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Provided by Lokesh Shah
Tax and Private Client Practice
Lokesh is a Partner in the Firm’s Delhi office and leads the corporate tax and private client practice at the Firm. He is a seasoned tax advisor with over 20 years of experience in advising on M&A tax, international tax, corporate tax, and transfer pricing. He has a proven track record in advising multinational corporations, PE funds, and a diverse range of clients on complex tax matters, including:
• M&A Tax: Structuring tax-efficient mergers, acquisitions, internal reorganisations, inbound-outbound investment, and divestitures.
• International Tax: Navigating cross-border transactions, treaty implications, and permanent establishment risks.
• Corporate Tax: Providing comprehensive advice on domestic tax issues, including tax optimization strategies.
• Transfer Pricing: Developing robust transfer pricing policies and documentation to mitigate risks.
• Private Client Services: Offering tailored tax planning solutions for high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Tax Litigation: Assistance in representing clients in tax disputes and appeals.
Lokesh has been ranked as a ‘Recognised Practitioner’ for Tax by Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2019 and Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific Guide 2021. He has also been recognized for Tax by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide 2024 & 2019.
Advocate (Mumbai University) and Chartered Accountant (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India).
Existing and new Tax Collection at Source (TCS) rates effective October 1, 2023 - Financial Express
Onshoring The Offshore – A Gift To Indian Innovators -Infolex
CBDT notifies amended Rule 11UA for valuation of unquoted equity shares and compulsorily convertible preference shares - Infolex
A Never-Ending Tax Saga of Capital Versus Revenue Expenditure - Infolex, Lexology, Mondaq
Telecom companies in a bind: SC holds variable license fees as capital expenditure - Economic Times
Startups Embrace Reverse Flipping Trend - Taxmann
Buy-back of securities - deemed dividend or capital gains? - Infolex
Can the vote-on-account Budget 2024 be a silver lining for the Indian economy? - Business Today
Interim Budget 2024 - Infolex
TRC - A Conclusive Proof of Residence? - Indian Business Law Review (IBLR)
Re-thinking inheritance tax for India as a modern economy - Infolex, Lexology
Union Budget 2024 - Infolex
Alternative Investment Funds - Overview of Tax Considerations - Infolex
20+ years of experience
Recognised
Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific
2021
Recognised
Chambers & Partners Global
2019
Recognised
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
2019
Recognised
Global Business Insights
2019
Provided by Chambers
Lokesh Shah is head of the direct tax practice at IndusLaw. He frequently advises domestic and international clients on aspects of direct tax, including corporate matters such as Series C venture capital funding.
Provided by Chambers
Lokesh exhibits expertise, attentiveness, and strategic thinking, contributing to the success of our projects and aligning legal strategies with our business objectives effectively.
Lokesh Shah consistently delivers a very strong level of service, demonstrating professionalism, responsiveness and a genuine commitment to addressing our needs.
Lokesh exhibits expertise, attentiveness, and strategic thinking, contributing to the success of our projects and aligning legal strategies with our business objectives effectively.
Lokesh Shah consistently delivers a very strong level of service, demonstrating professionalism, responsiveness and a genuine commitment to addressing our needs.
Provided by IndusLaw
Family Offices and High Net Worth
Business and Professional Services
