About Shabnam Shaikh

Shabnam Shaikh is a partner at Khaitan & Co in the Direct Tax, Estate Planning, Trusts and Private Client and Employment, Labour and Benefits practices. She has extensive expertise in employee incentive and equity-linked compensation matters, serving a diverse range of clients from both domestic and international markets. She regularly deals with aligning compensation strategies with global best practices while navigating the challenges posed by tax laws, reporting requirements, and cultural considerations in multiple jurisdictions. Her deep knowledge of equity compensation laws and regulations, particularly her instrumental role in drafting the Indian Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share-Based Employee Benefits) Regulations of 2014, sets her apart as an authority in this space.