Abhinash Giri

About Abhinash Giri

Dedicated to streamlining corporate compliance and enabling businesses to thrive in intricate regulatory environments. Greetings! I am a Qualified Company Secretary with a specialization in offering guidance on Corporate Laws, conducting Due Diligence processes, and drafting legal documents. Currently, I am a member of the secretarial team at Finshore Management Services Ltd, a SEBI-registered Merchant Banker (Category-I). In my present role, I assist businesses in navigating the complexities of regulatory frameworks, thereby facilitating fundraising efforts through both stock exchanges and private arrangements. Throughout my professional journey, I have provided support to Indian corporations in various activities, including facilitating the listing of equity shares on Indian stock exchanges, overseeing rights issues, ensuring adherence to listing regulations, and enhancing compliance with the Indian Companies Act. Additionally, I have successfully managed preferential issues of equity shares and other convertible instruments for listed entities. In addition to my corporate work, I have played a pivotal role in helping Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) maintain compliance by conducting due diligence on their existing Placement Memorandums and meeting SEBI\'s requirements for annual Due Diligence of these documents. My unwavering commitment to promoting robust corporate governance is at the forefront of my approach. I take pride in simplifying compliance processes for businesses. My core expertise encompasses Compliance, Due Diligence, and Legal Drafting. I possess a profound passion for unraveling the complexities of corporate laws and continuously immerse myself in this ever-evolving field. I appreciate your visit to my profile. It has been a pleasure sharing my insights and experience as a compliance professional. If you wish to connect or explore potential opportunities, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Experience

1. Executive Officer - Merchant Banking

   Finshore Management Services Limited

   Sep 2023 — Present · Kolkata, IN

   Provided significant support in SME IPOs, including the drafting of prospectuses and conducting comprehensive due diligence along with completing ROC filings prior to the issue. Ensured compliance with SEBI regulatory requirements, contributing to the successful execution of SME IPOs;*Independently managed rights issues for mainboard listed companies, overseeing the entire process from regulatory filing to co-ordination with intermediaries. Ensured strict adherence to SEBI regulations and other statutory requirements;*Led the preferential issues of equity shares and other convertible instruments for listed entities. This included co-ordination with stock exchange(s) and other stakeholders, documentation, and compliance with SEBI regulations;*Supported in the preparation and filing of regulatory documents and disclosures required by SEBI and other regulatory authorities;*Assisted in the organization and documentation of board and committee meetings, including the drafting of meeting agendas and minutes, ensuring compliance with SEBI regulations;*Collaborated in the management of compliance-related activities, including adherence to SEBI listing regulations, takeover regulations and other statutory requirements;*Assisted in the management of shareholder communications and coordination of shareholder meetings viz Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs);*Assisted in the drafting and implementation of policies, ensuring alignment with SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 2015 and SEBI (Merchant Bankers) Regulations, 1992;*Actively engaged in research and monitoring of changes in Companies Act, 2013, SEBI regulations and market developments, providing insights to the senior management team;*Collaborated with external legal and financial advisors to facilitate seamless transactions and compliance with Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI regulations.

Education

• The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

  Company Secretary, Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

• Calcutta University, Kolkata

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accountancy