Sandip Sarkar
Kolkata
Summary
22+ years of expertise in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal advisory. Proficient in AML/CFT laws, UAE Company Laws, and Dubai Market Listing Rules. Adept at advising Boards on corporate structuring, risk management, and legal strategies. Experience across infrastructure, consultancy, and manufacturing sectors.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Corporate Legal Consultant
S. Sarkar & Associates
10.2010 - Current
- Advocated for corporations before regulatory authorities in complex management disputes, high-value mergers and acquisitions, and critical compliance matters, ensuring regulatory adherence and strategic business outcomes
- Advised on corporate structuring, due diligence, Merger and Acquisition and regulatory adherence
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated shareholder agreements, joint venture arrangements, and investment deals, ensuring legal clarity, risk mitigation, and alignment with corporate objectives
- Delivered retainer-based Company Secretary services to mid-sized enterprises, ensuring seamless corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic advisory support
- Liaised with regulators, including ROC, SEBI, and Stock Exchanges
- Implemented corporate governance frameworks for clients
Senior Manager - Legal & Secretarial
Simplex Infrastructures Ltd.
01.2010 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: An Infrastructure Company
- Ensured compliance with Indian Companies Act, SEBI regulations, overseeing regulatory filings and governance frameworks
- Managed pre and post-compliance procedures related to Board Meetings
- Reviewed and vetted legal documents, board resolutions, and meeting minutes to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance standards
- Liaised with legal counsels on corporate litigation matters, ensuring strategic legal representation, risk mitigation, and compliance with regulatory requirements
- An Infrastructure Company
Company Secretary & Sr. Manager - Legal
Danieli India Ltd.
07.2007 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: An Italian Multinational PMC
- Led corporate governance initiatives for a multinational firm
- Drafted and reviewed critical legal documents, including agreements and policies
- Ensured adherence to corporate laws and regulatory frameworks, overseeing compliance, governance, and risk management initiatives
- Conducted Board and Annual General Meetings with full compliance
- An Italian Multinational PMC
Senior Officer - Secretarial
Ispat Industries Ltd.
10.2005 - 06.2007
- Company Overview: A leading Steel Manufacturing Company
- Ensured corporate compliance with Companies Act and listing obligations
- Managed regulatory liaising and shareholder grievance resolution
- Drafted and reviewed legal agreements, board meeting minutes, and corporate policies, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with governance best practices
- A leading Steel Manufacturing Company
Secretarial Executive
Andamans Timber Industries Ltd.
09.2002 - 09.2005
- Company Overview: A timber Manufacturing Company
- Managed compliance with the Companies Act and regulatory obligations, ensuring adherence to corporate governance standards, Corporate Fillings and statutory requirements
- Liaised with Regulatory authorities for approval matters
- A timber Manufacturing Company
Education
Company Secretary - Corporate Laws & Governance
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
New Delhi, India12-2004
B.Com - Accountancy And Business Communication
Calcutta University
Kolkata, India08-1996
Skills
- Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Board & Stakeholder Management
- Legal & Regulatory Advisory
- Financial Management
- Corporate Structuring
- Risk Management
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Strategic planning
Languages
English
Hindi
Bengali
Personal Information
Title: Company Secretary
Timeline
Founder & Corporate Legal Consultant
S. Sarkar & Associates
10.2010 - Current
Senior Manager - Legal & Secretarial
Simplex Infrastructures Ltd.
01.2010 - 08.2010
Company Secretary & Sr. Manager - Legal
Danieli India Ltd.
07.2007 - 01.2010
Senior Officer - Secretarial
Ispat Industries Ltd.
10.2005 - 06.2007
Secretarial Executive
Andamans Timber Industries Ltd.
09.2002 - 09.2005
Company Secretary - Corporate Laws & Governance
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
B.Com - Accountancy And Business Communication
Calcutta University
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