Praised for being ‘very commercial and easy to work with‘ the tax practice at AZB & Partners assists its clients with tax advisory, litigation, corporate tax planning and international tax matters. The firm has a particularly strong market presence in tax litigation and is regularly tasked with matters before the ITAT, the High Courts and Supreme Court. The team is co-led by Ajay Bahl, Deepak Chopra and Suresh Varanasi. Bahl is well regarded for his expertise in transfer pricing issues, while Chopra is a key name for tax disputes and Varanasi is the contact for indirect tax matters. Shreya Rao is the main contact for the Bangalore office. Aditya Singh Chandel, Abhinav Ashwin and Harpreet Singh Ajmani are also key partners to note. Since publication, the team welcomed Shruti KP in its Mumbai office.

The ‘very proactive' team at Economic Laws Practice covers a broad spectrum a taxation matters, including transactional, advisory and litigation work. The firm’s tax practice is a popular choice among large corporations seeking advice relating to their domestic and cross-border transactions. Clients stem from several sectors, including pharmaceuticals, real estate, sports and technology. Rohit Jain and Nishant Shah co-head the practice from Mumbai. Operating from the New Delhi office, Kumar Visalaksh is praised for his ‘clear thinking and diligence.’ Vivek Baj is a key name to note for the Pune office, while Darshan Bora operates from Bangalore. Adarsh Somani is also a key name from the Mumbai office.

 

 

Specialising in both direct and indirect tax, the practice at Khaitan & Co LLP regularly advises large domestic companies, multinational corporations, funds, insurance companies and high-net-worth individuals. Advising on a range of matters, the team’s expertise covers domestic and international tax advisory, transfer pricing and supply chain structuring. Sanjay Sanghvi handles high-end tax controversy matters before tax and transfer pricing authorities, while Bijal Ajinkya specialises in international/cross border tax matters. Ritu Shaktawat sits in the direct tax practice while Indruj Rai also specialises in direct tax, both advisory and litigation matters. On the indirect tax front, Dinesh Agrawal specialises in customs valuations, classification, GST and trade remedies; Sudipta Bhattacharjee is well-versed in indirect tax advisory, controversy and contract documentation; Mayank Jain is also a key member specialising in indirect tax.

The tax practice at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan is ‘very thorough in their preparation for any given assignment‘ which enables ‘extremely high-grade‘ results for its clients. The team is well-versed in customs advisory and litigation, with a practice dedicated to this area. Income tax is also an area of its expertise as it regularly handles various tax issues for companies, including tax assessments, advisory, structuring and investment strategy and due diligence. On the litigation front, the team represents clients in matters before the High Courts and Supreme Court. The practice is led by founding and managing partner V Lakshmikumaran  who boasts a broad expertise. Charanya Lakshmikumaran is a key member of the practice and handles tax litigation. S. Vasudevan is also a name to note.

Highly-regarded for its expertise in international tax, the practice at Nishith Desai Associates regularly assists multinational corporations and sovereign wealth funds with their transactions in India. Key focus areas of the firm’s tax practice include inbound and outbound structuring, digital tax and transaction tax. The practice has been busy advising its clients on new developments in digital tax, including the introduction of an equalisation levy and data localisation rules. The team is a popular choice with crypto exchanges and gaming companies for tax issues within crisis management. At practice head level, founding partner Nishith Desai is highly regarded; Parul Jain is a key name for cross-border investments and group reorganisation strategies; and Dhruv Janssen-Sanghavi who leads from the Netherlands.

The extensive offering from the tax practice at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co includes tax planning, advisory and litigation services. The firm’s tax advisory encompasses areas such as M&A transactions, business restructuring and succession planning. Compliance consultancy comprises part of the tax practice’s work as it advises its clients in relation to various direct and indirect tax compliances. The team also assists its clients with support throughout investigation before various tax investigating agencies. Rajat Bose is the key contact for tax planning, advisory and litigation support for GST-related matters, while Abhay Sharma is experienced in inbound and outbound investment structuring, as well as corporate restructuring. Gouri Puri is also a key name for international tax planning and digital tax. Overseeing the practice is managing partner Pallavi Shroff .

The tax practice at Vaish Associates is commended for its ‘thorough knowledge and understanding of the law as well as jurisprudence.’ In addition to maintaining a strong practice in tax litigation, the team is also equipped to handle matters related to direct tax, including domestic tax, international tax and transfer pricing. At practice head level, Neeraj Jain is well-versed in tax advisory and tax litigation, as well as transfer pricing; Rohit Jain focuses his practice on direct tax but also regularly appears before courts and tribunals on litigation matters; Kavita Jha is active in tax litigation regarding income tax and GST. Senior associates Anshul Sachar and Abhishek Agarwal are also key members of the team.

 

Covering both direct and indirect tax matters, the tax practice at ALMT Legal provides its clients with tax advisory, consultation and litigation assistance. On the direct tax front, the team advises on tax efficient jurisdictions for inbound and outbound investments, as well as transfer pricing matters. For indirect tax, the team is usually instructed on matters related to the effects of GST and the minimisation of the incidence of GST. Clients stem from a broad array of sectors, including education, aviation, food services, logistics and software services. Aliff Fazelbhoy is well-versed in cross-border tax structuring and the creation of permanent establishment, obligations in relation to withholding tax and transfer pricing. Fazelbhoy co-heads the practice alongside Statira Ranina who is a key name for all GST-related matters.

The tax practice at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas is well regarded for its expertise relating to the tax aspects of M&A transactions, including the interpretation of tax provisions, the structuring of businesses for tax optimisation and the structuring of investment funds. The team routinely advises on the international tax front; assisting clients on cross-border transactions. Led by S. R. Patnaik, the practice benefits from his 25 years of experience and expertise in international tax, transfer pricing and corporate tax. Kunal Savani provides clients with private wealth expertise relating to family settlements, trusts, wills and succession planning. Thangadurai VP specialises in tax advisory, while Bipluv Jhingan is also a key member of the team.

Praised for having a ‘single support system for all tax related issues‘ the tax practice at Kochhar & Co. is well regarded for its counsel on international tax treaties, the withholding taxes and tax disputes. On the direct tax front, the team regularly advise its clients on mitigating tax withholding, tax effective repatriation and exit arrangements under double taxation avoidance agreements. In addition, the team’s advisory also encompasses the tax elements of M&A transactions and indirect tax. The team also routinely advises its clients on GST-related matters. Shahid Khan  oversees the direct tax matters and draws on more than 40 years of experience. The ‘meticulous and practical‘ Reena Khair heads the indirect tax side of the practice. Senior associate Shreya Dahiya remains a key name in the team.

The Mumbai-based tax practice at Majmudar & Partners handles a range of tax related matters, including cross-border tax structuring, tax litigation and indirect tax advice. The team has recently been busy providing its clients with M&A and funds-related tax advice. Manufacturing, pharma, technology, financial services and retail are among the firm’s industries of expertise. Ravi S. Raghavan  co-heads the practice alongside Akil Hirani, both of whom have almost 30 years of experience.

The multidisciplinary tax practice at Trilegal fully utilises the firm's full-service structure and is praised by clients for its ‘personal touch‘. The team is knowledgeable in direct and indirect tax matters, as well as transfer pricing and foreign trade policy. By combining its tax expertise with that in corporate, M&A and dispute resolution, the firm has seen an increase in new clients and team size. Based in the New Delhi office, practice head Himanshu Sinha is considered 'extremely helpful, knowledgeable and transparent in his dealings'. He specialises in the advisory and contentious areas of indirect taxes. Samsuddha Majumder operated from the Gurugram office and boasts nearly two decades of experience in both direct and indirect taxes. Aditi Goyal, Komal Dani and Shashank Shekhar are also names to note.

With a focus on transfer pricing Amicus is praised for its 'impeccable track record of wins in tax matters'. The team is well equipped to deal with a range of transfer pricing matters, including advisory, documentation, representation and tax controversy management services. The practice has specific expertise in the IT and hospitality sectors. Founding partner Ashutosh Mohan Rastogi  who 'stands out for his tax and legal acumen' heads the practice from the New Delhi office and is well versed in direct tax and GST-related matters. Garvit Gosain is also a key member of the team operating from the Noida office.

The tax specialists at boutique firm BMR Legal are fully equipped to deal with a vast array of taxation matters, including corporate international tax, transfer pricing, tax dispute resolution and M&A tax advisory. Tax litigation specialist Tarun Jain  co-heads the practice alongside Shankey Agrawal. Amongst the team is also founding and managing partner Mukesh Butani who is active in domestic corporate international tax and transfer pricing. Divyasha Mathur and Akshara Rao are also key names to note.

Praised for its significant expertise, HSA Advocates is a popular choice for clients seeking representation in tax disputes. The team attracts clients especially from the energy and construction sectors. Practice head Faranaaz Karbhari leads the practice with her particular expertise in dispute resolution matters. Associate counsel Rahul Jain and Mahafrin Mehta are also key members of the team.

The tax practice at IndusLaw assists its clients with a range of direct and indirect tax matters, as well as handling litigation before the courts and tax tribunals. The team has a reputation for advising clients in the IT sector, especially in the online-gaming space. Shashi Mathews leads the indirect tax practice from New Delhi and is an experienced litigator on both direct and indirect tax matters.  Abhishek Boob  is also a key member of the team, especially for GST-related matters. The team welcomed the addition of Lokesh Shah in August 2023, but lost Mumbai-based Shruti KP since publication.

 

Phoenix Legal regularly assists clients with domestic tax, both direct and indirect tax including GST, transfer pricing, as well as the application of tax treaty principles. Abhishek Saxena and Pranav Srivastava  co-lead the team from New Delhi, while Jatin Arora leads from the Mumbai office. Saxena is active in direct tax and Arora is the lead for indirect tax. Srivastava focuses his practice on the tax aspects of transactional work.

Boutique law firm Reina Legal has a strong market presence in indirect taxation advisory and it advises clients on matters related to the recently enacted goods and services tax. Gajendra Maheshwar leads the team alongside Prerna Chopra, who has significant experience briefing counsel relating to tax disputes before the Supreme Court. Principal associate Kuldeep Singh is also a key name.

The tax practice at S&A Law Offices assists clients with tax planning, restructuring, advisory, compliance and litigation. The team has particular expertise in corporate and finance tax-related matters and regularly advises clients on tax-effective structures for domestic and international business operations. Senior Partner Daisy Chawla leads from New Delhi focusing on direct tax and Smita Singh leads from Gurugram focusing on indirect tax. The team has also benefitted from the hires of Megha Tewari, Prateel Sagar and Preeti Puri.

Specialising in indirect tax, boutique firm BSA Law boasts a varied roster of clients, including manufacturers, importers, service providers and trade associations. Co-founding partners Ashok Kumar Bhasin and Vimal Raj Sethi lead the practice. Bhasin is a popular choice particularly for dispute resolutions matters. Senior associate Shubham Arora is also a notable name.

The tax practice at Fox Mandal & Associates is well versed in both direct and indirect tax matters. The team also works closely with the corporate team to assist on the taxation aspects of restructurings and transactions. Bengaluru-based Gopala Rao and Ranganath Hari  are key members of the team, alongside accountant Sandip Mukherjee who operates from Pune.

 

 

With clients across an array of sectors, the tax practice at Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India assists clients with corporate, international and transaction tax, as well as with transfer pricing and litigation. The practice is now led by Sanjeev Sachdeva following the departure of former joint practice head Sumit Mangal in August 2023. Sachdeva has significant expertise advising on indirect tax matters.

Sarvada Legal 's tax practice regularly assists clients with tax disputes for GST-related matters before the High Courts and Supreme Court of India. Other areas of expertise also include judicial review litigation and tax investigations initiated by the government tax agencies. The practice is headed up by well-seasoned litigator MP Devnath who draws on more than 25 years of experience representing clients before the Indian courts and tribunals. Abhishek Anand is also an active member of the practice.

TLC Legal focuses its practice solely on indirect tax matters, specifically GST, customs, central excise and VAT. Aside from its indirect tax expertise, the firm’s tax practice is also experienced in litigation where it is regularly involved in matters before the Supreme Court, High Courts and Tribunals. Managing Partner Vipin Jain leads the team alongside partners Vishal Agrawal and Aqeel Sheerazi who are both key names.