The Firm

About Shah Grossi
Law & Counsel

A Boutique Firm.
A Global Reach.

Shah Grossi is a law firm that serves a broad range of clients in corporate transactions including M&A, litigation, private equity, restructurings, and intellectual property matters.

We strive to be the leading business law firm by delivering quality and value to our clients. We believe in encouraging entrepreneurialism, operating ethically, and collaborating to bring our best to every engagement.

Our practice is particularly deep in the hospitality, restaurant, and health & wellness consumer brand industries — sectors where regulatory complexity, licensing requirements, brand protection, and rapid growth intersect.

20+
Years of Combined Experience
3
Bar Admissions Across Jurisdictions
$1B+
Capital Raised by Our Counsel Team
100%
Boutique Attention on Every Matter

They are indispensable to our business and with Shah Grossi by our side, nothing is impossible.

— MAG Hospitality Group

Our Philosophy

I

Integrity

We operate with complete transparency at every stage of representation. Our clients always know where things stand, what's at risk, and what we recommend.

II

Entrepreneurial Spirit

We believe in encouraging entrepreneurialism and the bold decisions that build great companies. We are our clients' legal partners, not gatekeepers.

III

Proactive Counsel

We don't wait for problems to arrive. We anticipate legal exposure, structure deals to protect our clients' interests, and position businesses for the opportunities ahead.

IV

Responsiveness

Business doesn't wait, and neither do we. Every client has direct access to their attorney. We respond with urgency because time is your most valuable asset.

V

Excellence

We bring our best to every engagement regardless of deal size or client stage. Our recognition by SuperLawyers, Avvo, and Lawyers of Distinction reflects a consistent standard.

VI

Global Perspective

Modern business crosses borders. Our team brings international legal experience to matters involving cross-border transactions and multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance.

Meet the Team

Portrait of Sapana Shah Grossi, Principal Attorney at Shah Grossi Law & Counsel in Century City, Los Angeles
SuperLawyers Rising Star
Avvo Rating 10.0 — Superb
Lawyers of Distinction
LA Magazine Top Women Attorneys

Principal Attorney

Sapana Shah Grossi

Esq.  |  Principal Attorney & Founder

Sapana Shah Grossi is a nationally recognized business attorney who founded Shah Grossi Law & Counsel to deliver the quality and responsiveness of a large firm with the personal attention that only a boutique can provide.

Her practice spans the full lifecycle of business — from formation and capitalization through corporate restructuring, governance, and exit. She represents clients in M&A transactions, intellectual property strategy, commercial real estate, labor and employment, franchising agreements, and securities offerings.

Her litigation experience includes trial advocacy in federal and state courts, arbitration and mediation proceedings, and appearances before the Federal Trade Commission, the IRS, the California Franchise Tax Board, and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

She is particularly well known in the hospitality and restaurant industry, where she has advised restaurant groups, hotel operators, food & beverage brands, and entertainment venues on the full range of legal challenges unique to those sectors.

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of California
  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Beverly Hills Bar Association

Recognition

  • SuperLawyers Rising Star
  • Avvo Rating 10.0 Superb
  • Lawyers of Distinction
  • LA Magazine — Top Women Attorneys

Practice Focus

  • Business & Corporate Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Hospitality & Restaurant Law
  • Health & Wellness Brands

Industries Served

  • Restaurant Groups & Hospitality
  • Health & Wellness Brands
  • Franchise Organizations
  • Real Estate & Development
Portrait of Harold L. Kestenbaum, Of Counsel, Franchise Law at Shah Grossi Law & Counsel

Harold L. Kestenbaum

Of Counsel, Franchise Law

Harold L. Kestenbaum has focused exclusively on franchise law since 1977. A founding member and past Chairman of the NYSBA Franchise, Distribution and Licensing Law Section, he is named among the top 100 franchise lawyers in North America by Franchise Times. He authored So You Want to Franchise Your Business and was a board member of Sbarro for 22 years.

Portrait of Laura M. Brower (Hunter), Of Counsel, Corporate & Securities at Shah Grossi Law & Counsel

Laura M. Brower (Hunter)

Of Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Laura M. Brower brings more than 30 years of transactional corporate expertise. A former associate at Paul Hastings and corporate securities partner at Brobeck, Phlegar & Harrison LLP, she has raised billions of dollars in capital, participated in 75+ public offerings, and closed dozens of significant M&A transactions across Life Sciences, Technology, and Healthcare.

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