Rohit Arora - Lawsikho Blog

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Why Indian CAs and CMAs are perfectly positioned for US investment banking projects

Discover why Indian CAs and CMAs are uniquely positioned for US investment banking support roles. This guide explains the core skills gap between accounting and investment banking, outlines the 8-week foundational plan to build necessary expertise, and details the mindset shift required to succeed in financial modeling, valuation, and deal analysis—all without relocating.

Rohit Arora May 22, 2025

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The rise of remote finance roles: How Indian professionals can tap into the US market

Discover how Indian finance professionals can capitalize on remote work opportunities with US startups. This guide covers in-demand services, typical project rates, essential skills, and step-by-step instructions for creating investor-ready financial models—everything you need to break into this growing global market.

Rohit Arora May 22, 2025

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Part 2 – Keeping everyone aligned: Lock-ins, Transfers & Founder Restrictions at FoodSwift

This second part of our SHA series explains key rules for share transfers and founder commitments. You will learn how to set up simple, effective terms that keep your team stable after raising seed funding. I will also show you how to avoid common pitfalls that can lead to misalignment or founder exits.

Rohit Arora May 20, 2025

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Part 1 – Laying the legal foundation: shareholding and board control at FoodSwift.

Part one of the SHA series explores the critical foundation of post-investment control mechanisms. Learn to craft balanced board composition and decision-making frameworks that protect both founders and investors following seed funding.

Rohit Arora May 18, 2025

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Term sheets at seed stage: How to negotiate and advise

Continue your seed funding legal journey with expert guidance on navigating term sheets. This second installment examines how to balance founder interests with investor expectations while avoiding common negotiation pitfalls in early-stage financing.

Rohit Arora May 15, 2025

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Seed funding legal prep: What lawyers need to know when working with startups

First in our seed funding legal series, this article guides lawyers through conducting legal health checks, cleaning early agreements, and establishing proper IP and founder documentation before investors arrive. Discover the critical preparation steps that can make or break a startup's seed round.

Rohit Arora May 14, 2025

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Thriving as a newly public company: the post-conversion essentials

Learn the practical steps to take after converting your company from private to public status, from updating documents to implementing new governance practices. Follow TechInnovate's journey as they navigate life as a newly public company and maximise the benefits of their transformation.

Rohit Arora May 11, 2025

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Company conversion from private to public: required regulatory filings

Learn how to do the regulatory filings required for a private-to-public company conversion. This third article guides you through form submissions, document preparation, and effective strategies for handling regulatory queries with practical templates and case examples.

Rohit Arora May 9, 2025

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Navigating the legal essentials of company conversion: Private to Public

Discover the legal essentials of converting a private company to public status, as illustrated through Zomato's journey. Learn the regulatory framework, key differences between private and public companies, and how to conduct a preliminary assessment using our case study of TechInnovate.

Rohit Arora May 7, 2025

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Learn how to close a company: The ROC strike-off process simplified

Learn how to close a company through the strike-off process under section 248 of the Companies Act 2013. If you are a lawyer advising clients with the winding-off process, then this article can teach you an alternate procedure that is less complex and time-consuming than winding up.

Rohit Arora May 6, 2025

Why Indian CAs and CMAs are perfectly positioned for US investment banking projects

The rise of remote finance roles: How Indian professionals can tap into the US market

Part 2 – Keeping everyone aligned: Lock-ins, Transfers & Founder Restrictions at FoodSwift

Part 1 – Laying the legal foundation: shareholding and board control at FoodSwift.

Term sheets at seed stage: How to negotiate and advise

Seed funding legal prep: What lawyers need to know when working with startups

Thriving as a newly public company: the post-conversion essentials

Company conversion from private to public: required regulatory filings

Navigating the legal essentials of company conversion: Private to Public

Learn how to close a company: The ROC strike-off process simplified

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