Our Leadership
Vipin Jain Managing Partner | B. Com., LL.B., F.C.A.
Mumbai
vipin@tlclegal.in
Vipin Jain has over three decades of experience in the area of indirect taxes, including Customs, GST, Central Excise and Service Tax. He is widely respected for his comprehensive and thorough knowledge of indirect tax laws. His in-depth and comprehensive pleadings before the Tribunals (CESTAT), High Courts and the Supreme Court have resulted in several path breaking and landmark decisions, many of which are often cited as precedents. Leading corporate houses repose their trust in him not only for litigation issues, but also to advise them on effective tax planning, including re-strategizing domestic and cross border businesses and transactions.
He frequently presents papers on important indirect tax issues in seminars and workshops organized by reputed professional and trade bodies. He has been the Joint Secretary of the CESTAT Bar Association, Mumbai, for more than fifteen years.
His typical working day is unpredictable and long. But his destress mechanism is an intense game of badminton, or a dose of his favourite authors like A.P Herbert and P.G. Wodehouse.
Accolades
Vipin Jain Managing Partner | B. Com., LL.B., F.C.A. Mumbai vipin@tlclegal.in
Vipin Jain has over three decades of experience in the area of indirect taxes, including Customs, GST, Central Excise and Service Tax. He is widely respected for his comprehensive and thorough knowledge of indirect tax laws. His in-depth and comprehensive pleadings before the Tribunals (CESTAT), High Courts and the Supreme Court have resulted in several path breaking and landmark decisions, many of which are often cited as precedents. Leading corporate houses repose their trust in him not only for litigation issues, but also to advise them on effective tax planning, including re-strategizing domestic and cross border businesses and transactions.
He frequently presents papers on important indirect tax issues in seminars and workshops organized by reputed professional and trade bodies. He has been the Joint Secretary of the CESTAT Bar Association, Mumbai, for more than fifteen years.
His typical working day is unpredictable and long. But his destress mechanism is an intense game of badminton, or a dose of his favourite authors like A.P Herbert and P.G. Wodehouse.
Accolades
Managing Partner
J. M. JainSenior Partner | B.A., B.C.L., I.R.S. (Retd.) Mumbai jm.jain@tlclegal.in
J. M. Jain has more than thirty years of experience of working in various Government departments including Customs and Central Excise Commissionerates, Preventive and Anti-smuggling wings, Appellate Authority in the then Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC), Directorate of Inspection etc. He was the Senior Departmental Representative in the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) at Mumbai, where his functioning earned him considerable respect and appreciation. He has also functioned as a Deputy Director and later as Special Director in the Enforcement Directorate. He subsequently practised as an independent advocate and counsel for more than twenty years and appeared before various adjudicatory and appellate forums including the Tribunals (CESTAT).
In TLC, he handles advisory and litigation work relating to Customs, Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
He is an avid reader, especially of historical narratives. A self-effacing philanthropist, he lends a helping hand in deserving cases. He is also interested in all things spiritual.
J. M. JainSenior Partner | B.A., B.C.L., I.R.S. (Retd.) Mumbai jm.jain@tlclegal.in
J. M. Jain has more than thirty years of experience of working in various Government departments including Customs and Central Excise Commissionerates, Preventive and Anti-smuggling wings, Appellate Authority in the then Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC), Directorate of Inspection etc. He was the Senior Departmental Representative in the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) at Mumbai, where his functioning earned him considerable respect and appreciation. He has also functioned as a Deputy Director and later as Special Director in the Enforcement Directorate. He subsequently practised as an independent advocate and counsel for more than twenty years and appeared before various adjudicatory and appellate forums including the Tribunals (CESTAT).
In TLC, he handles advisory and litigation work relating to Customs, Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
He is an avid reader, especially of historical narratives. A self-effacing philanthropist, he lends a helping hand in deserving cases. He is also interested in all things spiritual.
Senior Partner
Vishal AgrawalSenior Partner | B. Com., LL.B., F.C.A. Mumbai vishal@tlclegal.in
Vishal Agrawal has more than twenty years of professional experience and specializes in handling complex litigations in indirect taxation viz. GST, Central Excise, Customs, Service Tax and Foreign Trade Policy. He regularly appears before Tribunals (CESTAT), High Courts and the Supreme Court. More than two hundred cases argued by him are reported.
He has the knack of structuring transactions to achieve the desired balance between tax conformance and tax optimisation. He has immense experience of advising clients on search and investigation proceedings by agencies like Directorate of Revenue Intelligence(DRI) and Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI).He has been handholding a large number of companies on critical GST issues, besides advising them on other indirect tax matters. He regularly presents papers in seminars and workshops organized by leading professional and trade bodies like ICAI, BCAS, IMC, etc.
He is revered and respected at TLC for his rigorous work schedule, in-depth knowledge and astute mentorship of junior associates. Any spare time is dedicated for the family, and his favourite activity of trekking.
Vishal AgrawalSenior Partner | B. Com., LL.B., F.C.A. Mumbai vishal@tlclegal.in
Vishal Agrawal has more than twenty years of professional experience and specializes in handling complex litigations in indirect taxation viz. GST, Central Excise, Customs, Service Tax and Foreign Trade Policy. He regularly appears before Tribunals (CESTAT), High Courts and the Supreme Court. More than two hundred cases argued by him are reported.
He has the knack of structuring transactions to achieve the desired balance between tax conformance and tax optimisation. He has immense experience of advising clients on search and investigation proceedings by agencies like Directorate of Revenue Intelligence(DRI) and Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI).He has been handholding a large number of companies on critical GST issues, besides advising them on other indirect tax matters. He regularly presents papers in seminars and workshops organized by leading professional and trade bodies like ICAI, BCAS, IMC, etc.
He is revered and respected at TLC for his rigorous work schedule, in-depth knowledge and astute mentorship of junior associates. Any spare time is dedicated for the family, and his favourite activity of trekking.
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S. K. BhardwajSenior Partner | B.A., LL.B., I.R.S. (Retd.) Mumbai skbhardwaj@tlclegal.in
S. K. Bhardwaj has more than thirty five years of experience of working in various wings of the Government of India. He has held important posts like Chief Commissioner of Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax, Mumbai and Vadodara, and Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence. He retired as the Member, Central Board of Indirect Taxes, the apex body administering GST, Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax laws. He has vast experience of tax policy planning, budget making and administration in the Revenue Department. He underwent training at Harvard University, USA, in Fiscal Policy and Value Added Taxes. He takes keen interest in matters related to tax reforms, ease of doing business and conflict avoidance.
In TLC, he handles advisory and advocacy work relating to indirect taxes. His experience and expertise in good governance and compliance management are sought by leading corporate houses of the country.
He is proficient on the golf course too, having raked up a couple of holes-in-one. He is equally passionate about physical fitness.
S. K. BhardwajSenior Partner | B.A., LL.B., I.R.S. (Retd.) Mumbai skbhardwaj@tlclegal.in
S. K. Bhardwaj has more than thirty five years of experience of working in various wings of the Government of India. He has held important posts like Chief Commissioner of Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax, Mumbai and Vadodara, and Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence. He retired as the Member, Central Board of Indirect Taxes, the apex body administering GST, Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax laws. He has vast experience of tax policy planning, budget making and administration in the Revenue Department. He underwent training at Harvard University, USA, in Fiscal Policy and Value Added Taxes. He takes keen interest in matters related to tax reforms, ease of doing business and conflict avoidance.
In TLC, he handles advisory and advocacy work relating to indirect taxes. His experience and expertise in good governance and compliance management are sought by leading corporate houses of the country.
He is proficient on the golf course too, having raked up a couple of holes-in-one. He is equally passionate about physical fitness.
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K. K. AgarwalSenior Partner | M. Sc., LL.B., I.R.S. (Retd.) Mumbai kk.agarwal@tlclegal.in
K. K. Agarwal has more than thirty five years’ experience of working in the Government of India in various capacities, including as Chief Commissioner of Central Excise, Director General of Valuation (Customs), Chief Commissioner Mumbai Airport Customs, Commissioner of Customs and Commissioner (Appeals). He was actively involved in the conceptualisation and setting up of the first Service Tax Commissionerate in India at Mumbai and served as its Commissioner for the first two years. He served as Member(Technical) in the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Tribunal for three years where he authored several path breaking judgements in Customs, Excise, Service Tax and Anti-Dumping Duty and also earned the appreciation of the Bar and litigants at large.
In TLC , he handles advisory and advocacy work relating to Customs and GST as well as legacy issues of Central Excise and Service Tax.
He takes a keen interest in sports and is an avid follower of international competitions including athletics, cricket and lawn tennis. He is also fond of gardening.
K. K. AgarwalSenior Partner | M. Sc., LL.B., I.R.S. (Retd.) Mumbai kk.agarwal@tlclegal.in
K. K. Agarwal has more than thirty five years’ experience of working in the Government of India in various capacities, including as Chief Commissioner of Central Excise, Director General of Valuation (Customs), Chief Commissioner Mumbai Airport Customs, Commissioner of Customs and Commissioner (Appeals). He was actively involved in the conceptualisation and setting up of the first Service Tax Commissionerate in India at Mumbai and served as its Commissioner for the first two years. He served as Member(Technical) in the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Tribunal for three years where he authored several path breaking judgements in Customs, Excise, Service Tax and Anti-Dumping Duty and also earned the appreciation of the Bar and litigants at large.
In TLC , he handles advisory and advocacy work relating to Customs and GST as well as legacy issues of Central Excise and Service Tax.
He takes a keen interest in sports and is an avid follower of international competitions including athletics, cricket and lawn tennis. He is also fond of gardening.
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R. K. SinghSenior Partner | B.Sc., M. Sc. and M.A. (Gold medallist), I.R.S. (Retd.) Delhi rksingh@tlclegal.in
R. K. Singh spent thirty plus years in Government in various capacities, including as Additional Director General-DRI, Commissioner, Delhi and Chief Commissioner, Ahmedabad. As a diplomat based in New York, he closely interacted with law enforcement agencies and trade bodies in USA, Canada and other North and South American countries on anti- smuggling, anti-money laundering and drug interdiction issues. He is a recipient of the Presidential Award and Finance Minister’s Gold Medal, besides international commendations from WCO, FBI and Customs administrations of USA, U.K. and Canada. He was also Member of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), where he authored several path breaking judgements including in Anti-dumping matters. He is known for his erudite articles on indirect taxation issues and is a sought-after panellist in seminars; he is also a regular faculty at the Training Academy.
He heads the Delhi office of TLC and is actively associated with advisory and litigation work relating to GST, Customs, Excise, Service Tax, Anti-dumping, etc.
He loves yoga, swimming, reading and Urdu poetry.
R. K. SinghSenior Partner | B.Sc., M. Sc. and M.A. (Gold medallist), I.R.S. (Retd.) Delhi rksingh@tlclegal.in
R. K. Singh spent thirty plus years in Government in various capacities, including as Additional Director General-DRI, Commissioner, Delhi and Chief Commissioner, Ahmedabad. As a diplomat based in New York, he closely interacted with law enforcement agencies and trade bodies in USA, Canada and other North and South American countries on anti- smuggling, anti-money laundering and drug interdiction issues. He is a recipient of the Presidential Award and Finance Minister’s Gold Medal, besides international commendations from WCO, FBI and Customs administrations of USA, U.K. and Canada. He was also Member of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), where he authored several path breaking judgements including in Anti-dumping matters. He is known for his erudite articles on indirect taxation issues and is a sought-after panellist in seminars; he is also a regular faculty at the Training Academy.
He heads the Delhi office of TLC and is actively associated with advisory and litigation work relating to GST, Customs, Excise, Service Tax, Anti-dumping, etc.
He loves yoga, swimming, reading and Urdu poetry.
Senior Partner
Madhu Mohan Damodhar
Senior Partner | B.Sc., MBA, LL.B., I.R.S.(Retd.) Mumbai madhumohan@tlclegal.in
Madhu Mohan Damodhar began his vocational journey in an advertising agency, later foraying into the automotive sector, before taking the civil services road after his selection into the Indian Revenue Service (IRS). In his thirty three years of governmental experience, he has held various positions in Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax departments up to the rank of Principal Commissioner, including stints in the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Settlement Commission and the Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU). From 2016 to 2019, he was Member Technical of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT).
In TLC, he handles advisory and litigation work of Customs , GST and legacy issues of Service Tax, besides helming Knowledge Sharing Sessions on indirect tax issues within the organisation.
Apart from his formal qualifications, he has international credentials in Psychometric Testing, Life Coaching and Applied Neuroscience Coaching. In his spare time, he imparts pro bono life coaching to help improve lives, relationships and business performance. He also dabbles in playwriting.
Madhu Mohan Damodhar
Senior Partner | B.Sc., MBA, LL.B., I.R.S.(Retd.) Mumbai madhumohan@tlclegal.in
Madhu Mohan Damodhar began his vocational journey in an advertising agency, later foraying into the automotive sector, before taking the civil services road after his selection into the Indian Revenue Service (IRS). In his thirty three years of governmental experience, he has held various positions in Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax departments up to the rank of Principal Commissioner, including stints in the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Settlement Commission and the Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU). From 2016 to 2019, he was Member Technical of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT).
In TLC, he handles advisory and litigation work of Customs , GST and legacy issues of Service Tax, besides helming Knowledge Sharing Sessions on indirect tax issues within the organisation.
Apart from his formal qualifications, he has international credentials in Psychometric Testing, Life Coaching and Applied Neuroscience Coaching. In his spare time, he imparts pro bono life coaching to help improve lives, relationships and business performance. He also dabbles in playwriting.
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Sushil SolankiSenior Partner | M. Sc. (Fiscal Studies – UK), F.C.A., I.R.S. (Retd.) Mumbai sushil@tlclegal.in
Sushil Solanki has more than thirty years of experience of working in various capacities in the Government of India, including as Commissioner of Service Tax, Mumbai, Commissioner of Customs, Nhava Sheva Port and Additional Director General, DGCEI, Ahmedabad. He was actively involved in the conceptualization and formulation of basic and legislative framework of GST during the period 2006 to 2015. He was also involved in the drafting of Service Tax law introduced in 1994. He was conferred with the prestigious Presidential Award in the year 2001 for meritorious services. He is a regular faculty at the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics for training of Departmental Officers. He also presents papers on various indirect tax issues at seminars organized by ICAI, BCAS, IMC, etc.
In TLC, he leads the GST advisory and advocacy teams and is actively involved in resolving ongoing issues in GST compliance, besides handling other Indirect Tax litigation work.
In his spare time, he continues a lifelong quest into spirituality and wisdom of the ages.
Sushil SolankiSenior Partner | M. Sc. (Fiscal Studies – UK), F.C.A., I.R.S. (Retd.) Mumbai sushil@tlclegal.in
Sushil Solanki has more than thirty years of experience of working in various capacities in the Government of India, including as Commissioner of Service Tax, Mumbai, Commissioner of Customs, Nhava Sheva Port and Additional Director General, DGCEI, Ahmedabad. He was actively involved in the conceptualization and formulation of basic and legislative framework of GST during the period 2006 to 2015. He was also involved in the drafting of Service Tax law introduced in 1994. He was conferred with the prestigious Presidential Award in the year 2001 for meritorious services. He is a regular faculty at the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics for training of Departmental Officers. He also presents papers on various indirect tax issues at seminars organized by ICAI, BCAS, IMC, etc.
In TLC, he leads the GST advisory and advocacy teams and is actively involved in resolving ongoing issues in GST compliance, besides handling other Indirect Tax litigation work.
In his spare time, he continues a lifelong quest into spirituality and wisdom of the ages.
Senior Partner
Aqeel SheeraziSenior Partner | B. Com., LL.B. Mumbai aqeel@tlclegal.in
Aqeel began his career at Crawford Bayley & Co. , the well-known law firm. He later moved to counsel practice with the Chambers of Senior Advocate Mr. Arshad Hidayatullah for over a decade, where he assimilated the finer nuances of the law, arguments, court practice and detail oriented approach to research. He subsequently joined as Partner at Economic Laws Practice, where he spent ten years as a key member of the tax team.
At TLC Legal, he does a mixed bag of advisory and litigation matters in indirect taxes. He regularly appears before the Tribunal and various High Courts. Many of the cases argued by him have been reported in law journals. Aqeel believes that his generation was fortunate to have great mentors, who invested their time and had the inclination in training juniors. As someone with a warm persona and a mentoring disposition, he endeavours to carry on that legacy. He believes that it is crucial to have an open-door policy with his team members and he himself is always approachable. He encourages his team members to read the law from the books as opposed to relying purely on internet based research.
In his free time, he enjoys reading fiction and playing a sport to keep himself fit and agile.
Aqeel SheeraziSenior Partner | B. Com., LL.B. Mumbai aqeel@tlclegal.in
Aqeel began his career at Crawford Bayley & Co. , the well-known law firm. He later moved to counsel practice with the Chambers of Senior Advocate Mr. Arshad Hidayatullah for over a decade, where he assimilated the finer nuances of the law, arguments, court practice and detail oriented approach to research. He subsequently joined as Partner at Economic Laws Practice, where he spent ten years as a key member of the tax team.
At TLC Legal, he does a mixed bag of advisory and litigation matters in indirect taxes. He regularly appears before the Tribunal and various High Courts. Many of the cases argued by him have been reported in law journals. Aqeel believes that his generation was fortunate to have great mentors, who invested their time and had the inclination in training juniors. As someone with a warm persona and a mentoring disposition, he endeavours to carry on that legacy. He believes that it is crucial to have an open-door policy with his team members and he himself is always approachable. He encourages his team members to read the law from the books as opposed to relying purely on internet based research.
In his free time, he enjoys reading fiction and playing a sport to keep himself fit and agile.
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S.P.S. PundirSenior Partner | M.A. (English), LL.B., I.R.S. (Retd.) Mumbai spspundir@tlclegal.in
S. P. S. Pundir has thirty five years of experience of working in the Government of India, including as the Commissioner of Customs at Calcutta and Mumbai and as Additional Director General, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai. He also functioned as the Director General of Central Excise Intelligence (DGCEI). He retired as Special Secretary and Director General of Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB), the nodal agency for economic intelligence of the Department of Revenue in the Ministry of Finance. Even while in the Government, he was renowned for his drafting skills. Many of his adjudication and appellate orders are a lesson in adroit crafting which have stood the test of time.
In TLC, he is actively associated with advisory, litigation and advocacy work relating to GST, Customs, Excise and Service Tax.
He is a voracious reader of literature and history.
S.P.S. PundirSenior Partner | M.A. (English), LL.B., I.R.S. (Retd.) Mumbai spspundir@tlclegal.in
S. P. S. Pundir has thirty five years of experience of working in the Government of India, including as the Commissioner of Customs at Calcutta and Mumbai and as Additional Director General, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai. He also functioned as the Director General of Central Excise Intelligence (DGCEI). He retired as Special Secretary and Director General of Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB), the nodal agency for economic intelligence of the Department of Revenue in the Ministry of Finance. Even while in the Government, he was renowned for his drafting skills. Many of his adjudication and appellate orders are a lesson in adroit crafting which have stood the test of time.
In TLC, he is actively associated with advisory, litigation and advocacy work relating to GST, Customs, Excise and Service Tax.
He is a voracious reader of literature and history.
Senior Partner
Tushar DesaiPartner | B.Com., LL.B., Solicitor Mumbai tushar@tlclegal.in
Tushar Desai was a Partner with Bhaishankar Kanga and Girdharlal (BKG) for over thirty years and was subsequently with Link Legal India Law Services. He has vast experience of handling litigation concerning Corporate and other commercial Laws. He also has considerable experience in property related matters including drafting of development agreements, conveyances and other documentation relating to leasing/renting of properties.
In TLC, he is involved with business and transaction structuring from any Indirect Tax perspective.
He keeps fit by regularly playing his favourite game of badminton.
Tushar DesaiPartner | B.Com., LL.B., Solicitor Mumbai tushar@tlclegal.in
Tushar Desai was a Partner with Bhaishankar Kanga and Girdharlal (BKG) for over thirty years and was subsequently with Link Legal India Law Services. He has vast experience of handling litigation concerning Corporate and other commercial Laws. He also has considerable experience in property related matters including drafting of development agreements, conveyances and other documentation relating to leasing/renting of properties.
In TLC, he is involved with business and transaction structuring from any Indirect Tax perspective.
He keeps fit by regularly playing his favourite game of badminton.
Partner
Krishan KumarPartner | M. Phil., LL.B., I.R.S. (Retd.) Mumbai krishan@tlclegal.in
Krishan Kumar has had an illustrious career spanning twenty three years in Customs and Central Excise departments, including in Commissionerates, Preventive and Anti-smuggling wings etc. In 1982, he was selected for the very first batch of Departmental Representatives in the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT). He was awarded the President’s Certificate for distinguished record of service in 1994. After taking voluntary retirement from the Government, he worked for ten years with a leading corporate group. He is widely acclaimed as an expert on Customs laws and practices and for his immense knowledge of investigation procedures. He has an innate ability to dissect and find viable legal solutions to complex litigations in Customs matters.
In TLC, he handles advisory and litigation work relating to Customs laws. His unique problem solving skills, eye for detail, calm demeanour and instinctive mentoring of young associates make him an invaluable asset for TLC.
A deeply spiritual person, he is also a dedicated practitioner of meditation.
Krishan KumarPartner | M. Phil., LL.B., I.R.S. (Retd.) Mumbai krishan@tlclegal.in
Krishan Kumar has had an illustrious career spanning twenty three years in Customs and Central Excise departments, including in Commissionerates, Preventive and Anti-smuggling wings etc. In 1982, he was selected for the very first batch of Departmental Representatives in the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT). He was awarded the President’s Certificate for distinguished record of service in 1994. After taking voluntary retirement from the Government, he worked for ten years with a leading corporate group. He is widely acclaimed as an expert on Customs laws and practices and for his immense knowledge of investigation procedures. He has an innate ability to dissect and find viable legal solutions to complex litigations in Customs matters.
In TLC, he handles advisory and litigation work relating to Customs laws. His unique problem solving skills, eye for detail, calm demeanour and instinctive mentoring of young associates make him an invaluable asset for TLC.
A deeply spiritual person, he is also a dedicated practitioner of meditation.
Partner
Ashutosh MishraPartner | M. Sc., LL. B., M.P.P. (Tokyo), I.T.S. (Retd.) Mumbai ashutosh@tlclegal.in
Ashutosh Mishra has more than twenty years of experience of working in the Government of India in various capacities, including as Joint Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in the Ministry of Commerce. He was involved in the formulation and implementation of the Foreign Trade Policy, particularly in relation to the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme, Advance Authorization Scheme, Deemed Exports, Drawback, Served From India Scheme (SFIS), Focus Market Scheme (FMS), Focus Product Scheme (FPS), Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana (VKGUY), etc. along with fixation of Input-Output Norms/ Standard Input Output Norms (SION). He has vast experience in formulation of policies relating to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies (SCOMET) items, dual purpose chemicals, Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), etc.
In TLC, he handles advisory, advocacy and litigation work relating to Foreign Trade Policy, Safeguard and Anti-dumping Duty Measures.
He is a heritage buff and a music aficionado with a preference for Hindustani classical and semi-classical genre, Sanskrit bhajans and kirtans.
Ashutosh MishraPartner | M. Sc., LL. B., M.P.P. (Tokyo), I.T.S. (Retd.) Mumbai ashutosh@tlclegal.in
Ashutosh Mishra has more than twenty years of experience of working in the Government of India in various capacities, including as Joint Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in the Ministry of Commerce. He was involved in the formulation and implementation of the Foreign Trade Policy, particularly in relation to the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme, Advance Authorization Scheme, Deemed Exports, Drawback, Served From India Scheme (SFIS), Focus Market Scheme (FMS), Focus Product Scheme (FPS), Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana (VKGUY), etc. along with fixation of Input-Output Norms/ Standard Input Output Norms (SION). He has vast experience in formulation of policies relating to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies (SCOMET) items, dual purpose chemicals, Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), etc.
In TLC, he handles advisory, advocacy and litigation work relating to Foreign Trade Policy, Safeguard and Anti-dumping Duty Measures.
He is a heritage buff and a music aficionado with a preference for Hindustani classical and semi-classical genre, Sanskrit bhajans and kirtans.
Partner
Ritu JainPartner | LL.B., M.B.A. Mumbai ritu@tlclegal.in
A gold medallist graduate from Delhi University , Ritu Jain also acquired a Masters in Management Studies(MMS) from NMIMS Mumbai and a LL.B from Mumbai University. Before joining TLC, she worked in the banking industry for several years and held critical positions in Citibank and ICICI Bank. She has more than fifteen years of experience in indirect tax issues.
In TLC, she handles advisory work relating to GST and other indirect tax matters. She also takes a keen interest in work flow and work place improvements at TLC.
She likes to spend her free time in reading, delving into a variety of subjects. She is also actively engaged in spiritual pursuits.
Ritu JainPartner | LL.B., M.B.A. Mumbai ritu@tlclegal.in
A gold medallist graduate from Delhi University , Ritu Jain also acquired a Masters in Management Studies(MMS) from NMIMS Mumbai and a LL.B from Mumbai University. Before joining TLC, she worked in the banking industry for several years and held critical positions in Citibank and ICICI Bank. She has more than fifteen years of experience in indirect tax issues.
In TLC, she handles advisory work relating to GST and other indirect tax matters. She also takes a keen interest in work flow and work place improvements at TLC.
She likes to spend her free time in reading, delving into a variety of subjects. She is also actively engaged in spiritual pursuits.
Partner
Mumbai ajain@tlclegal.in
Ajay Jain, IRS ( Customs & Indirect Tax) joined TLC Legal in June 2023. He is a 1985 batch officer and superannuated as Member of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs in 2021. He was conferred with Presidential Award for his specially Distinguished Record of Service in the year 2011.
During his long career, he has worked in various Customs and Central Excise and Central GST formations, Central Bureau of Narcotics and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in various capacities. He has also worked in Central Board of Excise and Customs dealing with the policy issues. He was associated with the formulation of GST process documents and drafting of GST Laws from 2010 to 2017. He was also responsible for successful implementation of CGST in Gujarat.
He has rich experience in the field of Narcotics, Customs offences and trade based money laundering, anti smuggling field , intelligence collection and investigation of indirect taxes such as Central Excise, Service tax and GST.
Ajay Jain Partner | M.Com., DBM, LL.B. Mumbai ajain@tlclegal.in
Ajay Jain, IRS ( Customs & Indirect Tax) joined TLC Legal in June 2023. He is a 1985 batch officer and superannuated as Member of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs in 2021. He was conferred with Presidential Award for his specially Distinguished Record of Service in the year 2011.
During his long career, he has worked in various Customs and Central Excise and Central GST formations, Central Bureau of Narcotics and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in various capacities. He has also worked in Central Board of Excise and Customs dealing with the policy issues. He was associated with the formulation of GST process documents and drafting of GST Laws from 2010 to 2017. He was also responsible for successful implementation of CGST in Gujarat.
He has rich experience in the field of Narcotics, Customs offences and trade based money laundering, anti smuggling field , intelligence collection and investigation of indirect taxes such as Central Excise, Service tax and GST.
G. ElangoSenior Associate Partner | B.Sc., LL.B. Bengaluru elango@tlclegal.in
G. Elango worked in the corporate sector for over thirty six years. He was Vice President and Head of Taxation in Bosch India.. He also worked in the indirect tax divisions of Fenner India, Ashok Leyland, Enfield India and Hindustan Motors. He has extensive experience in Central Excise, Customs, Foreign Trade Policy, Service Tax, VAT and GST. He was the Chairman of Indirect Tax Committee of Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce. He was also a faculty member for indirect taxes in the Indian Institute of Materials Management Bangalore. He is a regular speaker in various seminars organized by trade bodies.
He heads the Bangalore office of TLC and handles advisory and litigation work relating to GST and other indirect tax laws.
A badminton buff, he also likes listening to old Tamil songs.
G. ElangoSenior Associate Partner | B.Sc., LL.B. Bengaluru elango@tlclegal.in
G. Elango worked in the corporate sector for over thirty six years. He was Vice President and Head of Taxation in Bosch India.. He also worked in the indirect tax divisions of Fenner India, Ashok Leyland, Enfield India and Hindustan Motors. He has extensive experience in Central Excise, Customs, Foreign Trade Policy, Service Tax, VAT and GST. He was the Chairman of Indirect Tax Committee of Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce. He was also a faculty member for indirect taxes in the Indian Institute of Materials Management Bangalore. He is a regular speaker in various seminars organized by trade bodies.
He heads the Bangalore office of TLC and handles advisory and litigation work relating to GST and other indirect tax laws.
A badminton buff, he also likes listening to old Tamil songs.
Senior Associate Partner
Sunil NawandharSenior Associate Partner | B. Com., LL.B., A.C.A. Mumbai sunil@tlclegal.in
Sunil Nawandhar has seventeen years of professional experience and specialises in tax advisory and tax management in indirect taxation relating to GST, Customs, Central Excise, Service Tax, Foreign Trade Policy & Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
In TLC, he handles advisory and litigation work relating to Customs and other indirect tax matters. He appears in litigation cases before adjudicatory and appellate forums up to the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT). He is also a key member of the Due Diligence team of the firm and has been involved in tax optimisation auditing of leading corporates.
He enjoys music as much as he likes cricket.
Sunil NawandharSenior Associate Partner | B. Com., LL.B., A.C.A. Mumbai sunil@tlclegal.in
Sunil Nawandhar has seventeen years of professional experience and specialises in tax advisory and tax management in indirect taxation relating to GST, Customs, Central Excise, Service Tax, Foreign Trade Policy & Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
In TLC, he handles advisory and litigation work relating to Customs and other indirect tax matters. He appears in litigation cases before adjudicatory and appellate forums up to the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT). He is also a key member of the Due Diligence team of the firm and has been involved in tax optimisation auditing of leading corporates.
He enjoys music as much as he likes cricket.
Senior Associate Partner
G. KrishnamoorthySenior Associate Partner | M. Sc., LL.B. Chennai gkm@tlclegal.in
G. Krishnamoorthy initially worked in the Customs & Central Excise Department for six years before moving on to handle Indirect Tax functions in the private sector. He has worked for more than thirty years in the corporate world, including in companies like TVS, JK, TATA, Reliance, and Essar where he was heading Indirect Taxation functions, including investigations by agencies like DRI, DGCEI and ED. He has also been closely associated with many industrial associations including CII, in preparing representations and pre-budget memorandums. He has vast experience in handling litigation at various levels including in CESTAT and High Courts.
He heads the Chennai office of TLC and looks after litigations in CESTAT and High Court, besides handling due diligence and compliance audits concerning GST and other indirect tax laws.
In his spare time, he offers his voluntary services especially for initiatives involving free food distribution. He also likes listening to Carnatic music, old Tamil and Hindi songs and spiritual discourses.
G. KrishnamoorthySenior Associate Partner | M. Sc., LL.B. Chennai gkm@tlclegal.in
G. Krishnamoorthy initially worked in the Customs & Central Excise Department for six years before moving on to handle Indirect Tax functions in the private sector. He has worked for more than thirty years in the corporate world, including in companies like TVS, JK, TATA, Reliance, and Essar where he was heading Indirect Taxation functions, including investigations by agencies like DRI, DGCEI and ED. He has also been closely associated with many industrial associations including CII, in preparing representations and pre-budget memorandums. He has vast experience in handling litigation at various levels including in CESTAT and High Courts.
He heads the Chennai office of TLC and looks after litigations in CESTAT and High Court, besides handling due diligence and compliance audits concerning GST and other indirect tax laws.
In his spare time, he offers his voluntary services especially for initiatives involving free food distribution. He also likes listening to Carnatic music, old Tamil and Hindi songs and spiritual discourses.
Senior Associate Partner
S. P. SinghSenior Associate Partner | B.A. Mumbai spsingh@tlclegal.in
S P Singh has served in the Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax Departments for more than twenty one years in various capacities. He was renowned as an Audit specialist and conducted a large number of Excise and Service Tax Audits (EA-2000) for more than twelve years. For his distinguished services to the Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax Departments, he was conferred with the prestigious “Presidential Award” in the year 2012.
In TLC, he is associated with advisory and litigation matters relating to GST, Excise and Service Tax. He is also a key member of the Due Diligence team of the firm and has been involved in tax optimisation auditing of leading corporates.
He is a sports enthusiast and enjoys watching live sporting events on television.
S. P. SinghSenior Associate Partner | B.A. Mumbai spsingh@tlclegal.in
S P Singh has served in the Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax Departments for more than twenty one years in various capacities. He was renowned as an Audit specialist and conducted a large number of Excise and Service Tax Audits (EA-2000) for more than twelve years. For his distinguished services to the Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax Departments, he was conferred with the prestigious “Presidential Award” in the year 2012.
In TLC, he is associated with advisory and litigation matters relating to GST, Excise and Service Tax. He is also a key member of the Due Diligence team of the firm and has been involved in tax optimisation auditing of leading corporates.
He is a sports enthusiast and enjoys watching live sporting events on television.
Senior Associate Partner
Ramnath PrabhuAssociate Partner | B.Com., LL.B. Mumbai ramnath@tlclegal.in
Ramnath Prabhu began his career at the law chambers of K.S.Ravi Shankar, an Advocate based in Bangalore, practising in the areas of indirect taxation. He has more than ten years of professional experience and specializes in handling litigations in Indirect Taxation viz. GST, Central Excise, Customs, Service Tax, VAT/Sales Tax and Foreign Trade Policy.
In TLC, he handles advisory and litigation work relating to GST, Customs, Excise and Service Tax. He appears regularly before the CESTAT and the High Courts. He also advises a number of companies on indirect tax matters including structuring of transactions to achieve tax efficiency. He is a regular speaker in seminars and workshops organized by leading professional and trade bodies like Chamber of Tax Consultants.
In his free time, he enjoys reading non-fiction and listening to music.
Ramnath PrabhuAssociate Partner | B.Com., LL.B. Mumbai ramnath@tlclegal.in
Ramnath Prabhu began his career at the law chambers of K.S.Ravi Shankar, an Advocate based in Bangalore, practising in the areas of indirect taxation. He has more than ten years of professional experience and specializes in handling litigations in Indirect Taxation viz. GST, Central Excise, Customs, Service Tax, VAT/Sales Tax and Foreign Trade Policy.
In TLC, he handles advisory and litigation work relating to GST, Customs, Excise and Service Tax. He appears regularly before the CESTAT and the High Courts. He also advises a number of companies on indirect tax matters including structuring of transactions to achieve tax efficiency. He is a regular speaker in seminars and workshops organized by leading professional and trade bodies like Chamber of Tax Consultants.
In his free time, he enjoys reading non-fiction and listening to music.
Associate Partner
Tuhina SrivastavAssociate Partner | B.Com., LL.B., LL.M. Delhi tuhina@tlclegal.in
Tuhina completed her LL.B. from Gujarat National Law University in 2011.
She has been a part of the TLC family since the beginning of her career. In the ten years gone by, she has worked in diverse areas of indirect taxation such as Customs, Excise, Service Tax, GST and Foreign Trade Policy. She specialises in WTO and International Trade laws, Anti-dumping duty, Safeguard duty, and Anti-subsidy duty investigations. She regularly represents domestic industries, exporters and importers in trade remedial investigations before the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), CESTAT, High Courts and Supreme Court.
In her free time, she loves to cook and travel.
Tuhina SrivastavAssociate Partner | B.Com., LL.B., LL.M. Delhi tuhina@tlclegal.in
Tuhina completed her LL.B. from Gujarat National Law University in 2011.
She has been a part of the TLC family since the beginning of her career. In the ten years gone by, she has worked in diverse areas of indirect taxation such as Customs, Excise, Service Tax, GST and Foreign Trade Policy. She specialises in WTO and International Trade laws, Anti-dumping duty, Safeguard duty, and Anti-subsidy duty investigations. She regularly represents domestic industries, exporters and importers in trade remedial investigations before the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), CESTAT, High Courts and Supreme Court.
In her free time, she loves to cook and travel.
Associate Partner
Mumbai kartik@tlclegal.in
Kartik Dedhia has more than twelve years of professional experience in the field of indirect taxation and he specialises in handling litigations in GST, Customs, Central Excise, Service Tax, VAT/Sales Tax and Foreign Trade Policy.
Kartik began his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd. (PwC), Mumbai in their indirect tax service unit and has handled various indirect tax litigations, consultancy and due diligence assignments. During his stint at PwC, Kartik has also worked on GST implementation projects for various companies.
At TLC, he handles advisory and litigation work relating to GST, Customs, Central Excise, Service Tax and Foreign Trade Policy. He appears before the Adjudication and Appellate authorities, CESTAT and the High Courts. He also advises a number of companies on indirect tax matters including structuring of transactions to achieve tax efficiency.
In his free time, he enjoys reading and listening to music.
Mumbai kartik@tlclegal.in
Kartik Dedhia has more than twelve years of professional experience in the field of indirect taxation and he specialises in handling litigations in GST, Customs, Central Excise, Service Tax, VAT/Sales Tax and Foreign Trade Policy.
Kartik began his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd. (PwC), Mumbai in their indirect tax service unit and has handled various indirect tax litigations, consultancy and due diligence assignments. During his stint at PwC, Kartik has also worked on GST implementation projects for various companies.
At TLC, he handles advisory and litigation work relating to GST, Customs, Central Excise, Service Tax and Foreign Trade Policy. He appears before the Adjudication and Appellate authorities, CESTAT and the High Courts. He also advises a number of companies on indirect tax matters including structuring of transactions to achieve tax efficiency.
In his free time, he enjoys reading and listening to music.
Associate Partner
Ramnath PrabhuAssociate Partner | B.Com., LL.B. Mumbai ramnath@tlclegal.in
Ramnath Prabhu began his career at the law chambers of K.S.Ravi Shankar, an Advocate based in Bangalore, practising in the areas of indirect taxation. He has more than ten years of professional experience and specializes in handling litigations in Indirect Taxation viz. GST, Central Excise, Customs, Service Tax, VAT/Sales Tax and Foreign Trade Policy.
In TLC, he handles advisory and litigation work relating to GST, Customs, Excise and Service Tax. He appears regularly before the CESTAT and the High Courts. He also advises a number of companies on indirect tax matters including structuring of transactions to achieve tax efficiency. He is a regular speaker in seminars and workshops organized by leading professional and trade bodies like Chamber of Tax Consultants.
In his free time, he enjoys reading non-fiction and listening to music.
Ramnath PrabhuAssociate Partner | B.Com., LL.B. Mumbai ramnath@tlclegal.in
Ramnath Prabhu began his career at the law chambers of K.S.Ravi Shankar, an Advocate based in Bangalore, practising in the areas of indirect taxation. He has more than ten years of professional experience and specializes in handling litigations in Indirect Taxation viz. GST, Central Excise, Customs, Service Tax, VAT/Sales Tax and Foreign Trade Policy.
In TLC, he handles advisory and litigation work relating to GST, Customs, Excise and Service Tax. He appears regularly before the CESTAT and the High Courts. He also advises a number of companies on indirect tax matters including structuring of transactions to achieve tax efficiency. He is a regular speaker in seminars and workshops organized by leading professional and trade bodies like Chamber of Tax Consultants.
In his free time, he enjoys reading non-fiction and listening to music.
Associate Partner
Tuhina SrivastavAssociate Partner | B.Com., LL.B., LL.M. Delhi tuhina@tlclegal.in
Tuhina completed her LL.B. from Gujarat National Law University in 2011.
She has been a part of the TLC family since the beginning of her career. In the ten years gone by, she has worked in diverse areas of indirect taxation such as Customs, Excise, Service Tax, GST and Foreign Trade Policy. She specialises in WTO and International Trade laws, Anti-dumping duty, Safeguard duty, and Anti-subsidy duty investigations. She regularly represents domestic industries, exporters and importers in trade remedial investigations before the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), CESTAT, High Courts and Supreme Court.
In her free time, she loves to cook and travel.
Tuhina SrivastavAssociate Partner | B.Com., LL.B., LL.M. Delhi tuhina@tlclegal.in
Tuhina completed her LL.B. from Gujarat National Law University in 2011.
She has been a part of the TLC family since the beginning of her career. In the ten years gone by, she has worked in diverse areas of indirect taxation such as Customs, Excise, Service Tax, GST and Foreign Trade Policy. She specialises in WTO and International Trade laws, Anti-dumping duty, Safeguard duty, and Anti-subsidy duty investigations. She regularly represents domestic industries, exporters and importers in trade remedial investigations before the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), CESTAT, High Courts and Supreme Court.
In her free time, she loves to cook and travel.
Associate Partner
Mumbai
sushil@tlclegal.in