Sharad Kumar

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About Sharad Kumar

Trusted legal counsel and strategic business leader with 30+ years of experience driving growth and compliance for market leaders navigating complex regulatory environments in India and globally. Brings a unique blend of outside law firm and in-house corporate experience, coupled with a multicultural background. Equally adept at serving Indian champions and multinational giants. Known for collaborating with C-suite leaders to structure and close high-stakes transactions, prosecute business-critical litigation, secure regulatory approvals, protect IP assets, and build high-performing legal departments from the ground up. Draws on deep cross-border expertise honed through leadership roles across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, China and ANZ. Adept at bridging cultural divides and finding common ground in multijurisdictional matters. Brings a 360-degree perspective shaped by experience as a law firm partner advising clients across industries and as a corporate leader embedded in the business. Experienced in helping multinationals adapt to the Indian regulatory landscape and Indian companies expand overseas. Equally comfortable providing strategic boardroom counsel and rolling up sleeves to personally handle mission-critical legal matters. Expertise: Complex Transactions | High-stakes Litigation | Arbitration | Cross-Border M&A | India Market Entry | Overseas Expansion | Regulatory Compliance | IP Strategy | Anti-Corruption | Corporate Governance