Vikas is a corporate governance and regulatory advisory professional with over 25 years of experience advising businesses, promoters, boards, investors, and leadership teams on complex corporate transactions, governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and strategic business initiatives.
His expertise spans mergers and acquisitions (M&A), initial public offerings (IPOs), corporate restructuring, joint ventures, corporate governance, securities laws, foreign exchange regulations (FEMA), capital markets compliance, and domestic and cross-border business expansion.
He regularly advises organizations on business structuring, governance frameworks, regulatory risk management, and compliance strategies that support long-term business growth and operational excellence.
Vikas has extensive experience advising on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), intellectual property management, corporate compliance programs, SEBI regulations, listing obligations and disclosure requirements, alternative investment funds (AIFs), commercial contracts, employment and HR-related legal matters, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
He also advises clients on the formation and governance of not-for-profit organizations, corporate social responsibility (CSR) frameworks, board governance, risk management practices, and evolving regulatory requirements impacting businesses across sectors.
Prior to his current role, Vikas spent nearly eight years with Persistent Systems Limited, where he played a key role in managing global compliance functions, corporate governance initiatives, and strategic mergers and acquisitions.
He has also held leadership positions with Venkateshwara Hatcheries Group, gaining valuable experience in legal, compliance, governance, and business operations across diverse industries.
Beyond his advisory practice, Vikas is a respected educator, speaker, and thought leader who regularly contributes to professional development initiatives and executive training programs conducted by leading institutions.
He has authored numerous articles published in national and international professional journals, industry publications, and business forums, sharing insights on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, securities laws, compliance management, and regulatory developments.