Abhay is a tax lawyer who specializes in direct taxation and
private client work. He has more than 2 decades of experience in
dealing with varied cross-border and domestic tax issues.
He has advised some of the largest global private equity funds,
sovereign wealth funds, tax insurance companies, and multinational corporations across several sectors. He has also advised
in the setting up of Indian investment platforms for some of the
largest pension boards, sovereign and private equity funds in the
world and routinely advises clients on large ticket investments in
and exits from India. His client portfolio includes companies in
the field of information technology, edutech, real estate, banking,
infrastructure development, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing,
electronic media, online gaming, and logistics amongst others.
Other prominent focus practice areas for him are private client
practice and tax litigation.
He is a member of the International Fiscal Association. He has
also been the country tax reporter for the International Bar
Association for multiple years. He periodically conducts training
sessions for fellow professionals, as well as the Income Tax
department on a host of tax issues.
Prior Work Experience
- Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
- Khaitan & Co.
- Nishith Desai Associates
- BMR Associates
Alma Mater
- National Law Institute University, Bhopal
- Banyan Tree School, New Delhi
Directory Recognitions
- Legal500
Bar Admissions
- Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa