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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.
Work Highlights
- Khaitan & Co acted as the legal and tax counsel to Ta Associates Management on its sale of shares to a range of buyers on the National Stock Exchange of India.
Strengths
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"Khaitan & Co is a leading firm technically, and the team are very responsive and commercial. The lawyers understand our business very well and we enjoy a very close relationship."
"They are able to quickly digest complex risks and provide considered, tailored advice."
"Khaitan & Co is a leading firm technically, and the team are very responsive and commercial. The lawyers understand our business very well and we enjoy a very close relationship."
"They are able to quickly digest complex risks and provide considered, tailored advice."
Notable Practitioners
Bijal Ajinkya in Mumbai has a broad practice covering tax aspects of acquisitions and corporate activities. She is sought after for her expertise in tax insurance issues and tax litigation, and often advises on matters requiring cross-border expertise.
"India's tax law is technical, and Bijal can cut through the noise of the issue and focus on the practical risk. She does this very quickly."
"Bijal is a confident and sophisticated adviser with a great deal of experience which shines through in discussion."
Sudipta Bhattacharjee in Delhi handles tax litigation for domestic entities and multinationals including household names. His areas of expertise include GST and excise duty.
Sanjay Sanghvi in Mumbai is entrusted with a full spectrum of tax advisory matters by his clients, especially on issues concerning transfer pricing and general tax compliance mandates. He also handles contentious tax work, including before the Supreme Court.