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CS Muhammed Sahal is the Director at Legacy Partners and a seasoned Practicing Company Secretary with over 13 years of professional experience in corporate advisory, business structuring, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial planning. He has advised businesses across India and the GCC, helping organizations build strong corporate foundations and achieve sustainable growth.
With a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance, Mr. Sahal specializes in business modeling, corporate restructuring, investment readiness, and fundraising strategies. His expertise spans mergers and acquisitions (M&A), foreign direct investments (FDIs), shareholder restructuring, and corporate governance.
Throughout his career, he has served as a trusted board advisor to multiple companies and has played a key role in guiding startups, SMEs, family businesses, and established enterprises through complex regulatory and financial challenges. He began his professional journey as the Company Secretary for one of the world's leading jewellery groups, where he successfully managed high-value corporate transactions and strategic restructuring initiatives.
Mr. Sahal is widely recognized for identifying financial, operational, and regulatory gaps within organizations and designing practical solutions that align with long-term business objectives. He has also advised numerous startups on corporate structuring, compliance, and fundraising through both traditional and alternative investment models.
Qualifications & Memberships
- Practicing Company Secretary
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
Areas of Practice
- Corporate Structuring & Business Modeling
- Company Incorporation & Regulatory Compliance
- Corporate Governance & Board Advisory
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Advisory
- Shareholder Restructuring
- Startup Advisory & Business Strategy
- Investment Readiness & Fundraising
- Financial & Regulatory Due Diligence
- Corporate Legal Advisory
