Sidharth S. Kumar

Sidharth is a Senior Associate at BTG Advaya specialising in white-collar crimes, regulatory enforcement, and complex commercial disputes, with nearly a decade of experience in the Indian legal landscape. His practice is focused on representing multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals in high-stakes investigations and litigated matters involving financial fraud, money laundering and corporate misconduct. He regularly advises clients on strategic responses to enforcement actions initiated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO). A defining feature of Sidharth’s professional background is his tenure as an officer with SEBI where he managed a diverse portfolio of enforcement actions, with particular focus on prosecuting securities fraud and insider trading and recovering illicit gains. In addition to his regulatory expertise, Sidharth maintains a robust practice in commercial litigation, international and domestic arbitration, and insolvency law. He has extensive experience in handling complex contractual disputes and debt recovery proceedings, particularly those navigating the intersection of the IBC and criminal liability. Beyond litigation, he is frequently engaged to conduct sensitive internal investigations and whistleblower audits, providing boards with nuanced legal strategies that address both immediate litigation risks and long-term regulatory implications.

Sidharth is a Senior Associate at BTG Advaya specialising in white-collar crimes, regulatory enforcement, and complex commercial disputes, with nearly a decade of experience in the Indian legal landscape. His practice is focused on representing multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals in high-stakes investigations and litigated matters involving financial fraud, money laundering and corporate misconduct. He regularly advises clients on strategic responses to enforcement actions initiated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Ce...