Tax - India
What the team is known for
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. The firm advises clients such as HP India Sales, Hindustan Zinc and United Airlines.
Strengths
"Their team are very strong, and their ability to interpret the law as required by whatever situation makes them excellent."
"They have a vast amount of experience in handling varied and complex tax matters across different sectors."
Work highlights
Vaish Associates represented Tata NYK Shipping before the Delhi Bench of Tribunal regarding a dispute with the Indian tax authorities, who denied an exemption claimed under the India-Singapore DTAA in respect to shipping income and recharacterised the income as royalty income.
Notable practitioners
Kavita Jha in Delhi has demonstrated a solid reputation and considerable expertise in tax litigation, especially on matters concerning the Income Tax Act.