Akshay S.
Corporate Services Manager
Experience
Jan 2025 - Present
10 monthsFrankfurt, Germany
Corporate Services Manager
Blitzstart Services GmbH
- Contributed to the growth of the new corporate services business leveraging industry expertise with a leading corporate services provider to streamline processes and update current SOPs to boost scalability of operations, resulting in measurable increase in efficiency of task management and enhancing revenue generation from corporate services business.
- Drafting tailored business proposal packages according to client specific requirements.
- Assisting with and standardising KYC and AML procedures for shelf company sales and corporate service clients.
- Assist managing directors of companies operating in Germany (GmbH) to ensure compliance with German legal, tax and compliance regulations, including liaising internally and externally with advisors and subject matter experts.
- Assist foreign and German clients with all stages of setup of business in Germany, including shelf company purchase, formal registrations for German commercial register, tax, VAT etc.
- Liaise with government authorities as well as third parties on behalf of our clients to ensure continued good standing of the client’s company in Germany.
- Assist with sale and all related processes of Blitzstart shelf companies sold to foreign or German clients as part of the client’s investment/business corporate structure. Liaise with client and their advisors to ensure compliance with German legal, tax and compliance regulations, including liaising with subject matter experts.
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
2 yearsFrankfurt, Germany
Independent Legal and Commercial Advisor
Independent Legal and Commercial Advisor
- Assist foreign companies and individuals in migrating business to Germany and advise on all relevant aspects on the migration.
- Liaise with client and their advisors to ensure compliance with German legal, tax and compliance regulations, including liaising with subject matter experts.
- Advice and guide foreign and German clients on various aspects of corporate entity management in Germany, including private equity funding, debt financing etc.
- Assist and lead M & A transactions, including advising on various stages of the deal process (e.g. due diligence, NDAs etc.)
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
3 yearsFrankfurt, Germany
Senior Associate
Vistra (Germany) GmbH
- Assist managing directors of companies operating in Germany (GmbH) to ensure compliance with German legal, tax and compliance regulations, including liaising internally and externally with advisors and subject matter experts.
- Advice and guide foreign and German clients on various aspects of corporate entity management in Germany, including private equity funding, debt financing etc.
- Liaise with government authorities as well as third parties on behalf of our clients to ensure continued good standing of the client’s company in Germany.
- Managing the incorporation, sale and all related processes of Vistra shelf companies sold to foreign or German clients as part of the client’s investment/business corporate structure.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021
3 yearsFrankfurt, Germany
Associate
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
- Provide support to International Corporate and Global M&A, Private Equity, and VC team in German and cross-border transactions.
- Facilitate cross-border commercial law team through formulating and negotiating broad range of commercial agreements, including distribution and supply agreements.
- Contribute remarkable efforts in enabling the processing of multiple transactions related to M&A, Venture Capital, and other commercial transactions with a strong focus on client requirement and timelines.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
1 yearFrankfurt, Germany
Trainee Lawyer
PwC
- Ensured smooth operations and transitions through supporting cross-functional team on different aspects of acquisition finance, corporate, and M&A.
- Assured clear and unambiguous provisions of agreement to avoid issues in near future.
- Collaborated with team to proactively resolve issues related to Indian and international laws, including foreign exchange and different regulatory rules.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
1 yearFrankfurt, Germany
Intern
Ashurst LLP
- Supported the global loans team on various stages in asset and acquisition finance transactions.
- Conducted research on European regulatory framework regarding digital tokens.
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
1 yearFrankfurt, Germany
Research Assistant
Mayer Brown
- Managed broad range of asset and acquisition finance agreements.
- Offered sound advice to clients related to Indian financial and regulations.
- Performed in-depth foreign jurisdiction research to support clients.
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
1 yearFrankfurt, Germany
Intern
Mayer Brown LLP
- Performed due diligence along with facilitating senior associates during shareholding and share purchase agreements.
- Performed in-depth research on EMIR, IP financing and sanctions by US and EU countries.
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
1 yearEschborn, Germany
Intern
Roedl & Partner
- Supported the team comprising partners and senior associates with drafting share purchase agreements.
- Conducted research on international taxation and Indian company law.
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
2 yearsMumbai, India
Associate
Wadia Ghandy
- Conducted due diligence on leading market players along with facilitating merger transactions across borders.
- Created internal and domestic funds for clients, as well as crafted principal fund documents.
- Managed private equity transactions with estimated value of INR 2.34B (€32.5M) in investments.
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
3 yearsMumbai, India
Intern
Individual Lawyers
- Provided assistance to different lawyers on real estate transactions, due diligence, Indian security board regulations and foreign direct investment, public interest litigation, and consumer protection.
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented corporate services professional with a strong legal foundation and broad expertise in corporate entity management, directorship services, and administration of domestic and international business structures. Skilled in managing the full lifecycle of corporate entities, including incorporation, governance, compliance, and dissolution across multiple jurisdictions, particularly under German, English and Indian law.
Extensive experience in providing end-to-end corporate services to German and international clients, including the sale and administration of shelf companies, ongoing statutory compliance, and implementation of corporate legal operations. Proven ability to support cross-border transactions such as M&A, private equity, and venture capital investments involving German SPVs through effective coordination and execution of corporate governance and documentation requirements.
Combines a background in corporate law and M&A transactions with a hands-on approach to corporate services, ensuring seamless support to global clients. Recognised for strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
- Directorship and corporate services
- Corporate entity management and administration
- Shelf company sale and administration
- Corporate legal operations
- Commercial Agreements
- English, German & Indian Law
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Equity and Venture Capital
Languages
Hindi
NativeEnglish
AdvancedGerman
IntermediateEducation
Oct 2017 - Jun 2018
Institute for Law and Finance, Goethe University
LL.M, Finance · Frankfurt, Germany
Oct 2009 - Jun 2014
Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai University
BLS/LLB · Mumbai, India
Certifications & licenses
Bar Council Of India
Diploma In Cyber Laws
Solicitor Of England & Wales
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