Senior Team

Senior Team: India

P.S. Suman

Managing Partner | Corporate Lawyer

24+ years experience

Corporate, civil & commercial law
Mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures
Amalgamations, de-mergers, restructuring
Shareholders’ litigation
Insolvency and bankruptcy
Commercial contracts

Professional Qualifications

Bachelor’s and Master’s in Corporate Secetaryship
Bachelor of Laws
Fellow Company Secretary (FCS)
Associate of Chartered Governance Institute, Uk & Ireland (ACG)
Value Creation through M&A, ISB- Hyderabad

Professional Affiliations & Contributions

Council Member of the ‘Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry’, for 6 years till 2025
Active in international initiatives to attract foreign investment into India, including programs with UNIDO, ITPO Tokyo
Co-author of “Supreme Court on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code” (LexisNexis Publication)
Mentor on career development
Instrumental in conducting an economic survey on Indian industry expectations from Japanese companies in Tamil Nadu for IJCCI.
Organised and led a fast-track “Issue Resolution Summit” for foreign companies in collaboration with Invest India and Guidance, Tamil Nadu
Featured by the Superlawyer organisation: “To excel in the legal profession, one must be very sincere, have patience and work diligently with dedication”- P S Suman, Managing Partner, PSS Legal Advisors LLP

K. Ramesh

Partner | Corporate Lawyer | Specialist in Mergers & Acquisitions & Foreign Exchange Law & Enforcement Directorate Proceedings

38+ Years of Experience

Mergers and Acquisitions
Foreign Exchange Law Investments, Trade and Repatriation
Enforcement Directorate Cases
Arbitrations

Professional Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA)
Associate Company Secretary (ACS)
Fellow of the Insurance Institute
Bachelor of Laws (BL)

Professional Recognition, Publications & Leadership

Renowned for a holistic, integrated approach combining legal, tax, and accounting expertise
Advisor to the NRI Services Portal of The Hindu Business Line Newspaper and various other journals.
Authored over 170 articles in the Hindu Business Line Newspaper.
Distinguished speaker at several regional and national conferences
Provides training at the Reserve Bank of India, Staff Training College
Guest faculty at premier institutions including Institute of Company Secretaries of India and Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Former guest faculty at Bharathidasan Institute of Management and University of Madras; also delivered guest lectures at leading professional training organisations such as Price Waterhouse Coopers and Ernst & Young

D. Arvind

Senior Advisor | Former Technical Member (T), Hon'ble NCLT

40+ years of experience

Foreign trade policy & Free Trade Agreements
GST, customs & valuations
Amalgamations, mergers, de-mergers & restructuring
Shareholders’ litigation
Company law related cases
Insolvency & bankruptcy
Arbitrations

Professional Qualifications

Chartered Accountant (ICAI, India)
Chartered Accountant (England & Wales)
Company Secretary (ICSI)
Chartered Wealth Manager (AAFM, USA)
Registered Valuer
Insolvency Professional (IBBI)

Judicial Experience & Leadership

Former Member (T), National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). Authored over 1350+ orders under the Companies Act and Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code.
Judicial contributions widely published in reputed legal journals including IBC Laws, SCC, and Manupatra, and covered in leading newspapers
Held senior leadership roles at global consulting firms such as KPMG and Deloitte, leading Indirect Tax practices and advising on complex tax, legal, and restructuring matters
Former Head of Legal and Tax at Castrol India Ltd. (British Petroleum), overseeing complex legal and taxation functions
Experienced arbitrator and corporate governance professional; serves on audit committees and as Independent Director of unlisted public companies
Appeared in over 500 matters before CESTAT and various adjudicatory authorities across Customs, Central Excise, Service Tax, and VAT
Author with publications in leading journals such as Centax, Taxmann, and Tax India Online
Regular speaker at forums organised by trade bodies and professional institutions including ICAI and ICSI
Advises corporates on strategic legal, financial, and regulatory matters across multiple domains

R. Murari

Senior Advisor | Senior Advocate, Madras High Court

50+ years experience

International & Domestic Commercial Arbitrations
Commercial & Corporate Litigation (NCLT, DRT, NCLAT, High Court, Supreme Court)
Shareholders & Investment Disputes
Represents Creditors & Corporate Debtors before various Tribunals & Courts
Advisory on Complex Corporate Transactions & Disputes

Qualifications and Affiliations

Bachelor of Laws (BL)
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Designated as Senior Advocate in 2012

Professional Experience & Contributions

Brings nearly five decades of experience in handling high-stakes commercial disputes, with a strong focus on arbitration and complex corporate litigation across all major judicial and tribunal forums in India.
Has extensive experience in insolvency and bankruptcy matters under the IBC, advising and appearing in proceedings involving corporate restructuring, distressed assets, and stakeholder disputes.
Possesses deep expertise in shareholder and investment disputes, including those arising from complex commercial arrangements and cross-border transactions.
Also advises on corporate transactions and related disputes, with a practical and measured approach to strategy and resolution.
Actively mentors professionals and regularly speaks at forums and academic institutions on arbitration, company & insolvency law.

D.G. Rajan

Senior Advisor | Former Chairman of Lovelock & Lewes

55+ years experience

Corporate advisory & financial management
Board level advisory & corporate governance
Entrepreneurship & business structuring

Qualifications and Affiliations

Fellow Chartered Accountant (England & Wales)
Chartered Accountant (India)

Professional Experience & Leadership:

Director, D.G. Rajan Associates
Former Senior Partner at Lovelock & Lewes (now part of PwC)
Independent Director across multiple listed & unlisted companies
Member of professional bodies including Institute of Management Consultation of India
(Southern India Chairman) & Indian Paints
Expert Committee Member- Associated Chamber of Commerce & Industry of India
Former Chairman of Direct Tax Committee, Southern India Chamber of Commerce & Industries

N. Ramesh Rajan

Senior Advisor | Former Chairman of PwC, India

45+ years of expertise

Practice development & leadership in Global Risk Management Services (GRMS)
Due diligence, risk management & regulatory compliance
Auditing, assurance & internal control frameworks
Strategic planning & global firm operations management

Qualifications and Affiliations

Fellow Chartered Accountant
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

Professional Experience & Leadership:

Former Chairman and Senior Partner, PwC India, responsible for overall strategy & operations of all PwC entities in India
Represented India on the Global Strategy Council of PwC International & served as a member on PwC’s Central Cluster led by PwC, UK.
Founder and Senior Partner of LeapRidge Advisors LLP
Independent Director across multiple listed & unlisted companies
Trustee in various charitable trusts

Rakhi Kapoor

Chief International Client Relations Officer | Chief Wellness Officer | Mental Health Facilitator | Physiotherapist | Author of 27 Books | Thought Leader | POSH Compliance Specialist | TEDx Speaker

25+ years of expertise

Physical, Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
Performance driven diverse, equal & inclusive culture building
Prenatal, postnatal, premenopausal & menopausal counselling
Relationship coach mentoring harmonious personal & professional relationships

Professional Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy
TTT in gender sensitivity, diversion, inclusion & POSH
Certification in creating behavioural change & mental wellness
Certification in food & nutrition; nutrition & lifestyle in pregnancy

Awards & Contributions:

Prolific author of 27 books, including five Amazon India bestsellers, writing on mental health, relationships, personal transformation, and maternal wellbeing.
Recipient of multiple national and international honours including International Golden Book Awards (2023 & 2024), Nari Shakti Award (2025), Rashtriya Pratibha Samman (2024), and several Author of the Year accolades.
Nationally recognised thought leader and pioneer of prenatal counselling in India, shaping conversations on modern parenting, women’s identity, and evolving gender roles.
Integrates physiotherapy expertise with psychological insight and clinical practice to deliver a holistic, science-backed approach to stress, trauma, and emotional healing.
Featured in leading platforms such as India Today, Femina, and Fox Story India, and widely recognised among India’s most influential voices in mental health and social impact.
Recognised among 100 Influential Personalities (2023) and awarded Global Inspirational Women Award (2023) for contributions to mental health awareness.
Awarded India Social Impact Award (2022) for pioneering prenatal counselling in India and Exceptional Women of Excellence Award (2022) by Yuukke

Senior Team: Japan

Kaoru Shiraishi

Senior Advisor | Former Director General of JETRO, Chennai

35+ years of experience

Assisting with operations for Japanese companies and establishing their bases around the world, especially in ASEAN and India.
Facilitating innovation through Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Japan and supporting startup expansions
Supporting Exports of Japanese Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery products and food
Contributing to the activities and Trade Policies of Japanese Companies through surveys and research

Qualifications and Affiliations

Bachelor of Agriculture
Master of Management of Technology (MOT)

Professional Experience & Leadership

Served as the Director General of JETRO, Chennai for three years.
Over a decade of executive positions across Asia (including the Philippines and India), directing trade and investment facilitation, high-level advisory, and strategic consulting services.
Appointed to numerous key advisory boards and governmental committees focused on regional policy, industrial strategy, and international economic engagement, providing high-level policy counsel and strategic guidance to local governments.

Tomoharu Katsuta

Senior Advisor | Former Director of The Japan-India Association

40+ years experience

Construction, Infrastructure & Real Estate Projects
Project Execution, Structuring & Risk Allocation
Construction Governance: Safety, Quality, Cost & Procurement
Cross-Border Projects (Middle East & South Asia)

Qualifications and Affiliations

First-Class qualified architect
Construction Engineer

Professional Experience

Brings over four decades of experience in construction, infrastructure, and real estate projects, offering valuable insight into project execution, contractual structuring, and risk allocation.
Advises on construction governance and regulatory frameworks, with a focus on safety, quality, cost management, and procurement across large-scale developments.
Has extensive cross-border experience across the Middle East and South Asia, supporting mandates that involve complex stakeholder coordination and international project considerations.