What We Do
At RPAL, each engagement is shaped by the specific regulatory, operational and commercial context of the client — combining technical expertise with practical judgement gained from working both within and alongside businesses.
Corporate Governance & Compliance
Design of board frameworks, committee structures, delegation matrices, governance charters and accountability mechanisms aligned with statutory requirements and organisational objectives.
Advisory on business structures, operational workflows, delegation frameworks, management reporting and decision-making processes to improve accountability, control and execution.
Design and implementation of compliance frameworks across corporate, operational and sector-specific laws, supported by defined ownership, monitoring mechanisms and escalation processes.
Advisory relating to board processes, committee functioning, governance documentation, decision-making structures and practices aligned with evolving regulatory expectations.
Review of workforce structures, employment documentation, HR governance frameworks, labour law compliance and employee-related risk assessments, including readiness for evolving labour code requirements.
Assessment of compliance frameworks, regulatory obligations and implementation practices to identify gaps, control weaknesses and areas requiring corrective action.
Risk Assessment, Internal Controls & Process Reviews
Enterprise risk reviews and mitigation strategies focused on risk identification, prioritisation, evaluation of existing controls and management response planning.
Design, documentation and review of Internal Financial Controls and Risk Control Matrices, including control testing and remediation support.
Design and review of internal control frameworks aligned with COSO and other recognised standards to strengthen governance and risk management.
Review of business processes, control gaps, operational procedures and compliance workflows to improve efficiency, governance and risk management.
Review of ERP-based controls, user access governance, segregation of duties and system-level control environments across business functions.
Development and review of SOPs, workflow documentation and process manuals to formalise controls and ensure consistency in operations.
Litigation and Arbitration Management
The firm provides litigation management, dispute support and strategic advisory services. Representation before courts, tribunals and arbitral forums is undertaken by independent legal counsel.
Procedural advisory, factual brief preparation, document organisation, counsel draft review and overall coordination of litigation matters.
Support in domestic and international arbitration proceedings, including matters conducted under SIAC and other institutional rules, through evidence organisation, factual matrix development and counsel coordination.
Collection, organisation, chronology-building and preservation of documentary and digital evidence for litigation, arbitration and regulatory proceedings.
Acting as a central coordination point between management, business teams, experts and external counsel to facilitate efficient conduct of proceedings.
Preparation of timelines, issue trackers, action matrices, responsibility schedules and matter-status reports to support effective dispute management.
Assessment and documentation support relating to damages, claims, counterclaims and financial implications arising from disputes and arbitration proceedings.
Foreign Trade, FEMA & Cross Border Advisory
DGFT licensing, customs advisory, export control compliance, duty structures and regulatory support for cross-border trade.
FEMA compliance, FDI and ODI structuring, ECB advisory and RBI reporting for cross-border investment and financing transactions.
Evaluation of transactions involving sanctioned countries, restricted entities and designated individuals to support compliant international business operations.
Assessment of dual-use items, restricted technologies and export control obligations under applicable regulatory frameworks.
Advisory on trade agreements, preferential duty benefits, trade zones and related compliance considerations for international transactions.
Product classification, eligibility assessment and advisory relating to export incentive schemes and trade benefits under applicable regulatory frameworks.
Data Protection & Privacy
Structured advisory for compliance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, including applicability assessment, gap analysis and implementation planning.
Mapping data flows and developing Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) to establish visibility over personal data processing activities.
Review and design of Technical and Organisational Measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, loss or breach.
Review of third-party processing arrangements, data sharing practices, contractual protections and vendor-related privacy risks.
Development of privacy governance frameworks covering notices, consent management, retention practices, grievance handling, breach response and accountability mechanisms.
Compliance and implementation support for Indian organisations dealing with European customers, affiliates or shared service operations.
Due Diligence, M&A & Restructuring
Financial, legal and operational due diligence for acquisitions, investments and strategic transactions, including fraud and misconduct risk assessment.
Advisory on mergers, demergers, restructurings, business transfers and entity conversions, including regulatory, operational and tax considerations.
Joint venture structuring, governance design, transaction documentation and operational integration support for domestic and cross-border arrangements.
Forensic Reviews & Investigations
Structured fraud examinations covering financial irregularities, misappropriation, misconduct indicators and transaction-level review.
Corporate investigations into regulatory breaches, conduct concerns and financial misconduct supported by documentary and transactional analysis.
Review of suspected or identified compliance failures through document review, transaction testing and fact-based assessment.
Independent fact-finding and special review exercises supporting regulatory responses, management enquiries and board-level investigations.
Design and review of anti-money laundering controls, due diligence procedures and monitoring frameworks supporting regulatory compliance.
Independent investigation of whistleblower complaints and internal grievances to support fair, documented and defensible outcomes.
International Taxation & Treasury Advisory
DTAA interpretation, Permanent Establishment exposure assessment, transfer pricing considerations and cross-border tax planning.
Advisory on the impact of BEPS initiatives and Multilateral Instrument provisions on existing and proposed business structures.
Advisory relating to Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, Forward Contracts, natural hedging strategies and foreign exchange risk management.
Corporate and Operational Legal
Incorporation of companies, LLPs and other business entities, including promoter structuring and foundational governance documentation.
Advisory under the Companies Act, 2013 relating to board matters, shareholder matters, corporate actions, governance requirements and ROC compliance.
Corporate restructuring, strike-off, winding-up and business reorganisation support, including advisory relating to insolvency and related frameworks.
Drafting, review and risk assessment of commercial agreements, shareholder arrangements, operational contracts and governance documentation.
Support relating to statutory records, resolutions, corporate documentation and ongoing regulatory compliance requirements.
Day-to-day advisory on legal and regulatory issues arising in business operations, commercial relationships and organisational decision-making.