Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

India

World Tax Reviews

Overview

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan is a full-service law firm and an India member of both international legal networks, Terralex and First Law International. The firm provides comprehensive solutions and client support across various tax areas, including goods and services tax, customs, income tax, and litigation, from the adjudicatory level up to the Supreme Court. V Lakshmikumaran, the Founder and Managing Partner of Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan, advises clients in all areas of taxation. Partner Charanya Lakshmikumaran is an incumbent partner for the firm’s tax litigation and indirect tax service lines. 

In a recent case study, the firm advised a multinational client with a presence across India, Singapore, Kenya, Vietnam, and Ghana on restructuring its intellectual property holdings within the group. The engagement covered key considerations including transfer pricing, GST, and foreign exchange regulations. The team also advised on restructuring the group’s shareholding in preparation for a potential IPO. 

Client feedback 
“Problem solving and taking the practice measures for resolution” Knowledge,  positive attitude,  and problem solving skill” 

Tax

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan is an India member firm of a top international legal network, Terralex and First Law International. It provides solutions and assists the client from the adjudicatory level up to the Supreme Court, covering the areas of GST, customs, income tax and litigation. Charanya Lakshmikumaran is the key partner in the team.  

One of the team’s recent work highlights sees it assisting Sony, Nikon, and Canon as a lead counsel in a matter related to the denial of exemption under WTO notification to camera companies. 

Client feedback 

Understands clients queries. Works with client to understand their standpoint. Conveys the opinion in a convincing way. Articulates well in dispute forums. A perfect representation.