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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys

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With experience and years of knowledge in direct, indirect and international tax, the team handles tax disputes and represents clients at various levels from the quasi-judicial authority up to the Supreme Court of India. The vast legacy in litigation allows the team to advise clients in planning and complying with tax laws in India. With the new tax regime of GST being implemented in the country, L&S has a dedicated vertical to guide clients for a smooth transition into the new system. The team advises on transitional provisions and helps in re-designing supply chain, training, hand-holding and compliance review for assessing GST readiness. Additionally, the attorneys are adept in advising corporations on issues relating to business re-structuring, setting up new units, withholding taxes, royalty and fee for technical services, transfer pricing and contracting. In M&A transactions, the tax attorneys of the firm undertake investment structuring, tax due diligence and review.

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Tax - India

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys has a pre-eminent practice with an acclaimed indirect tax offering and additional experience in direct tax matters. The firm is especially strong in advising on matters concerning excise and service duty, as well as GST, customs and income tax. Corporates seeking advice on tax structuring and transfer pricing regularly entrust the team at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys with their mandates. The tax practice also handles substantial litigation and frequently acts for leading international and domestic clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys represented Hanuman Prasad and Sons as importers regarding 27 matters before the Delhi High Court challenging the rights of importers to question enhanced value of goods under the Customs Act 1962.

Strengths

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  • Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys has the optimum resources and team to handle any situation.

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  • The firm is always receptive to any issue referred to them and are able to provide deliverables as per the stringent timelines which may arise.

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  • Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys' team has command over the subject and the practical aspects of the business.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • V Lakshmikumaran
    V Lakshmikumaran

    V Lakshmikumaran

    V Lakshmikumaran is based in Delhi and has a longstanding reputation as a tax lawyer. He represents clients before Indian tax authorities, including some cases before the Supreme Court, over a range of issues including GST and excise duty.

    • V Lakshmikumaran is an authority on taxation matters.

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    • He is a wonderful human being who is great to work with.

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    • I'd like to note V Lakshmikumaran's depth of knowledge and commercial awareness.

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  • Raghavan Ramabadran
    Raghavan Ramabadran

    Raghavan Ramabadran

    Raghavan Ramabadran is an up-and-coming individual in the tax field. He has expertise in matters concerned with GST and writ petitions.

    • Raghavan Ramabadran is a go-to person in the team for any issues.

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    • He is a good direct tax practitioner.

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