Company Secretary & Legal Professional

CS Malathesha Kalal G.

FCS — Fellow Member, ICSI

Advocate, Karnataka State Bar Council

LLM, Corporate & Commercial Law

A seasoned legal and compliance professional with 18+ years of experience across Aerospace, Defense, Healthcare, Edutech, Fire Safety, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Food Tech and Listed Companies — delivering corporate governance excellence and strategic legal advisory.

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Mysuru, Karnataka

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Years of Practice

Core Competencies

Company Secretarial Operations

Mergers under Companies Act 2013, Board & AGM management, ROC/MCA filings, CSR compliance, statutory records, SEBI/Stock Exchange reporting, CLB appearances, and shareholder grievance resolution.

Legal Operations

Negotiating, drafting and vetting of all contracts, JVs, MOUs, BDAs. End-to-end contract lifecycle management, litigation follow-up, IPR coordination, and legal due diligence.

RBI & FEMA Compliance

Reporting on FDI inward remittance, ECB, share allotment to foreign investors (FCGPR), annual foreign assets & liabilities returns, and conversion of ECBs into equity.

Advisory, Government & Risk

Legal research, management consultancy, POSH compliance (ICC Member), Anti-Bribery & ABAC third-party risk assessment, government liaison for approvals, factory licenses, environmental clearances, and enterprise risk policy drafting.

HR & Administration

Recruitment lifecycle, salary negotiation, KRA-based performance appraisals, employee relations, grievance handling, payroll coordination, and birthday/anniversary engagement — handled as Head HR & Admin.

Intellectual Property & Litigation

Trademark & patent agency coordination, court representations, aging analysis of pending litigation — settled 50% of cases in 3 months — and dispute resolution through advocacy.

Work Experience

May 2018 — Present

Rangsons Group of Companies

Senior Manager – Legal & Compliance

Individually handling all secretarial compliances across the Group operating in Aerospace, Defense, Healthcare, Edutech, Fire Safety, and Real Estate. Coordinating with holding and subsidiary entities for smooth legal and regulatory compliance. Led equity infusion due diligence and 100% acquisition of a U.S. company.

Dec 2012 — May 2018

AB Mauri India Private Limited

Whole-Time Company Secretary

Independently managed all secretarial compliances for the Group. Implemented the e-nForce Plus compliance tool, rolling it out across all India business units. Handled all ROC/MCA filings, board meetings, AGMs, and RBI reporting.

April 2012 — Dec 2012

Camson Bio Technologies Limited

Company Secretary & Chief Legal Officer | Head – HR & Admin

Handled all secretarial compliances of a listed company including SEBI compliance, stock exchange intimations, quarterly reports, and shareholder relations. Simultaneously led the HR & Admin department including recruitment and performance management.

May 2011 — March 2012

Fire Luxur Developers Private Limited

Company Secretary

Managed the complete secretarial compliance framework for the company. Oversaw board meetings, statutory filings, and maintenance of all records and registers.

April 2009 — April 2011

PCS Mr. T R Jairam

Trainee — Practicing Company Secretary

Underwent 16 months of intensive training under renowned PCS Mr. T R Jairam at Rajaji Nagar, Bengaluru, covering the full spectrum of company incorporations, compliance actions, and regulatory matters.

Nov 2006 — April 2007

Bengaluru High Court

Advocate (in practice)

Practiced as an Advocate at Bengaluru, gaining hands-on courtroom experience and exposure to legal advocacy and litigation management.

Key Projects

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Merger — Companies Act, 2013

Led the successful end-to-end merger process under the Companies Act, 2013, coordinating with all stakeholders, regulators, and legal advisors to achieve seamless integration.

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e-nForce Plus Compliance Tool

Spearheaded the startup, implementation, and nationwide rollout of a compliance management tool across all India business units, significantly improving compliance visibility.

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U.S. Company Acquisition

Led complete legal due diligence and transaction documentation for the 100% acquisition of a U.S. company, ensuring seamless cross-border compliance and documentation.

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Enterprise Risk Management

Drafted the comprehensive Risk Management Policy for the organization, establishing a structured framework for risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.

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Equity Infusion — Legal Due Diligence

Completed end-to-end legal due diligence for equity infusion, ensuring all statutory and regulatory requirements were meticulously met throughout the transaction lifecycle.

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Litigation Aging Analysis

Conducted systematic aging analysis of all pending litigations and successfully resolved over 50% of cases within 3 months, significantly minimizing risks and associated costs.

Educational Qualifications

PGDCJ (Pursuing)

IGNOU, Mysuru

2022 — 202470.0%

LLM

Kalinga University, Raipur

2021 — 202365.0%

ICSI Professional Programme

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

2007 — 201054.0%

LLB

Kuvempu University, R L Law College, Davanagere

2003 — 200674.5% — University 3rd Rank

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

Kuvempu University, ARG College of Arts & Commerce, Davanagere

2000 — 200378.72%

Teaching & Academia

Beyond professional practice, CS Malathesha Kalal G. is a dedicated educator shaping the next generation of Company Secretaries and legal professionals.

As the founder of TriumphINS Academy at Harihar, he has built an institution focused on quality CS education. His ICSI chapter involvement as regular and visiting faculty reflects his commitment to the profession.

He has also participated in and been recognised at national-level essay competitions including the Sri Ganesha Venkatasubramaniam Memorial All-India Law Essay Competition and Manupatra All India Essay Competition.

Founder — TriumphINS Academy

Harihar, Karnataka

Regular Faculty — ICSI Mysuru Chapter

Institute of Company Secretaries of India

Visiting Faculty — ICSI Bengaluru Chapter