Tax
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Provided by Economic Laws Practice
ELP’s market-leading Tax practice sets itself apart with its innovative and customized “out of the box” solutions, carving out a distinct niche in the industry. With a comprehensive range of qualitative services covering both indirect and direct taxes, including transfer pricing, the tax practice offers seamless integration of expertise in advisory services and litigation. This unique combination enables the firm to effectively address and resolve any disputes that may arise.
Notably, ELP has successfully assisted some of the world’s largest global conglomerates, providing not only legal advisory but also strategic decision-making support. These impactful decisions have significantly influenced domestic and cross-border businesses and transactions for these organizations.
What distinguishes ELP’s tax team is the diverse expertise of its professionals, including lawyers and solicitors, financial and market analysts, chartered accountants, company secretaries and economists with multi-jurisdictional qualifications. This diverse skill set allows the team to achieve an extensive reach and substantial impact, ensuring effective solutions for their clients’ complex tax matters.
Chambers Review
Economic Laws Practice has a highly regarded tax group that provides expert assistance with both litigation and advisory matters. The practice is particularly noted for its strength in indirect tax mandates, ably assisting domestic and multinational clients with transition to the GST regime. The team regularly advises an impressive list of global clients and frequently litigates on high-profile matters, including VAT and customs. The tax group's complementary strength in international trade bolsters its robust duties practice.
Work Highlights
- Economic Laws Practice assisted Tata Advanced Systems on indirect tax implications arising from indigenous military aircraft manufacturing in India. Tata Advanced Systems had been entrusted with the production of these aircraft in India, catering to the Indian Air Force. The billing process followed the Bill to Ship to model, with invoices directed to Airbus India.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"ELP's tax team distinguishes itself through its exceptional technical expertise, adeptness at comprehending complex concepts and, most critically, a client-focused approach."
"Their responsiveness and clear communication made the entire legal process smooth and stress-free. Economic Laws Practice stands out as one of the leading law firms."
"ELP's tax team distinguishes itself through its exceptional technical expertise, adeptness at comprehending complex concepts and, most critically, a client-focused approach."
"Their responsiveness and clear communication made the entire legal process smooth and stress-free. Economic Laws Practice stands out as one of the leading law firms."
Notable Practitioners
Rohit Jain in Mumbai is highly regarded in the market, notably for his expertise in GST and customs matters. He primarily advises on tax structuring of operations in India and also assists clients with tax disputes.
"Rohit shines in an advisory capacity as he thinks outside the box and comes up with a solution."
"Rohit Jain is highly approachable and highly knowledgeable. For us, he is the epitome of knowledge when it comes to customs matters."
Nishant Shah co-heads the department from the firm's office in Mumbai. His practice covers contentious GST, customs, excise and trade matters.
Kumar Visalaksh offers experience in matters relating to income tax, customs and tax recovery. He has lately represented companies before the Supreme Court of India as well as jurisdictional High Courts.
"Kumar's ability to wade through minute details of facts and the application of law is reassuring."
Ranked Lawyers at
Economic Laws Practice
India
Members
Provided by Economic Laws Practice
Adarsh Somani
Darshan Bora
Gopal Mundhra
Hardik Modh
Harsh Shah
Jignesh Ghelani
Jitendra Motwani
Kumar Visalaksh
Mitesh Jain
Naresh Thacker
Nishant Shah
Vivek Baj
Clients
Provided by Economic Laws Practice
Atlas Copco (India ) Limited
BMW
BP Exploration (Alpha) Limited
Bank of America, NA
Bharat Petroleum Company Limited
Bontaz Automotive India Private Limited
Citibank, NA
Fiat
Flipkart Internet (P) Ltd. & WS Retail Services Private Li
GlaxoSmithKline
IBM India Private Limited
JSW Group
Jet Airways (India) Limited
Johnson & Johnson Private Limited
Juniper Networks
Parker Hannafin India Private Limited
Reliance ADAG Group
Schneider Electric India Private Limited
Tetra Pak India Private Limited
Vedanta Group/ Sterlite Group
Warner Bros. Pictures (India) Private Limited
Industries
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Aerospace & Defence
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Charities / Not for Profit
Chemicals
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Insurance
Media
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Real Estate
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation