Kunal Gupta

Trilegal - India

Partner

1st floor, Wing A & B, Prius Platinum
D-3, District Centre, Saket
New Delhi-110017

+9142599270

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Jurisdiction:

India

Practice area:

White collar crime


Kunal Gupta is a partner in the White-Collar Crimes (Investigation) and ESG practice. He has significant experience in handling complex investigations involving a variety of white-collar crime matters, such as fraud, corruption, money laundering, sanctions, and workplace misconduct. Kunal has also been involved in prominent regulator-driven ABAC and ESG investigations. Apart from investigations, Kunal conducts ESG diligence and forensic due diligence related to anti-bribery, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and sanctions-related aspects for global investors and private equity firms. He has advised clients on several matters involving regulators such as the CBI, the Enforcement Directorate, SFIO, etc.
 
Kunal has also worked on global investigations with foreign regulators such as the DOJ, SEC, and SFO. He has designed ethics compliance frameworks for several global and Indian companies. Kunal has also acted as an independent monitor for sanctions by the World Bank's Integrity Vice Presidency.

  • Led an investigation into allegations of misrepresentation and bribery of public officials as well as corruption in land acquisition and approvals, for a large, US-listed solar energy portfolio holder in India. He also advised the client on risk mitigation strategies, data privacy concerns, employment actions, and disclosure obligations to the regulators in addition to advising on governance matters and regulatory strategies.
  • Led an internal investigation for a global life sciences company regarding allegations concerning its India operations, including bribery of officials at government-owned facilities to obtain contracts, collusion with certain channel partners/distributors, and improper conduct during pre-bid negotiations for government tenders, etc. Kunal also advised the board of directors on their potential liabilities, recommended remediation measures, and provided guidance on managing interactions with the company’s auditors.
  • Led an investigation following a complaint made by the auditor to a US-listed entity regarding financial impropriety at its subsidiary, including bribery of public officials and siphoning of funds by the local director. The issues identified involved bribery violations, books and records, and internal control provisions of the FCPA and local Indian laws. Advised the client on local regulatory actions and voluntary disclosures to the US SEC and DOJ, and facilitated the required compliance overhaul.
  • Advised global investors on the anti-bribery and anti-corruption diligence aspects of their transactions, including Brookfield Asset Management on the sale of its 1.6 GW renewable energy portfolio in India to Gentari Renewables India, and India Resurgence Fund in its acquisition of a majority stake in Anthea Aromatics Private Limited through primary and secondary investments.
  • Advised the manufacturer and supplier of corrosion-resistant equipment on the permissibility of exporting dual-use items to Russia under Indian sanctions and trade control regulations. Additionally, provided guidance on the implications of the sanctions imposed by the US, the UK, and the EU.

  • ESG
  • White collar crime

  • Accounting
  • Aviation
  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Gaming
  • Government and public policy
  • Healthcare
  • Industrials
  • Insurance
  • Investment management
  • Media
  • Oil and gas
  • Pharmaceutical and life sciences
  • Real estate
  • Technology and telecommunications
  • Transport
  • Utilities

  • LL.B. National Law School of India University, Bengaluru
  • LL.M., Financial Laws, M&A, Securities Harvard Law School
  • European Masters in Law and Economics (Rotterdam, Ghent and Hamburg) (cum laude)

  • Member of the Committee on Corporate Governance, ASSOCHAM
  • Member of the ESG Committee, FICCI

  • Bar Council of India