International Tax

BMR Legal excels in the intricate realm of corporate tax treaties, where our expertise serves as a vital resource for clients navigating the complex landscape of international taxation. Our dedicated team meticulously analyzes and interprets the nuances of bilateral and multilateral tax treaties, ensuring that clients not only understand their rights and obligations but also leverage these agreements to optimize their tax positions.

We engage in comprehensive treaty planning and advisory, effectively assessing the implications of tax treaties on cross-border transactions. By employing strategic insights, we assist clients in minimizing tax liabilities and mitigating risks associated with international operations.

Transfer Pricing

BMR Legal possesses a profound expertise in transfer pricing, where we meticulously analyze inter- company transactions to ensure compliance with local and international regulations. Our team crafts tailored transfer pricing strategies that not only mitigate risks but also enhance the overall financial structure of businesses. Through rigorous benchmarking studies and detailed documentation, we provide our clients with insights that foster transparency and fairness in pricing arrangements, setting a foundation for enduring success in the global marketplace.

Trade & Customs

In the fast-evolving world of customs and trade, BMR Legal serves as a cornerstone of compliance and strategic advice. Our experts offer guidance on tariffs, import/export regulations, and trade agreements, ensuring that our clients align with domestic and international trade laws. By advocating for our clients’ interests during disputes and facilitating smoother trade operations, we empower businesses to thrive amid intricate regulatory frameworks.

Goods & Services Tax

Navigating the complexities of Goods and Services Tax (GST) requires acute insight—BMR Legal excels in this arena. We offer comprehensive advisory services that encompass compliance planning, dispute resolution, and litigation strategies tailored to our clients’ unique circumstances. Our proactive approach in deciphering evolving GST regulations allows businesses to optimize their tax positions, minimize liabilities, and streamline operations, ultimately driving efficiency in both domestic and international trade.

Exchange Controls and Allied Laws

We assist businesses in understanding and complying with applicable foreign exchange regulations, facilitating smooth cross-border transactions and investments. Our team is dedicated to delivering clear and concise solutions that ensure clients can optimize their financial operations while remaining compliant with the evolving landscape of exchange controls. By leveraging our insights and strategic approach, we empower clients to make informed decisions and effectively manage risks associated with currency transactions and international trade.

Tax & Related Offenses

At BMR Legal, our proficiency in handling tax-related offenses underscores our commitment to safeguarding our clients’ interests. We adeptly navigate the intricate landscape of tax litigation, offering robust defense strategies in cases of non-compliance, audits, and investigations. With an unwavering resolve, our team ensures that clients are represented with dignity and diligence, seeking favorable resolutions while upholding legal and ethical standards.

Restructuring and Insolvency

Our dedicated Insolvency and Bankruptcy practice equips clients with the support needed to navigate the complexities of financial distress. BMR Legal combines sharp legal insight with strategic foresight, assisting creditors and debtors alike in achieving optimal outcomes. Whether through restructuring, liquidation, or disputes, our firm is committed to providing comprehensive solutions that prioritize stakeholder interests and uphold the integrity of the insolvency process.

Investment and Allied Laws

At the intersection of investment and legal frameworks, BMR Legal provides advisory services that empower clients to maximize their investment potential. Our expertise spans portfolio investments, venture capital, and private equity, ensuring compliance with relevant laws while facilitating strategic decisions. We work closely with clients to foster growth opportunities and mitigate risks, reinforcing our commitment to their long-term success in dynamic markets.

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Mukesh Butani

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Seema Kejriwal

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Shankey Agrawal

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Mukesh Butani
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Mukesh Butani

B.Com., LL.B., FCA

Founder & Managing Partner

Mukesh is the Founder and Managing Partner of the Firm. With specialization in corporate international tax and transfer pricing, he has experience in advising multinationals and Indian conglomerates on a range of matters concerning business re-organizations, cross-border structuring, and tax controversy. He is an acknowledged expert in the area of international tax policy, controversy and advocacy and has to his credit several landmark judicial pronouncements and depositions before expert committees. He is an expert in issuing opinions, witness statements, examinations & cross-examination before appellate/ arbitration forums. He has also deposed as an expert witness on contentious cross-border tax treaties, and TP matters in foreign jurisdictions.

Seema Kejriwal
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Seema Kejriwal

LL.B, LL.M, CA, B.Com

Partner

Seema specializes in corporate international tax and transfer pricing with over two decades of experience in advising Fortune 500 multinationals and large Indian business houses on a wide range of international tax and transfer pricing matters.

She has a Bachelor of Commerce and Law from the University of Mumbai and has obtained her master’s in business law from Golden Gate University, San Francisco. She is qualified as a chartered accountant at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. She has worked with Big 4 firms and was seconded to the firms U.S. transfer pricing practice. Seema has co-authored several contributions in transfer pricing compendiums and books by leading organisations and authors. Besides her contributions to international tax policy initiatives of the firm, she regularly speaks at global seminars such as IFA, Pacific-Rim, Tax Institute, and Vienna University and contributes to research papers and columns on tax and transfer pricing policy, which find mention in leading academic publications such as IBFD, Kluwers, Bloomberg, GTDT, ICLG, etc.

Shankey Agrawal
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Shankey Agrawal

B.Com., LL.B., FCA

Partner

Shankey specializes in direct and indirect tax litigation with over 15 years of experience and has been involved in several high stakes litigation.

Shankey advises clients on taxation and foreign exchange regulations- related violations, consequential investigations, and criminal prosecutions. He obtained his Bachelor of Law degree from the Indian Law Society Law College, Pune and is also a qualified Company Secretary from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). Shankey qualified as an Advocate-on- Record of the Supreme Court and is a member of the Bar Council of Delhi (BCD), the International Bar Council (IBA), the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), and the Delhi High Court Bar Association. He serves as a member of the Tax Committee at the IBA and BRICS Chamber of Commerce.

He has to his credit several authorships including publications on the Equalization Levy, India Chapter in Bloomberg Tax’s Country Guides/ VAT Navigator for the year 2023 and research papers on Indirect Transfer Tax and Chambers & Partners Tax Controversy Guide, 2023. He has also authored a book on GST disputes for Taxmann Publications. He has also been awarded as the Tax Lawyer of the Year by BW Legal World 2024, Leader, Indirect Tax Team, IBLJ Tax Firm of the Year, 2023 & 2024 and Most Innovative Lawyer of the Year, BW Legal World 2024

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Shruti Lohia

Partner

Shruti Lohia specialises in M&A tax, transaction advisory, and international tax.  She possesses over 12 years of experience working in M&A Tax & Regulatory space. Prior to joining the firm, she was associated with one of the leading big four consulting firms and later with a leading boutique consulting firm. During these stints, she has worked on several tax diligence assignments and also advised various Indian and MNC clients on deal advisory, transaction and corporate restructuring. She has also advised several promoter groups and HNIs on aspects related to the succession of wealth.

Shruti is a Commerce graduate from the University of Mumbai and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.  She has also obtained her Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Mumbai.  She is enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Maharashtra.

She has authored various articles in leading newspapers and reputed publications and journals (like IBFD, Lexology, ICLG, and IBLJ) on international taxation and M&A-related topics.  She has co-authored a chapter in the book “Demystifying section 194R” jointly published by Taxsutra and the Chamber of Tax Consultants.