Rishi advises clients on government-facing and internal investigations, white-collar, national security, and ethics and compliance matters across the Asia-Pacific region.

Since 2023, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific has recognized Rishi as a Recommended Lawyer for White-Collar Crime, where they note he “stands out for his focus on investigations, white-collar, and ethics and compliance matters across the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on Greater China.” In 2026, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific recognized Rishi as a Leading Associate for the same practice with client feedback highlighting that he “consistently demonstrate[s] promptness and thoroughness in [his] analysis, while remaining highly responsive to client needs. [His] commitment to service excellence is evident in [his] prioritisation of quality and timely delivery.”

Rishi advises multinational corporations and state-owned enterprises on their most sensitive investigations (both internal and government), as well as regulatory compliance matters across most jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region. He frequently advises clients on issues surrounding bribery, fraud, sanctions, export controls, money laundering, cybersecurity, and national security reviews. He also advises clients on developing and enhancing compliance programs, policies, and procedures to address evolving compliance and enforcement risks.

Rishi maintains an active pro bono practice, working with international, regional, and local organizations on a variety of matters.

Prior to joining Morrison Foerster, Rishi worked in the New York and Singapore offices of leading international law firms. He was also formerly a judicial extern for Judge Victor Marrero of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Rishi received his J.D. from Columbia Law School where he was a James Kent Scholar, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, and received the Parker School Certificate for Achievement in Foreign and Comparative Law. He received his LL.B. from King’s College London where he graduated with First Class Honors.

Rishi is currently admitted in New York, England & Wales, and Singapore. He is fluent in English and Mandarin.

Representative Experience

Investigations (Government & Internal)

• A global professional services firm in an investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption in connection with procurement in India, which involves investigations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Justice (DOJ).
• The Asia-based operations of a global technology company in connection with leading its most significant investigations in Philippines, Vietnam, India, China, Japan, and Singapore, including advising and managing law enforcement engagement strategies in several of these jurisdictions.
• A global aviation company in connection with regulator engagement and employee‑related issues in Malaysia arising from an internal investigation into bribery allegations.
• A senior executive in connection with U.S. SEC’s investigation and proceedings involving a cryptocurrency exchange.
• Multiple internal investigations on behalf of a U.S. pharmaceutical and medical devices company in relation to its operations across China and India, touching on concerns surrounding bribery, fraud, off-label promotions, and product diversion.
• A global legal organization in connection with concerns surrounding foreign funding restrictions in South Asia, arising from regulatory investigations into its funding recipients, including conducting an internal investigation.
• A global entertainment company in connection with an internal investigation involving senior executives and third parties in a Southeast Asian jurisdiction into potential fraud, conflicts of interest, self‑dealing, and non‑compliance with internal controls and processes.
• A real estate services firm in connection with an internal investigation across a key business unit in connection with alleged kickbacks and conflicts of interest involving its vendors and customers in India, which arose from anonymous whistleblower reports.

Counselling & Advisory (National Security | Ethics & Compliance)

• A global technology company on proactively managing and addressing bribery and corruption risks in relation to major infrastructure projects (including a global telecommunications initiative and its digital infrastructure works) globally, with a key focus on identifying and remediating potential risks identified in high‑risk jurisdictions across APAC. 
• A global telecommunications company on a sanctions and export controls risk assessment, including developing its sanctions and export controls compliance program.
• A Middle East-based conglomerate on a variety of national security matters, providing strategic counsel on U.S., EU, and UK sanctions and export controls risks impacting its global automotive business.
• A consortium of global telecommunications companies on potential sanctions and legal risks arising from a subsea cable system cutting across APAC, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, due to potential touchpoints with a high-risk Middle East jurisdiction.
• A leading Asia-based fund manager on a high-stakes potential transaction in the extractive industries sector in Oceania, including assessing bribery and corruption risks, and strategies to mitigate compliance risks given the project’s significant duration.
• A global professional services firm on ongoing compliance counselling across its APAC operations, including Japan and Australia.
• A leading sovereign wealth fund in reviewing and enhancing its anti-bribery and anti-corruption due diligence procedures.
• A global weapons and defense systems manufacturer in connection with an anti-bribery and anti-corruption due diligence review for a distributor based in a Southeast Asian jurisdiction.
• A global non-profit organization in connection with assessing key compliance and enforcement risks around its partnerships and fundings globally, across APAC, Africa, and South America.
• Provided anti-bribery and anti-corruption, sanctions, export controls, and ESG-related compliance counselling in connection with transactions across the life sciences, technology, and energy sectors, with a nexus to Singapore, India, the Philippines, Indonesia, and other jurisdictions.