Yogesh argues cases before appellate forums and works closely with consulting firms, CA firms and law firms to support them with direct tax, international tax and transfer pricing litigation and advisory work.
With over 7 years of core tax litigation and advisory experience with PwC (tax litigation team) and Vaish Associates, Advocates, he has represented and assisted MNCs and large corporates in various high-stake litigation assignments before the ITAT, CIT(A) and DRP and has also assisted in GAAR proceedings. He has also briefed and supported Senior Counsels for matters before the High Courts and ITAT. In addition, he has advised clients on range of tax issues, including structuring and restructuring.
Yogesh is known for his meticulous attention to detail, out-of-the-box thinking, nuanced interpretation and persuasive legal drafting. His passion lies in formulating innovative tax strategies and delivering unique, yet practical solutions to complex tax issues. Several unprecedented legal propositions formulated by him have resulted in complete relief at appellate stage for various clients.
His work has earned him several accolades, including the prestigious PwC Chairperson's Award (2025) for his contribution to a GAAR assignment.
Key issued handled
Varied issues relating to assessment, reassessment, revision, penalty, search & seizure, survey and other proceedings under the Income-tax Act, 1961 & the Black Money Act 2015
Various corporate tax additions and disallowances
GAAR Proceedings and advisory
Advisory on various issues relating to corporate tax, international tax and transfer pricing, including structuring and restructuring - cross-border and domestic
Tax treaty entitlement (India-Mauritius, India-Netherlands, India-Singapore, India-Cyprus etc.)
Permanent Establishment & profit attribution
Beneficial ownership, royalties, and fees for technical services
Diverse & complicated transfer pricing issues qua sale of intangibles, issuance/sale of shares/securities, profit-splits, etc.
Structuring and restructuring - cross-border and domestic
Some high stake litigation assignments
