The CroxLPO Squad

Mr. Imran Khan

Founder

I am an entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in consulting and 7 years of owning and managing group companies. With a passion for innovation and technology, I have led multiple businesses, driving growth through cutting-edge solutions and creative strategies.

Throughout my journey, I’ve built and managed a workforce of 500 employees, ensuring that my companies operate with efficiency, sustainability, and a forward-thinking approach. My expertise in leadership, business management, and technological advancements has enabled me to consistently deliver results across diverse industries.

I firmly believe in the power of innovation, not just as a concept but as a practice that fuels transformation and drives success. My entrepreneurial endeavours continue to be rooted in identifying and leveraging emerging technologies to create impactful solutions for today’s business challenges.

Ms. Ritu Panchal

Founder and Head Strategist

Ms. Ritu Panchal is a seasoned legal expert with a specialized focus on Contract Law, Business Law, and Capital Market Law. As the founder and head of Juris Consultants she has built a reputation for providing strategic legal support to businesses worldwide, including extensive experience in establishing operations in the United States. Her deep understanding of international legislation, paired with her passion for business and corporate law, makes her a trusted partner for companies looking to navigate complex legal landscapes.

With over seven years of experience, Ms. Panchal has negotiated high-value contracts, led successful mergers and acquisitions, and facilitated joint ventures and partnerships. Her extensive legal knowledge spans areas such as business creation, equity and capital planning, employment law, and corporate governance. She excels in drafting and negotiating comprehensive business-related contracts and agreements, ensuring that companies meet their operational and compliance requirements while minimizing risk.

Ms. Panchal has successfully guided numerous startups and established firms through all stages of growth—from regulatory registrations to multi-million-dollar funding rounds. One of her notable achievements includes facilitating a successful acquisition by Zomato, a major player in the tech and food delivery sector, before their IPO. Additionally, she was instrumental in helping a client enter the prestigious “Unicorn Club” due to her expertise in structuring complex business transactions.

Her background and experience enable her to offer U.S. businesses cost-effective, high-quality legal solutions for corporate legal challenges, particularly in areas requiring thorough contract drafting, regulatory compliance, and cross-border transactions.

Ms. Panchal is passionate about supporting businesses and entrepreneurs as they scale globally, offering solutions that address both everyday legal issues and long-term corporate strategy. By outsourcing legal processes to her and her team, U.S. businesses can focus on their core operations while entrusting their legal needs to a skilled professional with a global perspective and a proven track record.

Mr. Shashank Pashine

Founder and Head Consulting

Mr. Shashank Pashine is a distinguished corporate legal professional with over eight years of extensive experience in a wide array of legal and compliance areas. As the co-founder and head of Juris Consultants, he specializes in Corporate Legal, Secretarial Services, Corporate Restructuring, Due Diligence, Corporate Governance, and Labor Law. His expertise extends to Compliance Audits, Foreign Collaboration, Joint Venture Services, Capital Market Transactions, and Intellectual Property Laws.

Mr. Pashine has represented various entities before prominent judicial authorities, including the High Court, NCLT, and NCLAT, handling litigations and appeals with a track record of success. He is proficient in drafting and vetting crucial legal documents such as Shareholders Agreements, Share Subscription Agreements, Collaboration Agreements, Employment Contracts, and various corporate policies, ensuring that his clients are legally protected and compliant with regulatory standards.

An associate member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), where he achieved All India Rank 20, Mr. Pashine holds a Master's Degree in Commerce (M.Com), a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (B.Com), and a Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B). His comprehensive educational background, combined with practical experience in corporate environments—including positions as Company Secretary at esteemed organizations like Capital India Finance Limited, Orris Group, and Wave Group—enables him to provide tailored legal solutions that meet the dynamic needs of businesses.

Before establishing Juris Consultants, Mr. Pashine was instrumental in managing corporate matters, including Rights Issues, Preferential Issues, ESOPs, and various advisory functions. His firsthand experience in corporate governance and compliance positions him as a valuable partner for U.S. companies seeking to expand their operations or ensure compliance with Indian legal standards.

Mr. Pashine is dedicated to empowering businesses through effective legal strategies and support. By outsourcing corporate legal services to him and his expert team, U.S. companies can streamline their operations, mitigate risks, and focus on their core competencies. With a deep understanding of both local and international regulations, Mr. Pashine is committed to providing high-quality legal assistance that supports business growth and sustainability.

Mr. Rakesh Jain

Tax Consultant

Rakesh is an experienced, dedicated and a committed professional with exceptional troubleshooting and persuasive skills. He is a result oriented and challenge driven professional with over thirty years of international experience in Corporate Accounting, General Ledger, MIS, Costing, International Taxation, Revenue Recognition, External and Internal Audit, CFO services, Financial Reporting and Analysis of Financial Statements.

Rakesh has served in various executive, managerial and CFO positions with big conglomerates including Big-4 over three continents. He was the Founder Chairman of the very first US Chapter of ICAI in New York (2008-09) and was also the Co-Chair for Associated Chamber of Commerce (ASSOCHAM), USA Chapter in 2010-11. He served on International Affairs Committee of ICAI from 2008 to 2010. He is the primary author for a couple of books – ‘Employment Based Immigration to the United States – A Long Haul’ and ‘Totalization Agreement with USA will augment billions of dollars in India’s forex’.

Manali Shah

Trademarks Attorney

Manali Shah Manali is enrolled as an attorney with State Bar Of California since 2021 and Bar Council of India since 2015. She has four years of experience as a law clerk and paralegal at the Ropers Majeski Law Company, prosecuting and litigating intellectual property cases.

Manali is a skilled associate who has previously worked for H K Acharya and Company in India as a licencing advocate.

Manali earned her master's (LLM) from UC Berkeley, School of law. Her strengths include analyzing, researching, organizing and problem-solving. She is highly motivated to achieve her set goals.

Her ultimate objective as a professional is to increase her level of productivity and effectiveness. Her areas of legal interest include social work, immigration law, and intellectual property.

She received her bachelor's degree (B.Com, LLB) from the Institute of Law at Nirma University and worked different internships at reputable legal firms undertaking transactional drafting work and supporting litigators in various courts and tribunals.