About Us

Kairos Praxis LLP is a premier, full-service international law firm built for the modern business landscape. We operate on a powerful principle, legal victory is achieved through the perfect fusion of strategic timing (Kairos) and decisive action (Praxis).

Our People

Founded and led by Abu Memon and Arfat Shaikh, the firm brings decades of combined expertise in business law, corporate law, litigation, compliance, and international advisory. Their visionary leadership has positioned Kairos Praxis as a trusted legal and strategic partner for clients across India and globally.

Our Practice

Corporate and Commercial
Banking, Finance & Insolvency
International Trade & Trade Regulatory Compliance

Blogs

The Kinematics Group, a global leader in Engineering and Aerospace Ground Support Equipment, today announced the launch of its dedicated legal advisory subsidiary

Blogs

The Kinematics Group, a global leader in Engineering and Aerospace Ground Support Equipment, today announced the launch of its dedicated legal advisory subsidiary
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Robert Spitz

Standing Counsel
Robert J. Spitz, a highly experienced professional who provides aggressive, honest, and intelligent representation in complex Real Estate and Business Law matters. With over four decades of hands-on legal practice, he personally manages every case, delivering trusted guidance across transactions, disputes, and litigation.

Expertise

Arfat Shaikh

Partner
Arfat is involved with high-stakes corporate transactions and litigation with unrivalled precision, drafting customer specific transformative M&A’s, joint ventures, and strategic alliances that lock in certainty, neutralize exposure, and propel enterprise growth. A battle-hardened advocate with a presence across High Courts in India, he has shaped precedents and delivered decisive victories for marquee clients. As former Head of Legal at the globally recognized Kinematics Group, Arfat built and directed the entire legal function, steering multinational operations, mastering cross-border strategies, and transforming legal into a strategic value engine for governance and risk. Now leading Kairos Praxis, he delivers razor-sharp, business-propelled counsel that turns complexity into competitive supremacy for industry titans and emerging leaders alike.

Expertise

Adv. Akshat Shah

Standing Counsel

Akshat Shah is a formidable litigator who commands the courtroom in civil, commercial, banking, and trademark disputes before the Trademark Registry, Debt Recovery Tribunal, NCLT, and key commissions and tribunals across Gujarat. He steers high-stakes proceedings across High Courts in India, including the Gujarat High Court and Bombay High Court. At Kairos Praxis, Akshat’s meticulous preparation and unyielding advocacy fortify the firm’s litigation arsenal, delivering representation that combines razor-sharp insight with uncompromising integrity.

Expertise

Adv. Rusi Trivedi

Standing Counsel

Rusi Trivedi is a battle-tested litigator with over eight years of convincing High Court advocacy, delivering decisive wins for marquee corporations in high-stakes disputes. He leads the charge in criminal, white-collar, civil, commercial, and banking litigation, while dominating NCLT, trial courts, and Debt Recovery Tribunals with unrelenting authority. Rusi’s razor-sharp strategy, exhaustive preparation, and courtroom mastery dismantle complex challenges, turning adversarial proceedings into strategic triumphs. At Kairos Praxis, his litigation firepower ensures clients prevail with precision and finality.

Expertise

Poorvi Rastogi

Junior Legal Associate

Poorvi delivers meticulous research and drafting, compliance, contract lifecycle & ROC filings, privacy policies, codes of conduct, and a full spectrum of corporate agreements. Holding an LL.M. in Business Law from NLSIU, Poorvi brings commanding proficiency in company law and corporate documentation, providing precise, proactive support that fortifies regulatory resilience and operational certainty.

Expertise

Pratik Pawar

Legal Associate

Pratik Pawar delivers sharp expertise in Intellectual Property Law (trademarks, designs, copyright) and Company Law, crafting and vetting corporate contracts with precision. He represents clients decisively in Civil & Criminal proceedings Labour Courts, RERA tribunals, and MSME matters, while reviewing policies and employee agreements to ensure airtight compliance and risk control. Pratik’s focused, commercially astute advice empowers businesses to navigate regulatory complexity with confidence.

Expertise

Naiyara Shaikh

Legal Associate

Naiyara delivers incisive legal research and strategic execution across complex corporate and cross-border matters. She excels in drafting, redlining, and reviewing commercial agreements with precision that safeguards client interests and accelerates deal momentum. With proven experience in filing arbitration proceedings before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and handling cases involving foreign policy implications, she coordinates seamlessly with international standing counsel to advance client positions globally.

Expertise

Abu Memon

Partner
With a law degree from Mumbai University along with other qualifications in engineering & finance and a global experience of 35+ years in global supply chains & international trade, Abu Memon provides guidance on international Trade implementations, Patent laws, International Banking including letters of credit & Business Laws across courts in the US, India and other countries.

Pro Bono

Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Kairos Praxis LLP represents clients in high-stakes disputes before courts and arbitral tribunals globally. We handle commercial litigation, shareholder conflicts, and recovery suits under IBC and SARFAESI. Our team is adept in international arbitration under ICC, SIAC, LCIA, and UNCITRAL rules, employing strategic advocacy to achieve efficient, business-driven resolutions.

Core Competencies:

International Trade & Trade Regulatory Compliance

Kairos Praxis LLP enables businesses to operate globally with confidence and compliance. We advise on cross-border trade, customs law, FDI, and exchange control under FEMA. Our team also counsels on anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and EHS frameworks, ensuring smooth, transparent international operations aligned with global trade and sustainability standards.

Core Competencies:

Employment, Labour & POSH

Kairos Praxis LLP helps organisations foster legally compliant and inclusive workplaces. We advise on employment contracts, HR policy frameworks, and labour law compliance. Our team provides comprehensive POSH advisory, training, and policy development, alongside representation in employment disputes, ensuring organisations maintain trust-driven, ethical, and compliant work environments.

Core Competencies:

Real Estate, Infrastructure & RERA

Kairos Praxis LLP delivers end-to-end legal support for real estate and infrastructure projects, from title due diligence to development and financing. We guide developers, investors, and buyers through RERA compliance and dispute resolution. Our team’s experience in PPP models and project finance ensures secure, compliant, and efficient execution of property and infrastructure ventures.

Core Competencies:

Banking, Finance & Insolvency

Kairos Praxis LLP provides strategic legal and regulatory support in banking, finance, and insolvency matters. Our practice covers debt restructuring, project finance, private equity, and representation before tax and appellate authorities. We advise creditors, debtors, and investors through IBC proceedings and financial recovery actions, ensuring clarity, compliance, and resilience across financial operations.

Core Competencies:

Intellectual Property

Kairos Praxis LLP safeguards and maximises the value of innovation through end-to-end IP protection, enforcement, and commercialisation. We manage patents, trademarks, and design registrations across jurisdictions, offering portfolio strategy, licensing, and litigation support. Our lawyers also advise on technology law, data protection, and digital rights, ensuring comprehensive protection of intangible assets in a rapidly evolving IP landscape.

Core Competencies:

Mergers and Acquisitions

Kairos Praxis LLP advises on complex domestic and cross-border M&A transactions with precision and agility. From due diligence and deal structuring to regulatory approvals and post-merger integration, our team ensures compliance with FEMA, RBI, and FDI frameworks. We deliver seamless execution and long-term value creation, helping clients achieve transformative business outcomes through strategic mergers and acquisitions.

Core Competencies:

Corporate and Commercial

Kairos Praxis LLP provides comprehensive corporate and commercial advisory services across the business lifecycle. We assist with entity formation, joint ventures, restructuring, and governance while ensuring seamless compliance with regulatory frameworks. Leveraging Kinematics Group’s industrial insights, our team delivers commercially pragmatic solutions, robust risk management, and strategic contract design that strengthen business foundations and drive growth.

Core Competencies:

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