Tax | Asia-Pacific

AZB & Partners fields a highly regarded team that provides a wide variety of direct and indirect tax assistance. The tax team is well versed in handling an array of issues such as income tax and GST, as well as advising corporate clients on tax planning. The firm is recognised for advising clients on the tax implications of headline mergers and demergers, as well as market entry. The team also has a good track record of litigation and investigations concerning various sections of the Income Tax Act, having represented clients in cases heard in the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court of India.

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.

Khaitan & Co has a standout practice with a respected bench of practitioners who advise on a range of tax matters. Indirect and direct tax legal advice are both covered by the team, which is especially adept at clarifying the tax aspects of investments, M&A and joint ventures. The team also handles customs, excise, transfer pricing and GST mandates, as well as relevant investigations and disputes. The team acts for a notable list of leading domestic and international clients, and offers solid expertise in a transactional, advisory or litigation capacity.

Trilegal has a broad tax offering, providing tailored advice for key corporate clients in relation to both direct and indirect tax. The tax team's areas of strength include assisting companies with business transfers and transfer pricing, as well as advising on tax aspects of M&A. The practitioners at Trilegal are well placed to advise international entities on regulatory issues in India. The team retains significant experience in handling tax investigations and disputes. Trilegal draws clients from various sectors, including manufacturing, energy, financial services and technology.

Trilegal has a broad tax offering, providing tailored advice for key corporate clients in relation to both direct and indirect tax. The tax team's areas of strength include assisting companies with business transfers and transfer pricing, as well as advising on tax aspects of M&A. The practitioners at Trilegal are well placed to advise international entities on regulatory issues in India. The team retains significant experience in handling tax investigations and disputes. Trilegal draws clients from various sectors, including manufacturing, energy, financial services and technology.

Vaish Associates has a well-regarded practice that has expertise in advising on direct tax issues and is particularly active in relation to transfer pricing matters. The team also advises clients on tax planning and international tax and compliance issues. The practice is known for its adept handling of all stages of tax litigation.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has a notable practice that advises leading domestic and international clients on a range of corporate tax matters. The firm is equally well versed in handling direct and indirect tax issues. The corporate-focused tax team regularly assists clients with advisory matters relating to capital raising, business restructuring and investment fund structures. The practice covers the gamut of work in advisory and compliance, as well as investigations by the Revenue Intelligence authorities and tax disputes.

Kochhar & Co. is a pan-Indian law firm with a strong tax practice. The firm advises on a range of transactional, regulatory and litigation matters, with expertise in customs, excise and withholding tax, as well as capital gains tax issues. The team advises a plethora of international companies.

BMR Legal is a boutique law firm specialising in tax matters. The practice has particular expertise in transfer pricing and GST-related matters. The team is equipped to represent clients in contentious and litigation cases. Its clientele includes domestic and foreign corporations in various industries, such as oil and gas, automotive and financial services.

JSA offers a team with a wide range of experience providing advice on both direct and indirect tax issues ranging through transaction structuring, GST, customs law and SEZ tax law. The practice regularly assists corporate clients in a variety of sectors such as energy, pharmaceuticals, steel and technology with both domestic and cross-border matters.

TLC Legal is headquartered in Mumbai and holds a solid position in the tax law market in India. The team works on both advisory and litigation matters, including issues relating to excise duties, service tax and customs. The team advises a range of clients, including those within the power and retail spaces.