Kabir is Partner with the Firm's International Trade & Regulatory Practice Group and leads the Aerospace & Defence Practice of the Firm.
With over 22 years of experience, he advises governments, public and private corporations, conglomerates and financial sponsors on strategic legal matters through the business lifecycle on areas including commercial contracts, regulatory affairs, customs & international trade and indirect tax. He assists companies navigate public procurement opportunities, establish and scale manufacturing operations, and reduce commercial risks by managing legal and regulatory policy environment. Additionally, he provides guidance and handhold companies in navigating regulatory and judicial investigations.
He frequently contributes to national and international publications, teaches master classes, undertake trainings and advises Aerospace & Defence Committees of the Indo French Chamber of Commerce & Industry and UK India Business Chamber of Commerce.
Defence
Indirect Tax
Energy, Infrastructure and Resources
Advised on its import and manufacturing operations in India, tax optimization steps and strategies in line with the client’s business Customs issues, export planning.
Advised on setting-up of its manufacturing operations in India and identification and implementation of most suitable export incentive schemes.
Advised on seeking imposition of anti-dumping duty on import of PET chips manufactured in India and contesting the imposition of anti-dumping duties on import of PTA manufactured in China and Korea.
Advised on contesting the imposition of anti-dumping duties on import of its products from Taiwan and China.
Advised on the evasion of Customs duty payable on improper import and utilization of an aircraft for non-scheduled passenger operations.
Advised on structuring Engineering Procurement & Construction contracts (for setting-up its LNG regasification facility) to minimize Indirect tax efficiencies.
Advised on the expansion of production capacity, which included, evaluation of various options which were available without compromising the concessions and exemptions available to the client.
Advised on contesting the imposition of Safeguard duty on import of bearing grade seamless stainless steel pipes imported from China.
Advised on contesting the imposition of anti-dumping duties on import of its products from China.
