KUSHAGRA
ASHOK ARORA

Over the years, Kushagra has built a stellar legal practice as an international disputes lawyer specialising in commercial litigation and arbitration, with a panache for occasional transactional negotiations. Largely, because his clients and co-counsels find him bankable, as time and again, he has demonstrated tangible results in complicated high-stake claims and counterclaims. He is known to intuitively formulate legal strategies and artistically negotiate disputes and transactions alike. His practice extends beyond the borders of the United Arab Emirates, where he is entrusted by clients to assist them with strategic decisions concerning large-scale disputes and transactions.

Prior to founding Mohammed Ali Al-Mheiri Advocates and Legal Consultations L.L.C. (Dubai), Kushagra served as a Co-founder and Partner at the renowned Mahmood Hussain Advocates and Legal Consultancy in Dubai (MHLF). At MHLF, he honed his skills and deepened his understanding of UAE’s legislative landscape and its business practices.

Over 15 years, he has been successfully devising legal strategies and implementing these in framing arguments. His journey took off with experiences gained by appearing alongside some of the most revered advocates in the prestigious jurisdiction of the Republic of India. It continued by Kushagra following his knowledge pursuit in and beyond the United Arab Emirates.

Kushagra enjoys the rare confidence of the clients, for he is known to be armed with an astute appreciation of the finer nuances of laws, procedures and most importantly, implications of the involved factual matrix. With him being on their side, the clients are sure of being given a realistic understanding of the merits and pragmatic analysis of the circumstances before them. Albeit a firm believer of resolving disputes amicably, he is equally clear and firm when it comes to advising the pursuit of strict legal remedies through multifaceted litigations and tenacious arbitrations. This outlook has allowed him to actively participate in and settle disputes out-of-courts; filing for an anti-suit injunction, appearing before the honorable courts in New Delhi, (India). He is considered a leading legal consultant to advise clients in matters concerning real estate, construction, commercial, civil, intellectual property and criminal disputes. He has built a seasoned practice advising and assisting clients in taking informed decisions concerning their legal rights and investments.

His expertise truly went beyond the UAE, when the clients and fellow legal practitioners encouraged him to engage and co-counsel in key matters and transactions concerning jurisdictions such as the United States of America, United Kingdom, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sultanate of Oman, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Guinea, Angola, Mexico, Ethiopia, Singapore, Switzerland, Netherlands, Peoples Republic of China and Japan.

Some of the most recognised and well-regarded global business names as his clients bear testament to an elite legal practice that Kushagra has built over the years. This has accorded him the privilege of rendering professional duties to a Forbes-listed HNW family, regionally renowned business groups, publicly listed companies, large real estate developers, investors, family-owned business houses, pharmaceutical groups, multi-commodities traders, elite food and beverage brands, fashion brands, tech funds, regional unicorns and globally recognised brands.

Kushagra attributes a lot of his learning and training to being a second-generation lawyer and a pupil of some of the most renowned and revered legal names in the Republic of India. Working in the United Arab Emirates has furthered his pursuit of excellence, being inspired by the holistic growth of a cosmopolitan, multicultural and supremely talented international landscape that the UAE has become.

Kushagra is an alumnus of the prestigious Symbiosis Law School (Pune, India). His impressive track record has earned him recognition and accolades, including being featured in the Asian Legal Business MENA Super 50 lawyers list consistently for 2021, 2022 and 2023; in Chambers & Partners and in Legal500.