Himanshu Sinha

Partner and Head – Tax Practice

Himanshu Sinha leads the tax practice at Trilegal. He has over 20 years of experience representing diverse clients on a swathe of tax issues. His specialisation is in direct taxes – both advisory and controversial aspects. He advises clients across industries such as trading,, manufacturing, financial services, education, telecom and media, oil and gas, aerospace and defence and technology services on Indian tax aspects of international M&A deals, inbound and outbound investments, restructurings and exits.

During his early 14-year stint with the Indian Revenue Service, Himanshu contributed significantly to the evolution of the country’s transfer pricing laws and procedures. He has extensive experience in managing complex tax controversies, especially in transfer pricing and international tax. He regularly represents MNC clients before courts, tribunals and authorities in high-stakes litigation and negotiations.

Education: University of Delhi; Harvard Law School; London School of Economics

Admissions: Advocate with Bar Council of India; Solicitor with Solicitors Regulation Authority, UK (non-practising status)

Industry affiliations: Country reporter for India for the IFA Boston Congress 2012 and IFA Mumbai Congress 2014