Our Partners
Profile
Vikas holds a degree in Commerce and Law from the University of Pune and secured 9th rank in merit list in law degree examination. He is a Fellow Member of the ICSI with more than 37 years of experience.
His core areas of practice are GST, Excise, Service Tax and Custom Laws, Company and Corporate Laws.
Vikas was elected to the Central Council of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India for the term from 2011- 2014. He was Vice President of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, New Delhi during the year 2014. He was Chairman of Center for Corporate Governance and Research Training Centre, Mumbai and a member of the Examination Committee, Professional development Committee, Practicing secretaries Committee, CCGRT Committee, Corporate Law and Governance Committee of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
He was the Chairman of Central Excise – Service Tax Sub Committee of Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries & Agriculture. He is also member of Public Grievance Committee and Regional Advisory Committee of Pune-I and Pune- III Central Excise Commissionerate.
He was SEBI nominated director of Pune Stock Exchange.
He is independent director of a public limited company.
He is a visiting faculty at various professional institutes, associations and bodies.
Vikas Khare
Designated Partner
Profile
Vikas holds a degree in Commerce and Law from the University of Pune and secured 9th rank in merit list in law degree examination. He is a Fellow Member of the ICSI with more than 37 years of experience.
His core areas of practice are GST, Excise, Service Tax and Custom Laws, Company and Corporate Laws.
Vikas was elected to the Central Council of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India for the term from 2011- 2014. He was Vice President of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, New Delhi during the year 2014. He was Chairman of Center for Corporate Governance and Research Training Centre, Mumbai and a member of the Examination Committee, Professional development Committee, Practicing secretaries Committee, CCGRT Committee, Corporate Law and Governance Committee of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
He was the Chairman of Central Excise – Service Tax Sub Committee of Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries & Agriculture. He is also member of Public Grievance Committee and Regional Advisory Committee of Pune-I and Pune- III Central Excise Commissionerate.
He was SEBI nominated director of Pune Stock Exchange.
He is independent director of a public limited company.
He is a visiting faculty at various professional institutes, associations and bodies.
Profile
Vinayak holds a master’s degree in commerce and Bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Pune and is a Fellow Member of the ICSI with more than 33 years of experience.
His core area of practice is Company Law, Corporate Compliance Management and other corporate laws.
Vinayak was the President of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India in the year 2010. He was the member of the Central Council of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India for the term from 2007- 2010. He was also the Vice President of Corporate Secretaries International Association in the year 2010. He has represented The Institute of Company Secretaries of India at conferences in India and abroad.
He is visiting faculty at various professional institutes, associations and bodies.
Vinayak Khanvalkar
Designated Partner
Profile
Vinayak holds a master’s degree in commerce and Bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Pune and is a Fellow Member of the ICSI with more than 33 years of experience.
His core area of practice is Company Law, Corporate Compliance Management and other corporate laws.
Vinayak was the President of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India in the year 2010. He was the member of the Central Council of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India for the term from 2007- 2010. He was also the Vice President of Corporate Secretaries International Association in the year 2010. He has represented The Institute of Company Secretaries of India at conferences in India and abroad.
He is visiting faculty at various professional institutes, associations and bodies.
Mahesh Athavale
B.Com (Hon.), LL.B. & Fellow Member of ICSI
Email: mahesh.athavale@kanjcs.com
Mobile: 98225 95741
Profile
Mahesh holds a Masters degree in Commerce and Law from the University of Pune and is a Fellow Member of the ICSI with more than 34 years of experience.
His areas of practice are Corporate Restructuring, Collaborations, Shareholder dispute matters, Appearance before quasi-judicial authorities, Insolvency and bankruptcy Code.
Mahesh was elected to the apex position as the President of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) for the year 2004-05. He was a member of the Expert Advisory Group of ICSI and a Member of Corporate Laws Sub Committee of Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries & Agriculture (MCCIA). He was a Director in United Western Bank Limited (Scheduled Bank) and Sampada Sahakari Bank Limited.
He is member of Governing Council of Deccan Education Society. He was also public representative director on PSE Securities Ltd, a subsidiary of Poona Stock Exchange Ltd.
He is a visiting faculty at various professional institutes/ associations including PGDM/ MBA Program Centres.
Mahesh Athavale
Designated Partner
Mahesh Athavale
B.Com (Hon.), LL.B. & Fellow Member of ICSI
Email: mahesh.athavale@kanjcs.com
Mobile: 98225 95741
Profile
Mahesh holds a Masters degree in Commerce and Law from the University of Pune and is a Fellow Member of the ICSI with more than 34 years of experience.
His areas of practice are Corporate Restructuring, Collaborations, Shareholder dispute matters, Appearance before quasi-judicial authorities, Insolvency and bankruptcy Code.
Mahesh was elected to the apex position as the President of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) for the year 2004-05. He was a member of the Expert Advisory Group of ICSI and a Member of Corporate Laws Sub Committee of Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries & Agriculture (MCCIA). He was a Director in United Western Bank Limited (Scheduled Bank) and Sampada Sahakari Bank Limited.
He is member of Governing Council of Deccan Education Society. He was also public representative director on PSE Securities Ltd, a subsidiary of Poona Stock Exchange Ltd.
He is a visiting faculty at various professional institutes/ associations including PGDM/ MBA Program Centres.
Profile
Dinesh holds a degree in Commerce from the University of Mumbai and is a Fellow Member of the ICSI with more than 29 years of experience.
His areas of practice are Corporate Laws, SEBI Laws, Advisory on Pre-IPO Adjudication & Investigation, Post IPO Inspection & Investigations matters, Strategic advisory including mergers, amalgamation and takeover under Companies Act, Due Diligence and Secretarial Audit.
He is acting as an Independent Director.
Dinesh was member of the Managing Committee of Pune Chapter of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (1998-2000) and Treasurer in the year 2000.
He is a visiting faculty at various professional institutes/ associations.
Dinesh Joshi
Designated Partner
Profile
Dinesh holds a degree in Commerce from the University of Mumbai and is a Fellow Member of the ICSI with more than 29 years of experience.
His areas of practice are Corporate Laws, SEBI Laws, Advisory on Pre-IPO Adjudication & Investigation, Post IPO Inspection & Investigations matters, Strategic advisory including mergers, amalgamation and takeover under Companies Act, Due Diligence and Secretarial Audit.
He is acting as an Independent Director.
Dinesh was member of the Managing Committee of Pune Chapter of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (1998-2000) and Treasurer in the year 2000.
He is a visiting faculty at various professional institutes/ associations.
Experience
Sunil holds a master’s degree in commerce from the University of Pune and is a Fellow Member of the ICSI with more than 25 years of experience. He is also registered as an Insolvency Professional with IBBI.
His areas of practice are primarily Company Law, Foreign Exchange Laws, Foreign Contribution & Regulation Act, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Laws (IBC), Foreign Trade Policies, EOU, SEZ & STPI related matters.
Sunil secured 10th rank in the Final examination of ICSI and was conferred Pandit Nehru Centenary Award (ICSI) for securing highest marks in subject Corporate Law & Practice II.
He is also involved in various other corporate laws related matters, domestic as well as cross border transactions, merger and acquisition of companies in India as well as abroad, setting up companies, special purpose vehicles abroad.
He is a visiting faculty and a speaker at seminars and courses involving Foreign Exchange Law related matters.
Sunil Nanal
Designated Partner
Experience
Sunil holds a master’s degree in commerce from the University of Pune and is a Fellow Member of the ICSI with more than 25 years of experience. He is also registered as an Insolvency Professional with IBBI.
His areas of practice are primarily Company Law, Foreign Exchange Laws, Foreign Contribution & Regulation Act, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Laws (IBC), Foreign Trade Policies, EOU, SEZ & STPI related matters.
Sunil secured 10th rank in the Final examination of ICSI and was conferred Pandit Nehru Centenary Award (ICSI) for securing highest marks in subject Corporate Law & Practice II.
He is also involved in various other corporate laws related matters, domestic as well as cross border transactions, merger and acquisition of companies in India as well as abroad, setting up companies, special purpose vehicles abroad.
He is a visiting faculty and a speaker at seminars and courses involving Foreign Exchange Law related matters.
Experience
Anagha holds a degree in Commerce and Law from the University of Pune and is a Fellow Member of the ICSI with more than 23 years of experience. She is an Insolvency Professional registered with the IBBI, an IIAM accredited Professional Mediator and a Certified BRSR Practitioner. She is also an ISB Alumni and Six Sigma Green Belt. She is a recipient of the Law 2.0 – Outstanding Leadership Award 2022.
Her core areas of practice are Company Law, Corporate Restructuring, Dispute Resolution, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code related advisory and litigation services and debt restructuring. She also handles transaction audit and process advisory services under insolvency laws.
Anagha is also acting as an independent director in listed entities. She is a speaker at various professional bodies and training institutes. She has recently co-authored and updated commentaries on Company Law by leading publishers.
She also holds certificates in ESG (ICSI), Arbitration (ICSI), Forensic Audit (ICSI) and the INSOL Foundation Certificate in International Insolvency Laws. She was the Vice-chairperson of Pune Chapter of ICSI in the year 2022.
Anagha Anasingaraju
Designated Partner
Experience
Anagha holds a degree in Commerce and Law from the University of Pune and is a Fellow Member of the ICSI with more than 23 years of experience. She is an Insolvency Professional registered with the IBBI, an IIAM accredited Professional Mediator and a Certified BRSR Practitioner. She is also an ISB Alumni and Six Sigma Green Belt. She is a recipient of the Law 2.0 – Outstanding Leadership Award 2022.
Her core areas of practice are Company Law, Corporate Restructuring, Dispute Resolution, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code related advisory and litigation services and debt restructuring. She also handles transaction audit and process advisory services under insolvency laws.
Anagha is also acting as an independent director in listed entities. She is a speaker at various professional bodies and training institutes. She has recently co-authored and updated commentaries on Company Law by leading publishers.
She also holds certificates in ESG (ICSI), Arbitration (ICSI), Forensic Audit (ICSI) and the INSOL Foundation Certificate in International Insolvency Laws. She was the Vice-chairperson of Pune Chapter of ICSI in the year 2022.
Experience
Hrishikesh holds a degree in Commerce and Law from the University of Pune and is a Fellow Member of the ICSI with more than 13 years of experience.
His areas of practice are corporate laws, Corporate Compliance Management and secretarial Audit, Listing Agreement & SEBI compliances, Due Diligence and Transaction Advisory Services.
Hrishikesh was Chairman of the Pune Chapter of ICSI for the year 2016 and was a member of the Managing Committee of the Pune Chapter of ICSI for the term 2014-2018. He was a Treasurer of WIRC of ICSI for the year 2022 and is presently a Member of the Western India Regional Council of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India for the term 2023-2027 and elected as a Secretary of WIRC of ICSI for the year 2023.
Hrishikesh Wagh
Designated Partner
Experience
Hrishikesh holds a degree in Commerce and Law from the University of Pune and is a Fellow Member of the ICSI with more than 13 years of experience.
His areas of practice are corporate laws, Corporate Compliance Management and secretarial Audit, Listing Agreement & SEBI compliances, Due Diligence and Transaction Advisory Services.
Hrishikesh was Chairman of the Pune Chapter of ICSI for the year 2016 and was a member of the Managing Committee of the Pune Chapter of ICSI for the term 2014-2018. He was a Treasurer of WIRC of ICSI for the year 2022 and is presently a Member of the Western India Regional Council of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India for the term 2023-2027 and elected as a Secretary of WIRC of ICSI for the year 2023.
Experience
Swati holds a degree in Commerce and Law from the University of Mumbai and is an Associate Member of the ICSI with more than 12 years of experience.
Her areas of practice include Corporate Compliance Management, Digital payment – regulatory advisory (Fintech), NBFCs, Listing Regulation Compliances and transaction advisory services.
Swati Dongare
Designated Partner
Experience
Swati holds a degree in Commerce and Law from the University of Mumbai and is an Associate Member of the ICSI with more than 12 years of experience.
Her areas of practice include Corporate Compliance Management, Digital payment – regulatory advisory (Fintech), NBFCs, Listing Regulation Compliances and transaction advisory services.
Experience
Mandar holds a degree in Commerce and Law from the University of Pune and is a Fellow Member of the ICSI with more than 16 years of experience.
His areas of practice are setting up of business units, Company Law, Foreign Exchange Laws, Indirect taxes i.e. erstwhile Excise, Service Tax and now Goods and Service Tax, Foreign Trade Policies, EOU, SEZ & STPI related matters.
Mandar has been on the Study committee and Implementation committee set up by the State Government of Maharashtra department of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries in the year 2017 specifically to analyze the means of promoting agricultural activities and animal husbandry through the medium of Producer Companies.
He is a visiting faculty and a speaker at seminars and courses involving Indirect Taxes.
Mandar Sathe
Designated Partner
Experience
Mandar holds a degree in Commerce and Law from the University of Pune and is a Fellow Member of the ICSI with more than 16 years of experience.
His areas of practice are setting up of business units, Company Law, Foreign Exchange Laws, Indirect taxes i.e. erstwhile Excise, Service Tax and now Goods and Service Tax, Foreign Trade Policies, EOU, SEZ & STPI related matters.
Mandar has been on the Study committee and Implementation committee set up by the State Government of Maharashtra department of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries in the year 2017 specifically to analyze the means of promoting agricultural activities and animal husbandry through the medium of Producer Companies.
He is a visiting faculty and a speaker at seminars and courses involving Indirect Taxes.
Experience
Abhay holds a degree in Commerce and Law from the University of Pune and is a Fellow Member of the ICSI with around a decade of experience. He has also completed a certificate course on valuation from ICSI.
His areas of practice include Corporate laws, Foreign Exchange laws, Due diligence, Corporate restructuring, Contract drafting, Insolvency laws, Secretarial Audits.
Abhay Athavale
Partner
Experience
Abhay holds a degree in Commerce and Law from the University of Pune and is a Fellow Member of the ICSI with around a decade of experience. He has also completed a certificate course on valuation from ICSI.
His areas of practice include Corporate laws, Foreign Exchange laws, Due diligence, Corporate restructuring, Contract drafting, Insolvency laws, Secretarial Audits.
Experience
Mrunmayee holds a degree in Commerce from the University of Pune and Masters in Business Law from National Law School Of India University, Bangalore. She is an Associate Member of the ICSI with more than 6 years of experience.
Her areas of practice include Company law, Contract drafting, Compliance management, Audit & Due diligence, and Labour Laws.
Mrunmayee Sathaye
Partner
Experience
Mrunmayee holds a degree in Commerce from the University of Pune and Masters in Business Law from National Law School Of India University, Bangalore. She is an Associate Member of the ICSI with more than 6 years of experience.
Her areas of practice include Company law, Contract drafting, Compliance management, Audit & Due diligence, and Labour Laws.
Experience
Vaishnavi holds a master degree in Commerce from the University of Pune and is an Associate Member of the ICSI with more than 6 years of experience.
Her areas of practice are Company Law, Foreign Exchange Management Law, LLP Act and audit of insurance and producer companies.
Vaishnavi also handles Start up advisory and business set up services.
Vaishnavi Pawase
Partner
Experience
Vaishnavi holds a master degree in Commerce from the University of Pune and is an Associate Member of the ICSI with more than 6 years of experience.
Her areas of practice are Company Law, Foreign Exchange Management Law, LLP Act and audit of insurance and producer companies.
Vaishnavi also handles Start up advisory and business set up services.
Experience
Rucha holds a degree in Commerce and Law from the University of Pune and is an Associate Member of the ICSI with more than 5 years of experience.
Her areas of practice include Company Law, Commercial Contracts Drafting, Foreign Exchange Laws and Corporate Restructuring.
She also practices in consultancy, compliance, and due diligence of Labour Laws.
She has also completed the certification course of ‘Social Auditor’ conducted by National Institute of Securities Market (NISM) and is a member of the ICSI Institute of Social Auditors (ICSI-ISA).
Rucha Kale
Partner
Experience
Rucha holds a degree in Commerce and Law from the University of Pune and is an Associate Member of the ICSI with more than 5 years of experience.
Her areas of practice include Company Law, Commercial Contracts Drafting, Foreign Exchange Laws and Corporate Restructuring.
She also practices in consultancy, compliance, and due diligence of Labour Laws.
She has also completed the certification course of ‘Social Auditor’ conducted by National Institute of Securities Market (NISM) and is a member of the ICSI Institute of Social Auditors (ICSI-ISA).