Prateek Arora

Governance Head - INDIA & MENA at WPP| Expert in Corporate Governance, Contract Management and M&A

Role
Governance Head - India & Mena at WPP
Location
Gurugram, HR, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Prateek Arora

An accomplished legal professional with extensive expertise in leveraging legal acumen to…

Experience

  1. Governance Head - India & Mena

    WPP

    Dec 2024 — Present

    Strategic Company Secretary & Governance Leader | 13.6+ Years of Proven Expertise in Corporate Law, M&A, Contracts & Agreements, Secretarial Matters, Corporate Litigation & Recovery, Compliance & Cross-Border Governance Spearheaded and executed the legal dimensions of complex M&A transactions, including conducting meticulous due diligence on target entities, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and facilitating seamless transaction execution Orchestrated the incorporation and closure of entities across multiple jurisdictions, including the USA, Singapore, UAE, UK, Australia, Mauritius, and BVI, ensuring alignment with local laws and regulatory requirements Directed compliance with the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), managing FDI, inward/outward remittances, and preparing statutory filings such as Form FC-GPR and FC-TRS with RBI and authorized banks. Demonstrated proficiency in liaising with Regulatory Bodies such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and RBI for compounding matters Acted as a trusted legal advisor to Boards of Directors, Shareholders, Private Equity Firms, and Executive Leadership, providing strategic counsel on pivotal legal and corporate governance matters. Supervised the organization’s litigation portfolio, managing cases spanning civil, labour-related, recovery, & cheque bounce matters Cross-Border Transactions: Navigated intricate legal landscapes to facilitate high-value international transactions, ensuring adherence to local and global regulatory standards. Extensive experience in diverse commercial transactions, including Service Agreements, Vendor Agreements, JVs, Finder Fee Agreements, MOU, LOI, Novation Agreements, SHA, SPA, NDA, Lease Agreements, Consultancy Agreements, Loan Agreements, various banking transactions, sales contracts, and IT & IPR agreements. Collaborated with operational and sales teams to negotiate and draft major contracts, ensuring compliance and enforcing contractual terms as necessary

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