Our Practice Areas

At KSR & Co Company Secretaries LLP, we offer a comprehensive range of professional services designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses, MSMEs, startups, and not-for-profit organizations. With expertise spanning Corporate and Securities Law, we combine legal precision with strategic insights to help our clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes and achieve their business objectives.

Business Entity Formation, Incorporation, Registration, Recognition

• Guidance on Choice of Form of Business Entity
• Incorporation of Companies including One Person Companies, Small Companies, Private and

Public Companies, Section 8 Companies (Not for Profit Associations)
• Incorporation of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
• Registration of Partnership Firms, Societies and State and Central Cooperative Societies and

Producer Organizations
•   Conversion of Partnership Firms and LLPs into Companies
•   Conversion of Companies into LLPs
•   Conversion of one class of company into another class of company
•   Revival Struck off Companies
•   Registration of MSMEs
•   Registration of Startups
•   Registration with DGFT

Startups, MSMEs, and SSEs

•   Compliance and Governance
•   Simplified solutions for statutory and regulatory compliance.
•   Guidance on corporate governance frameworks tailored to SMEs, Startups and SSEs.
•   Strategic planning for scaling operations and entering new markets.
•   Strategic Support in induction of investments, mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring.

Statutory, Regulatory and Other Compliances

• Advising on compliances under the Corporate laws including but not limited to the Companies Act, 2013,

Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, and other

securities laws, rules and regulations and Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA), Foreign

Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 (FCRA).
• Capital Raising Programmes including but not limited to issue of shares, debentures, share warrants,

stock options and other securities, bonus issues, rights issues, private placement of securities,

preferential allotment of securities, issue of sweat equity shares.
• Foreign Direct Investments (FDI), Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) through Joint Ventures (JVs) and

Wholly Owned Subsidiaries (WOS)
•   External Commercial Borrowings
•   Annual Performance Reports under FEMA
•   Procedures under Export of Goods and Services rules under the FEMA
•   Writing off of Bad Debts
•   Issue of Shares against Receivables
•   Subscription to Shares / Capital of companies, LLPs, Partnership Firms and other entities in India
•   Subscription to Shares / Capital of companies, LLPs, Partnership Firms and other entities established

outside India
•   Transfer and Transmission of Shares and Securities
•   Dematerialization of Shares and Securities
•   Deposit Schemes of Companies
•   Nomination for shares, securities, and deposits
•   Establishment of Branches, Liaison Offices, Subsidiaries in India / Outside India
•   Foreign Inward Remittance Certificates and FC-GPR
•   Filing of Returns under FEMA
•   Capital Reduction Programmes
•   Buyback of Shares and other Securities
•   Redemption of Preference Shares and Debentures
•   Conversion of Convertible Securities, Convertible Preference Shares and Convertible Debentures.
•   Regular monitoring and reporting on statutory compliances in corporate, securities, foreign exchange,

and trademark laws.
•   Advising on applicable regulatory law based on business and ensuring compliance thereto.
•   Filing of statutory returns and reports with regulatory authorities.
•   Expression of opinion on specific questions on law on the subject

Securities Laws – Compliances, Disclosures, and Dispute Resolution

• Advising on Capital Raising Regulations, Insider Trading Regulations, Takeover Regulations, Listing

Regulations (LODR) issued and monitored by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
•   LODR Compliance Tracker
•   Website Disclosure Tracker
•   Compliance check of the constitution documents and various other Board Process documents with the

relevant SEBI regulations depending on the applicability.
•   Advising and full-fledged support in IPOs, SME and SSE Listings, Delisting.
•   Due diligence Audits.
•   Expression of opinion on specific questions on law on the subject
•   Guidance on periodic disclosures and investor relations.
•   Guidance to resolving disputes and Representation before Stock Exchanges and SEBI.

Certifications, Audits, and Due Diligence

• Certification of Compliances under Corporate Laws including but not limited to Companies Act, 2013 and

SEBI Regulations and FEMA.
•   Corporate Governance Certification
•   Quarterly Share Capital Reconciliation Audit and Certificates
•   Certificate on Non-Disqualification of Directors
•   ESOS Certification
•   Certificate relating to inactive shareholders
•   SDD Quarterly Compliance Certificate
•   Due Diligence Report under Delisting Regulations issued by SEBI
•   Various Compliance Certificates under Regulations issued by SEBI
•   Annual Compliance Certificate under Listing Regulations issued by SEBI
•   Secretarial Audits and Compliance Audits

•   Due Diligence Audits
•   ESG and Sustainability Audits
•   Special audits to study Governance Framework and Board Process
•   Regulatory Compliance Risk Audits involving Gap Analysis and Solutions.

Corporate Governance

• Effective governance is the foundation of responsible business. Our services include:
• Structuring and implementing governance frameworks, recruitment of directors, director declarations and

disclosures, directors tutoring and structuring of remuneration policies.
• Board structuring, Board Diversity, Board Policies, Charters of Committees, Code of Conduct for Directors, and Key

Managerial Personnel.
•   Enhancing board effectiveness through policy and process improvements.
•   Board Coach on Overall Governance, Codes, Charters, Policies and Providing solutions to resolve conflicts.
•   Board Process Audit
•   Board Performance Evaluation
•   Corporate Directors Training Programmes on duties, roles, responsibilities, and liabilities of Directors, governance,

compliances, CSR, ESG, Insider Trading Regulations, and other subjects under the Corporate Laws.
•   Advising on Succession Planning
•   Development and implementation of risk management frameworks.
•   Guidance on Fraud Detection, Fraud Reporting, Fraud Prevention, Fraud Notices and Enquiries.
•   Whistleblower and Vigil Mechanism and Policies.
•   Setting Key Parameters for Evaluation of Performance of Key Managerial Personnel
•   Structuring Variable Pay, Stock Option Schemes, Deferred and Staggered Option Programmes, and Sweat Equity

Proposals against Value Additions and Intangible Assets
• Expression of opinion on specific questions on law on the subject

CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and ESG (Environmental Social Governance) and BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting

CSR Strategy and Planning

Designing CSR policies and programs aligned with the company’s vision and statutory requirements.
Identifying impactful projects in areas such as education, healthcare, environment, and community welfare.
Advising on Annual Action Plans
Rendering opinions on question of law and CSR admissibility.

Compliance and Reporting

Ensuring adherence to CSR provisions under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
CSR Certifications
CSR Disclosures
Assisting in drafting CSR annual reports and disclosures.

Implementation Support

Registration of CSR Implementation Agencies
Guiding companies in implementing CSR initiatives directly or through partnerships with NGOs.
Monitoring and evaluating the impact of CSR activities.
CSR Project Tracker

Advisory for CSR Committees

Assisting CSR committees with policy formulation, fund allocation, and project approvals.

ESG Framework Development

Building ESG frameworks tailored to organizational needs and global benchmarks.
Incorporating ESG principles into corporate strategy and operations.
Guiding companies on ESG regulatory requirements and sustainability disclosures.
Assisting with frameworks like GRI, SASB, and integrated reporting.
Identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
Building internal capacity to implement sustainable practices.
Applying proprietary trackers to assess Quantitative ESG Parameters and Key performance Indicators.
Assisting in Assessment and Reporting Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) and BRSR Core.
Red Flags and Solutions in Assessment and Reporting Processes and Procedures.
Equipping boards with the tools to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into strategy.
Understanding sustainability reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Compliance with sustainability-related laws and standards.

Mergers, Acquisitions, Transactions, Contracts and Arrangements

• Mergers, Demergers, Schemes of Arrangements, Business Transfer Agreements, Share Acquisitions
• Structuring and Drafting of Schemes, Transaction Agreements, Non-disclosure Agreements, other Contracts and

Agreements
•   Guidance in Valuation and Fairness Opinions
•   Opinion on Fairness to Minority Shareholders
•   Advising and guiding on share capital reduction schemes and redemption proposal
•   Advising on Compulsory Acquisition of Minority Stake and Squeeze out provisions
•   Representation and Obtaining Approvals and Sanctions for Schemes from Regulators such as stock exchanges, SEBI,

RBI, CCI, Tribunals and Courts
•   Implementation Guidance and Compliance Support
•   Comprehensive Review of Contracts and Arrangements to identify risks, inconsistencies, and compliance issues.
•   Advising on business exits.
•   Strategizing dispute resolution, including arbitration or mediation clauses.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

•   IPRs - Trademarks, Industrial Designs, Patents and Copyrights
•   IPRs - Adoption, Registration and Protection
•   IPRs - Acquisitions
•   IPRs - Assignment and Licensing
•   IPRs - Expression of Expert Opinion and Consultancy.
•   Drafting and reviewing licensing agreements, technology transfer agreements, assignment deeds and NDAs.
•   Structuring agreements to protect ownership and usage rights including commercial terms like royalties or license fees.
•   Dealing with oppositions to IP applications.
•   Assisting with infringement claims, passing-off claims, cease-and-desist notices, and legal action.
•   Facilitating dispute resolution through arbitration, mediation, or litigation.
•   Conducting IP audits and due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and licensing deals.

Corporate and Individual Insolvency Resolution, Liquidation, Individual Bankruptcy under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and Winding Up under the Companies Act, 2013

Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP)

•   Assisting in filing applications for initiating / defending insolvency proceedings.
•   Advising on compliance with IBC provisions and timelines.
•   Structuring and drafting of resolution plans.
•   Advising on claims assessment.
•   Advising Resolution Applicants in their bids.
•   Advisory for Creditors and Debtors
•   Representing creditors (financial or operational) in insolvency proceedings.
•   Assisting debtors in restructuring and resolution strategies.
•   Advising on the recovery of dues through IBC mechanisms.

Settlement Process

•   Advising on Settlement Proposals
•   Representing before Adjudicating Authorities and Obtaining Approvals Resolution Plans
•   Providing Strategies for Acquiring Businesses and Assets under CIRP or Liquidation
•   Advising on Determination of Consideration
•   Providing Guidance to participate in Expression of Interest / Auctions
•   Drafting Resolution Plans and Assisting in submitting Resolution Plans and Proposals for Acquisitions
•   Providing Guidance on Relief(s), Concessions and Waivers
•   Representing before Committee of Creditors / Liquidators
•   Representing before Adjudicating Authority for Sanction of Resolution Plans
•   Recovery Assets of Corporate Debtor post sanction / approval of Resolution Plans

Avoidance Transactions

•   Preferential Transactions
•   Undervalued Transactions
•   Extortionate Transactions
•   Fraudulent Transactions
•   Insolvent Trading
•   Fraudulent Trading
•   Wrongful Trading

Winding up and Liquidation Process

•   Advisory on winding up companies and LLPs
•   Advising liquidation of corporate including voluntary liquidation
•   Managing the liquidation process in compliance with IBC.
•   Advising on claims assessment.
•   Assisting liquidators in asset valuation, sale, and distribution of proceeds.
•   Pre-Packaged Insolvency for MSMEs
•   Advising MSMEs on pre-pack insolvency options to resolve financial stress efficiently.
•   Facilitating negotiations and agreements between creditors and debtors.
•   Representation Services
• Representation before Adjudicating Authority (NCLT), Appellate Tribunal, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)

including Drafting and filing petitions, counters, appeals, and related documentation.
•   Cross-Border Insolvency
•   Assisting in insolvency cases with international dimensions under UNCITRAL model laws.
•   Advising on asset recovery and creditor claims across jurisdictions.
•   Training and Awareness
•   Conducting workshops for directors and stakeholders to ensure compliance with IBC norms.
•   Offering insights into evolving IBC regulations and their implications.

Offences and Prosecution

• Adjudication of Penalties under the Companies Act, 2013, Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, Securities and

Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, and other Securities Laws, Rules and Regulations and Foreign Exchange Management

Act, 1999 (FEMA), Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 (FCRA).
• Compounding of Offences under the Companies Act, 2013, Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, Securities and

Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, and other Securities Laws, Rules and Regulations and Foreign Exchange Management

Act, 1999 (FEMA), Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 (FCRA).
•   Securities Laws, Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, FCRA and other laws.
•   Settlement of Regulatory Contraventions under the Securities Laws and other laws.
•   Advising and Assisting clients on cases involving criminal prosecution including corporate frauds and other corporate

crimes.
• Offences and Prosecution under the Securities Laws, FEMA, FCRA and IBC.
• Assisting in recovery of properties and assets of the company wrongfully withheld.