Barirah Shaikh

Legal Professional

Legal Services • Self-employed

Sep 2022 - Present • 4 yrs

US Corporate Compliance Pre-Incorporation Advisory Structuring which involves Entity Selection (C-Corp vs LLC vs S-Corp) State Selection, advising Indian clients expanding to the US, Cost-Benefit Analysis Name Search and Reservation which invloves name availability searches on SOS websites Reservation filings, Basic USPTO trademark searches, Domain availability checks. Registered Agent Coordination which involves Researching and shortlisting RA providers, comparing pricing, onboarding the client, managing the RA relationship on client's behalf. Incorporation Filing which involves preparing and filing the Certificate of Incorporation with Delaware SOS, coordinating expedited service, delivering stamped Certificate. Post-Incorporation Documentation which involves drafting Bylaws, Board Resolutions, Founder Stock Purchase Agreements, Shareholder Consents, and setting up the Corporate Records Book EIN Application which involves preparing Form SS-4, filing via fax with the IRS, follow-up and tracking, delivering the CP 575 letter to the client Also independently managing a diverse legal practice in India spanning criminal, civil, and arbitration matters, and strategic counselling to clients. Drafting and finalizing legal notices, settlement agreements, pleadings, and applications tailored to each client's specific legal and commercial objectives. Providing legal consultancy across multiple practice areas, advising clients on litigation strategy, risk exposure, and dispute resolution options. Conducting in-depth legal research and analysis to build robust case strategies grounded in current statutes, precedents, and judicial trends. Building and maintaining direct client relationships, offering personalized guidance and transparent communication throughout the lifecycle of each matter.

Lawyer

Self Employed • Full-time

Jul 2022 - Present • 4 yrs 2 mos

Handling litigation, drafting, and case strategy across Criminal, Civil, and Arbitration matters before District Courts, Family Court, Sessions Court, Maharashtra Co-operative Society, District and State Consumer Forum, Arbitral Tribunals, the Bombay High Court, and the Supreme Court of India. Criminal: S.138 Cheque Bounce cases (prosecution and defence) incl. acquittal/conviction appeals) S.156(3) CrPC complaints, Economic offence and white-collar crime cases (PMLA and NDPS), Domestic Violence, Maintenance and Divorce matters under Muslim, Hindu and Christian Law before Family Court and Magistrates, Criminal Writ Petition challenging magistrate cognizance orders despite C-Summary reports, Bail Applications (POCSO, Default bail, under NDPS, S.88 CrPc bonds, Regular Bail), Illegal Remand Challenge, Travel and Return of Property Applications, Surety time extension applications, Final Notes of Arguments for defence under IPC S.345D (stalking – acquittal secured), S.279 (rash driving), S.338 (grievous hurt), S.304A (death by negligence). Civil: Commercial Summary Suits Testamentary Petitions and Suits before the Registrar and Bombay High Court; MSME conciliation cases, Written Statements in LE&C, and Consumer Complaint, Suits for declaration of title under the Specific Relief Act; MOFA S.12A applications; Maharashtra Co-operative Societies matters incl. S.91 suits and S.154 Revision Applications before Mantralaya, Condonation of Delay and Amendment Applications; Contract reviewing and Proof Reading, Legal notices to housing societies/members, IPR infringement matters (prosecution and defence) Arbitration: Petitions, Replies, Rejoinders under S.29A, 27, 34, 14 r/w 15(2), Arbitration Act, before Bombay HC Research on SC arbitrator appointment (S.11(12)(a)); Researched on unstamped arbitration agreements legality Legal notices under S.21 Legal research, e-filing (District Courts & HC), case tracking, intern/associate supervision, briefing senior cou