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Economic Laws Practice

Tax

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : India


Economic Laws Practice

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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. 

Clients (22)

  • Bank of America, NA
  • Warner Bros. Pictures (India) Private Limited
  • Schneider Electric India Private Limited
  • Fiat
  • Google
  • BMW
  • Citibank, NA
  • Juniper Networks
  • Parker Hannafin India Private Limited
  • Flipkart Internet (P) Ltd. & WS Retail Services Private Li
  • Vedanta Group/ Sterlite Group
  • JSW Group
  • Bharat Petroleum Company Limited
  • Bontaz Automotive India Private Limited
  • BP Exploration (Alpha) Limited
  • Reliance ADAG Group
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • IBM India Private Limited
  • Jet Airways (India) Limited
  • Johnson & Johnson Private Limited
  • Tetra Pak India Private Limited
  • Atlas Copco (India ) Limited

Industries (23)

  • 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

Chambers Review

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Tax - India

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

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

Provided by Chambers

  • Economic Laws Practice advised Johnson & Johnson on the issue of reversal of credit under the CENVAT credit rules 2004.

Strengths

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  • Economic Laws Practice has the exceptional ability to distill intricate facts and tax provisions into a clear course of action.

    Tax respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The firm assesses matters comprehensively, and its attention to detail and ability to provide grounds for alternate arguments set them apart.

    Tax respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Economic Laws Practice is very client-centric and solution-oriented. These are key strengths of the firm.

    Tax respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Rohit Jain
    Band 1Rohit Jain

    Rohit Jain

    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.
    • Timely, responsive, and practical advice is one of Rohit's top qualities.

      Tax respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Rohit Jain provides commercially-minded and practical advice.

      Tax respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Rohit Jain's excellent interpretation of the legal provisions supported us on business decisions.

      Tax respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 3Nishant Shah
    Band 3Nishant Shah

    Nishant Shah

    Nishant Shah co-heads the department from the firm's office in Mumbai. His practice covers contentious GST, customs, excise and trade matters.
    • Nishah Shah has excellent domain knowledge and updates us regularly.

      Tax respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Kumar Visalaksh
    Band 4Kumar Visalaksh

    Kumar Visalaksh

    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.
    • His ability to quickly read through intricate facts and tax provisions and develop and formulate legal strategies and approaches is simply outstanding.

      Tax respondentAsia-Pacific
    • When I go to him, he looks into things in a focused way and at how things can be improved. He is very ethical and always puts the client first.

      Tax respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Kumar provided strategic advice when it was needed the most and ensured that the issue was closed favourably and expeditiously.

      Tax respondentAsia-Pacific

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