Areas of Practice

Deep Expertise
Across Industries

17+ years of specialization across corporate governance, legal compliance, financial strategy, and cross-border advisory — delivering measurable results for listed companies, SMEs, and startups.

Asha Diwakar expertise

Governance & Legal

Corporate Law, Compliance & Secretarial Practice

Corporate Governance

Designing robust governance frameworks aligned with Companies Act 2013 and SEBI guidelines for sustained compliance.

Secretarial Audit

Comprehensive audits for listed companies under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, ensuring statutory adherence and transparency.

Board Advisory

Strategic advisory on board composition, committee structures, board effectiveness reviews, and director induction.

Corporate Restructuring

End-to-end advisory on mergers, acquisitions, demergers, and amalgamations under applicable laws.

Secretarial Due Diligence

Thorough due diligence for transactions, investments, and regulatory approvals — identifying legal risks and compliance gaps.

Regulatory Compliance

Comprehensive management of Companies Act, SEBI, ROC filings, and statutory secretarial standards SS-1 & SS-2.

Finance & Strategy

Virtual CFO, Financial Planning & Business Growth

Virtual CFO Services

Fractional CFO services to SMEs and startups — financial oversight, treasury management, and strategic financial leadership.

Corporate Finance

End-to-end financial structuring, working capital management, and balance sheet optimization for growth-stage companies.

Fund Raising Support

Advisory on equity fundraising, venture capital, angel investments, debt instruments, and investor relations.

Startup Advisory

Specialized advisory for startups navigating entity formation, compliance, governance, and investor-readiness.

MIS & Financial Reporting

Design of MIS frameworks, financial dashboards, and board reporting systems for informed decision-making.

Investor Advisory

Guidance on deal structuring, shareholder agreements, term sheet negotiations, and portfolio governance.

Cross-Border Advisory

FEMA, RBI Compliance & International Business Structuring

FEMA Advisory

Expert guidance on Foreign Exchange Management Act compliance — inbound and outbound transactions, reporting, and filings.

FDI & ODI Structuring

Advisory on FDI and Overseas Direct Investment routes, structuring, and regulatory approvals under RBI guidelines.

RBI Compliance

Comprehensive management for ECB, FEMA, NRI investments, and related RBI reporting requirements.

India–Dubai Business Advisory

Specialized advisory for businesses expanding between India and the UAE — legal, tax, and regulatory frameworks.

Cross-Border Structuring

Strategic structuring of international transactions, joint ventures, and holding company arrangements.

International Business

Advisory on establishing global operations — corporate law, regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

Board Committee Suitability

A qualified and registered Independent Director, Asha brings the multi-disciplinary expertise to lead and contribute to all critical board committees.

Audit Committee

Nomination & Remuneration

Risk Management

CSR Committee

Stakeholders' Relationship

ESG / Governance

All Practice Areas

Companies Act 2013SEBI RegulationsCorporate GovernanceSecretarial StandardsFEMARBI ComplianceFDI AdvisoryODI StructuringVirtual CFOFund RaisingBoard AdvisoryCorporate RestructuringPOSH ComplianceCSR AdvisoryESG GovernanceStartup AdvisoryInvestor RelationsM&A AdvisoryDue DiligenceIndia–Dubai AdvisoryListed Company ComplianceAnnual ReportMIS ReportingFinancial Strategy