, and material disclosures
• Monitoring Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) obligations, Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) reporting, and sustainability frameworks
• Formation of POSH committee and compliance

Internal Investigations & Risk Management

• Conducting independent internal investigations into whistleblower complaints, fraud, or misconduct
• Designing risk-based compliance programs and internal controls
• POSH investigation and enquiry
• Anti-corruption and anti-bribery (POCA), anti-money laundering (PMLA) advisory
• Responding to show cause notices, regulatory audits, and enforcement actions

Sector-Specific Compliance

Industry-focused advice for regulated sectors such as:

• Banking & Financial Services (RBI, SEBI, IRDAI)
• Pharmaceutical & Healthcare (CDSCO, MCI, NPPA)
• Infrastructure & Energy (MoEFCC, CERC, SERCs)
• Tech & Data-Driven Businesses (DPDP Act, IT Act, CERT-In guidelines)