Lawyers

Kaynat Sheikh

Kaynat Sheikh

Work Department

Energy & Infrastructure, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Arbitration, and Project Advisory

Position

Partner

Career

Partner at Gravitas Legal, Kaynat specializes in Energy and Infrastructure law with a focus on Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Arbitration, and Project Advisory. With over a decade of experience, she navigates and negotiates complex legal landscapes, demonstrating expertise across various facets of the renewable energy sector.

Her extensive experience includes successfully representing clients before judicial and quasi-judicial bodies. She has advised and assisted clients for project development, manufacturing facilities setup, dispute resolution, and product liability. Notably, Kaynat has facilitated contracts under the Inflation Reduction Act, 2022 for establishing manufacturing facilities in the USA.

Kaynat’s expertise extends to mediate disputes to pre-empt legal battles. She offers guidance to the EPC, O&M, and onsite teams of the project to ensure effective communication and to prevent or manage claims effectively. Focused on the product-based economy, she specializes in the key area of product liability and warranty issues concerning renewable energy sector. Her niche specialization in product liability is invaluable for developers (C&I/ captive) and investors alike.

In addition to her infrastructure practice, Kaynat is passionate about supporting start-ups and offering strategic business guidance to foster growth and innovation.

Languages

English & Hindi

Memberships

Bar Council of Chhattisgarh

Education

She graduated with Honours in Corporate Law and International Trade from the Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur, in 2012. Prior to joining Gravitas Legal, Kaynat has worked with reputed law firms and have headed legal team at Vikram Solar.