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HITESH GUNDESHA

Senior Legal Advisors

Education: Company Secretary (CS), Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Symbiosis College, Pune
Languages: English | Hindi | Marathi | Marwari

Professional Overview

Hitesh Gundesha is a Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance professional with over 7 years of experience advising domestic and international businesses on corporate law, foreign exchange regulations, governance frameworks, and compliance management. He works closely with startups, growth-stage enterprises, multinational corporations, and investors to help them navigate complex regulatory requirements and maintain robust compliance practices.

His practice focuses on Company Law, Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) advisory, LLP compliance, corporate secretarial matters, and regulatory compliance management. Over the years, Hitesh has assisted clients in establishing and maintaining effective compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to evolving legal and regulatory requirements while supporting business growth and operational efficiency.

Hitesh has extensive experience handling corporate secretarial compliance, corporate restructuring exercises, legal due diligence, secretarial audits, private equity transactions, debt funding transactions, and corporate governance initiatives. He regularly supports businesses in managing regulatory filings, governance requirements, transaction-related compliances, and corporate restructuring projects.

A significant area of his practice involves advising clients on complex FEMA matters, including Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Overseas Direct Investment (ODI), cross-border transactions, regulatory approvals, and compounding proceedings. His strong understanding of India’s corporate and foreign exchange regulatory framework enables him to provide practical and commercially viable solutions to clients operating in dynamic business environments.

He also supports clients on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) compliance, Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) registrations and compliance, corporate governance reviews, board processes, and governance-related regulatory matters. He has contributed to the preparation of legal and regulatory opinions on corporate governance and FEMA-related issues and has assisted clients in developing practical compliance strategies aligned with their business objectives.

Known for his analytical mindset, attention to detail, and solution-oriented approach, Hitesh works collaboratively with clients to simplify regulatory complexities and develop compliance strategies tailored to their business objectives.

Qualifications

  • Company Secretary (CS)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Symbiosis College, Pune

Professional Memberships

  • Associate Member, Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)