K Vijayshyam Acharya
About K Vijayshyam Acharya
K Vijayshyam Acharya is the Global Head - Legal & Company Secretary at QuEST Global, recognized for his expertise in cross-border M&A deals, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
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K Vijayshyam Acharya holds the position of Global Head - Legal & Company Secretary at QuEST Global. In this role, he operates out of the Bengaluru Area, India, overseeing various legal and compliance-related responsibilities for the organization.
Experience in Mergers and Acquisitions
K Vijayshyam Acharya has led more than 20 complex cross-border M&A deals. His role has involved managing and streamlining intricate IP portfolios, leading IP-driven acquisitions, and engaging in corporate restructuring for over 50 global subsidiaries and branches.
Legal and Compliance Expertise
With a background in law and company secretarial practices, K Vijayshyam Acharya has set up frameworks and monitored regulatory compliance, ethics, and business conduct. He has engaged with regulatory bodies for risk mitigation and corporate governance, and managed large in-house legal and compliance teams in MNCs and listed organizations.
Achievements in Legal Strategy
K Vijayshyam Acharya has successfully strategized high-stake litigation matters including those involving forex derivatives and patents. Recognized by the Indian National Bar Association as the best General Counsel for IT Services in 2019, he has drafted and successfully negotiated multi-million IT deals and global alliances, in addition to achieving over 20% cost savings year-on-year through constant focus on cost management.
Industry Contributions and Thought Leadership
K Vijayshyam Acharya is a regular speaker at industry forums and an author of several articles. His well-networked connections with global law firms and his role as a thought leader in the legal field have contributed to his reputation and influence within the industry.