Himanshu Sinha leads Trilegal‘s tax team. Experienced advising global tech giants, manufacturing majors and large investment funds alike, the team handles the tax aspects of transactions, tax-efficiency structuring for businesses and tax litigation. Sinha bolsters the team’s direct tax abilities, bringing experience in transfer pricing, international tax and tax controversies before tribunals, authorities and the high courts. Komal Dani is another standout practitioner, experienced in advising Indian and multinational clients on the tax aspects of complex M&A transactions. Kartikey Kulshrestha and Prashant Meharchandani are rising practitioners in indirect taxes and tax litigation, respectively. Jitendra Motwani joined the team from Economic Laws Practice in November.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Trilegal’s Tax practice stands out for its deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and client-centric approach.’
- ‘Himanshu Sinha brings a rare spectrum of experience—as a lawyer, former IRS officer, Big-4 Tax Director, and now partner—making him a standout advisor. His deep tax-technical sharpness, integrity, and access to senior tax officials add immense value. His technical brilliance and ability to simplify complex tax issues with practical, solution-oriented advice is the reason that he is the go-to person for me for the legal issues that my organisation faces.'
Key clients
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
- Mack Star Marketing Private Limited (a D.E. Shaw group entity)
Work highlights
Advise Saudia Airlines in one of the largest industry-wide GST-related litigation relating to the alleged import of services by the Indian branch offices of foreign airlines from their overseas head offices.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Komal Dani
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Kartikey Kulshrestha
Practice head
Himanshu Sinha
Other key lawyers
Komal Dani; Meyyappan Nagappan; Kartikey Kulshrestha; Prashant Meharchandani