Raj K. Sehgal

Corporate compliance law at RKS and Associates –

CS Raj K. Sehgal holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry, a Law degree, and is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. With over 25 years of extensive corporate experience, he has specialized in Corporate Law, Labour Law, Finance, Taxation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, and Foreign Exchange matters. Mr. Sehgal has a proven track record in advising both national and multinational corporations, offering strategic legal and financial solutions.

His expertise spans interactions with regulatory bodies such as the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and Stock Exchanges. He has played a pivotal role in identifying joint venture opportunities, supporting negotiations, and managing the full lifecycle of mergers and acquisitions, from due diligence to post-integration evaluations.

In addition, Mr. Sehgal brings significant experience in capital markets, with a deep understanding of equity research, portfolio management, and debt markets. His ability to diagnose complex business challenges and deliver tailored solutions has made him a trusted advisor to some of the most respected names in the industry.

At RKS & Associates Mr. Sehgal heads the team looking after corporate compliance law, mergers, takeovers, Joint Ventures and corporate restructuring.

What is the law on corporate compliance?

Corporate compliance legislation is the set of rules, laws, and legal frameworks that businesses must follow to make sure they do business in a legal and moral way. It means following rules for corporate governance, financial reporting, labor legislation, taxes, the environment, and rules that are specific to the industry.

The basic goal of corporate compliance law is to safeguard stakeholders, avoid legal problems, and make sure that business activities are open and honest.

Companies typically set up a compliance program or hire consultants to keep an eye on things like:

  • Submitting required reports and disclosures to regulators
  • Making sure that the Companies Act, 2013 and other business laws are followed
  • Following rules for taxes and financial reporting
  • Putting in place rules within the company to stop fraud, corruption, and bad behavior
  • Keeping accurate records and following good company governance rules
  • In brief, corporate compliance legislation makes sure that firms act responsibly, ethically, and within the law. This helps them avoid fines and establish trust over time.