
Ravi Sawana
Partner, Mumbai
Ravi is a seasoned tax litigator with over 12 years of experience in navigating the complexities of Indian tax law. He has successfully represented a diverse clientele across key sectors, including but not limited to, BFSI, IT, Pharmaceuticals, Media & Entertainment, and Infrastructure, before the Supreme Court, High Courts, and Income-Tax Appellate Tribunals
About Ravi Sawana
Ravi's expertise extends beyond traditional tax disputes. He provides comprehensive counsel on a wide range of tax-related matters, including:
- Transfer Pricing: Advising multinational corporations on complex transfer pricing issues, ensuring compliance with Indian tax regulations.
- International Taxation: Assisting clients with cross- border tax planning, structuring international transactions, and navigating the intricacies of double tax treaties.
- Business Restructuring: Guiding clients through tax- e cient corporate restructuring exercises, including mergers, acquisitions, and demergers.
- Criminal Tax Prosecutions: Representing clients facing criminal charges under the Income Tax Act, Black Money Law, including those related to tax evasion and money laundering.
- Anti-Money Laundering Investigations: Advising clients on issues related to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and assisting with inquiries from law enforcement agencies.
- Benami Transactions: Representing clients in matters concerning the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, including investigations and enforcement actions.
- Emerging Sectors: Providing strategic tax advice to businesses operating in the dynamic and evolving sectors of online gaming and cryptocurrencies.
He has a proven track record of successfully representing clients in high-stakes tax litigation and investigations. Ravi's deep understanding of the Indian tax landscape, coupled with his strategic approach, enables him to provide e ective and practical solutions to complex tax challenges.
He regularly shares his insights and expertise at industry forums and conferences. He is also a published author, having co-authored a book on the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act.
Past Experience
Prior to joining LKS, Ravi has worked with Bansi S. Mehta & Co. and PwC.
Expertise
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