Direct Tax
Multidisciplinary Approach to Direct Tax
Our direct tax practice is defined by its unique blend of advocates and Chartered Accountants. We have extensive experience with complex business deals, including cross-border transactions and M&A. We provide advisory, litigation and investigation support, alongside review and chamber support services.
This combination of skills gives us extensive knowledge and experience in handling complex business transactions, including domestic and cross-border transactions, mergers & acquisitions, demergers and other forms of business restructuring.
Comprehensive Direct Tax Support

Advice on tax implications of transactions
Advising on tax treaty (DTAA) benefits
Advising on Significant Economic Presence
Assistance with determining residential status
Drafting appeals and applications
Drafting or vetting agreements
Guidance on GAAR provisions
Handholding during investigations
Preparing annual tax computations and returns
Representation before various forums
- Adjudicating Authorities
- Review and Appellate Authorities
- High Courts
- Supreme Court
- Finance Ministry and CBDT
Support for claiming tax exemptions/relief
Tax structuring advisory
Our Key Focus Areas
Our key focus areas include corporate tax advisory and international tax advisory. We provide comprehensive global transfer pricing services, covering value chain analysis, benchmarking, BEPS compliance and country-by-country reporting, alongside strategic M&A tax support, including complete due diligence.
Our expertise extends to managing tax audits and investigations, robust tax litigation and controversy, while ensuring rigorous tax compliance with thorough tax documentation. We also offer specialised advice for taxation for HNIs & non-resident Indians, investment funds and provide bespoke corporate training.
Meet Our Experts
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V. Lakshmikumaran
Founder & Managing Partner

V. Sridharan
Co-founder & Senior Advocate

S. Vasudevan
Executive Partner

Ravi Raghavan
Senior Partner

Anand Nainawati
Executive Partner

L. Badri Narayanan
Executive Partner

Raghavan Ramabadran
Executive Partner

S. Sriram
Executive Partner

Ravi Sawana
Partner

Sudin Sabnis
Partner

Bharathi Krishnaprasad
Director

Harshit Khurana
Associate Partner

Neha Sharma
Associate Partner

Samyak Lohade
Associate Partner

Prachi Bhardwaj
Associate Director

Venkat Ramanan
Associate Director
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