Corporate Governance Advisory: Board Risk and Fiduciary Strategy

At the CII Governance Series in Bengaluru, I shared my insights on the convergence of corporate governance and digital transformation. I highlighted the challenges AI presents to traditional fiduciary responsibilities and the unprecedented pace of its adoption in corporate ecosystems.

During a CII Governance Series session in Mumbai, I emphasized the urgent need for board oversight of open-source code licenses and generative AI. I pointed out the significant liability risks for boards that fail to make AI a core agenda item.

At a CII Governance Series session, I discussed the evolving corporate governance landscape and the importance of robust risk management. I shared my perspective on how trends like ESG and technology oversight are reshaping the responsibilities of modern boards.

In this talk at the CII Governance Series, I explain how the traditional construct of fiduciary responsibility is expanding. I discuss the recent Tesla judgment in Delaware, which extends fiduciary duties to controlling shareholders, a development with significant implications for family businesses and startup founders.

In The Economic Times, I analyzed the determination of offer prices under SEBI's Takeover Regulations in the context of Mahindra's acquisition of SML Isuzu. My analysis focused on the prescribed methodologies that traders and investors must understand to accurately assess market valuations.

I authored an article for the Financial Express explaining the NSE's settlement with SEBI regarding its trading access framework. The piece details the background of the case and the implications of the settlement for the stock exchange's planned IPO.

At an International Bar Association conference, I spoke on a panel about the NCLT's emerging role as a battleground for stressed asset M&A and other disputes. The discussion focused on how this trend is impacting risk mitigation strategies in the M&A landscape.

I delivered the keynote address at the BW Legal General Counsel 100 Conclave on the transforming role of General Counsels. I spoke about how GCs are evolving from legal advisors to strategic business partners, central to navigating complex governance and leadership challenges.

I moderated a panel at The Legal500 GC Summit on the evolving role of General Counsel in strategic deal-making. We discussed key challenges such as ESG risks, regulatory hurdles, and how GCs are becoming central to driving value in transactions.