Navneet Kataria — CEO
Dynamic legal leader with 15+ years driving strategic counsel for multinational corporations in manufacturing, media, telecom, and energy sectors. Currently heading Legal, Company Secretary & Compliance for Trane Technologies (India & South Asia), advising executive leadership on high-stakes M&A, corporate restructuring, contract optimization, and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions. Proven track record in negotiating complex agreements (MSAs, SLAs, JV, SSA, EPC, PPA) valued up to USD 100M+, leading due diligence for acquisitions/demergers, and implementing robust governance frameworks (Companies Act, FEMA, POSH, CSR, Data Privacy). Expertise spans risk mitigation, litigation management (Supreme Court to Tribunals), IPR protection, and cross-border transactions (Africa, Dubai, Australia). NALSAR University Topper (LLM) | Qualified Company Secretary | Published on AI/Blockchain in Law, Competition Law, and Wages Code | Speaker on Arbitration, Corporate Governance, and POSH. Passionate about aligning legal strategy with business growth—let's connect if you're navigating corporate challenges in India/South Asia! #CorporateLaw #MergersAcquisitions #Compliance #Governance #LegalLeadership
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Corporate Legal Expert specializing in M&A and Compliance for multinational corporations.
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Experience: 13 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Corporate Strategy
- Compliance Management
Career Highlights
- 15+ years of legal leadership experience.
- Expert in high-stakes M&A and corporate restructuring.
- Published author and speaker on legal topics.
Work Experience
Trane Technologies
Head – Legal, Company Secretary & Compliance [India & SAARC- Corporate Counsel] (5 yrs 11 mos)
Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India)
Group Manager - Legal & Compliance (3 yrs)
Bharti Airtel
Legal Manager (1 yr)
KSK Energy Ventures; Times Innovative Media Ltd; Apollo Munich Health Insurance
Legal Counsel & Company Secretary (3 yrs 11 mos)
JSA
Legal Internship (1 mo)
Archer & Angel Advocates and Legal Consultants
Legal Internship (0 mo)
Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan attorneys
Legal Internship (1 mo)
Maruti Suzuki India Limited
Legal Internship (2 mos)
Education
Master's degree at National Academy of Legal Studies & Research (NALSAR) University Hyderabad
Company Secretary at The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
LLB (Professional) - 5 Years at National Law College (UILMS)
10+2 at Delhi Public School, Maruti Kunj, Gurgaon