India

Firm overview

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan (LKS) is a full-service law firm specializing in areas such as corporate & commercial laws, dispute resolution, taxation (both direct and indirect) and intellectual property. The firm is able to keep a finger on the pulse of litigation and commercial law matters throughout the country. The firm’s driving principles are integrity, knowledge, passion, innovation, collaboration and one practice.

Founded by V. Lakshmikumaran and V. Sridharan in 1985, the firm serves clients globally through its offices in 14 cities in India. The firm is well-known for its high ethical standards, quality work and transparency in all its business dealings. LKS corporate clientele comprises large business houses, multi-national corporations, banks and financial institutions including Fortune 500 companies.

Firm overview

Bhuta Shah & Co LLP (BSC) is a well-recognized, home-grown Professional Full-Services Firm since almost four decades, serving local and global markets in the field of Tax & Regulatory, Assurance, Advisory (Transactions, Risk, Cyber Security, Others) and Outsourcing.

Established in 1986, under the solid Foundations of its Founder & Chairman Mr. Shailesh Bhuta, BSC presently serves pan-India through nine (9) offices: West – Mumbai (3), Pune, Ahmedabad; North – Delhi, Jaipur; South – Bengaluru, Hyderabad.

Over the years, we have acted as “Trusted Advisors” for our Clients. BSC has served all types of businesses from growth-oriented SMEs to well-established Indian Groups and multi-national Clients (MNCs), both within India as well as globally across sectors including PE, VC and Family Offices also. The Firm has a global reach, having the ability to serve clients in 100+ countries, including having served clients in the USA, UK, Israel, Spain, Germany, etc.

For every client engagement that we work, “Quality is our Priority”, and we thrive for bringing value-add for our Clients through technical depth and operational efficiency.

Maintaining the highest level of Work Ethics and Professional Excellence, we, through our 15+ strong leaders and talent-force of 300+ technically competent people, facilitate our client’s growth by helping them navigate their complex issues in the ever-dynamic global and local environment. 

Firm overview

RSM Astute is engaged in providing accounting, tax and consulting services to Indian conglomerates, multinational companies, first generation entrepreneurs and start-ups. RSM Astute in India operates out of 14 cities, spanning all major metropolitan cities and IT/ITeS hubs. RSM Astute is the sole Indian member of RSM International, the 5th largest accounting tax and consulting network in the United States and 6th largest globally. 

We are a full-service taxation services firm specialising in specific corporate laws, direct and indirect taxation laws providing assistance in areas of tax compliances, advisory, international tax and transfer pricing, business structuring, mergers and acquisitions, withholding tax assistance, tax due diligences and diagnostic studies, department and litigation assistance. 

With dedicated experts in Income Tax, Transfer Pricing, Indirect Tax (GST), Customs, Expatriate Taxation, Foreign Exchange Compliances and Payroll Taxes, we offer our clients expert solutions to address their India specific and global tax needs.  

Firm overview

Headquartered in Delhi NCR, India, AKM Global is a full-service firm providing tax and consulting services to clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to startups and high net-worth individuals. With over 450 professionals operating out of 7 locations, our team of experts have in-depth knowledge of international tax laws, finance, and economics.

AKM Global aims to be a strategic partner for its clients looking to extend their global footprint and have an ever-increasing need for international tax planning, transfer pricing, double taxation relief, expatriate tax services, or cross-border M&A tax assistance. By bringing tax-efficient and pragmatic solutions that maximize global opportunities while minimizing risks, AKM Global is fueling the growth of its clients. With an exceptional global network and working relationships with reputed accounting and law firms across the world, AKM Global has the capacity to address cross-border tax complexities across diverse jurisdictions.

AKM Global’s global tax and regulatory practice is led by Amit Maheshwari. Amit Maheshwari has also authored books on Expat taxation, NRI Taxation and Transfer Pricing in India with Wolters Kluwer (CCH) and Lexis Nexis. The partners in the firm also contribute stories/articles on International Tax, Transfer Pricing and Exchange Control Regulations to the TV Channels as well as to the known domestic and international publishing houses including Economic Times, Business Standard, Financial Express, Financial Times of UK, BBC, Tax Analysts of US, CNBC, etc.

AKM Global’s Transfer Pricing team provides tailored solutions (such as planning, documentation and implementation) to its clients at different stages during inter-company transactions. The team is also well-equipped to work on International Benchmarking assignments. The experts use all the major databases (e.g. Thomas Reuters, Royalty Stat, Capital Line, AceTP, Prowess, Loan Connector, Royalty Range, BVD, KtMINE). The firm also assists its clients in managing tax controversies including representation before tax and appellate authorities, assisting in international arbitration, Advance Pricing Agreement (‘APA’) Mutual Agreement Procedure and arbitration under bilateral treaties.

While the current practice is expanding, the relatively new business verticals such as White-collar crimes defence practice has received exceptional feedback from the clients. Under this area of practice, AKM Global is handling cases involving clients facing actions from different Law enforcement agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate, CBI, Income Tax (under the Income-tax Act, Black Money Act, Benami Law), Customs and GST, Serious Fraud Investigation Office etc which can be attributable to inter-agency intelligence sharing and coordination. The litigation in this area has multiple facets owing to simultaneous proceedings for contravention/violation of different fiscal and anti-money laundering laws.

AKM Global, through its participation in various prestigious committees of Industry chambers, works with the government on various industry issues including tax and regulatory matters, CSR activities and other policy initiatives.

Our experts stay abreast of the latest global developments in international tax matters, providing insightful and up-to-date guidance to the clients. With a commitment to excellence, AKM Global has established itself as a trusted strategic partner for businesses grappling with the intricacies of international taxation.