Over the years, Mr. Kushagra Ashok Arora has built a stellar legal practice as an international disputes lawyer specializing in commercial litigation and arbitration, with a flair for occasional transactional negotiations. His clients and co-counsels find him reliable, as he consistently delivers tangible results in complex, high-stakes claims and counterclaims. He is renowned for intuitively formulating legal strategies and skillfully negotiating disputes and transactions alike. His practice extends beyond the borders of the United Arab Emirates, where clients trust him with strategic decisions concerning large-scale disputes and transactions.

Prior to founding Khaled Almarri & Partners, Mr. Arora co-founded and served as a Partner at a renowned law firm where he honed his skills and deepened his understanding of the UAE’s legislative landscape and business practices. For over 15 years, Mr. Arora has successfully devised legal strategies and implemented them in crafting arguments. His journey began by appearing alongside some of the most revered advocates in the prestigious jurisdiction of the Republic of India. He continued his pursuit of knowledge both within and beyond the United Arab Emirates.

Mr. Arora enjoys the rare confidence of clients due to his keen understanding of legal nuances, procedures, and the implications of complex factual matrices. With him on their side, clients are assured of receiving a realistic understanding of the merits and a pragmatic analysis of their circumstances. Although a strong advocate of resolving disputes amicably, he is equally firm and clear when advising on the pursuit of legal remedies through multifaceted litigation and tenacious arbitration. This balanced approach has allowed him to actively participate in out-of-court settlements and also file for anti-suit injunctions, including appearances before the Honorable Courts in New Delhi, India.

He is considered a leading legal consultant, advising clients in matters concerning real estate, construction, commercial, civil, intellectual property, and criminal disputes. His seasoned practice provides clients with informed decisions about their legal rights and investments.

Mr. Arora’s expertise extends far beyond the UAE, as clients and fellow legal practitioners have encouraged him to engage and co-counsel in key matters and transactions across jurisdictions such as the United States of America, the United Kingdom, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Guinea, Angola, Mexico, Ethiopia, Singapore, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the People’s Republic of China, and Japan.

His impressive roster of clients includes some of the most recognized and well-regarded global business names, bearing testament to the elite legal practice Mr. Arora has built over the years. This has earned him the privilege of serving a Forbes-listed HNW family, regionally renowned business groups, publicly listed companies, large real estate developers, investors, family-owned businesses, pharmaceutical groups, multi-commodity traders, elite food and beverage brands, fashion brands, tech funds, regional unicorns, and globally recognized brands.

Mr. Arora attributes much of his learning and training to being a second-generation lawyer and a pupil of some of the most renowned legal figures in the Republic of India. His work in the United Arab Emirates has furthered his pursuit of excellence, inspired by the holistic growth of the cosmopolitan, multicultural, and talented international landscape the UAE has become.

Mr. Arora is an alumnus of the prestigious Symbiosis Law School (Pune, India). His impressive track record has earned him recognition, including consistent features in the Asian Legal Business MENA Super 50 Lawyers list in 2021, 2022, and 2023, as well as recognition in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.