Kunal Savani
Seasoned Indian Tax Lawyer & CA | Partner at Leading Indian Law Firm | 20 Years Global Expertise in M&A, Succession Planning | Optimizing Transactions for Tax Efficiency
- Role
- Partner - Taxation and Private Client at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kunal Savani
Professional Expertise:With two decades of professional experience, I have advised and assisted International and Indian corporates and High net-worth individuals (HNIs) in navigating complexities of tax laws, regulatory compliance and risk mitigation. I bring a unique blend of legal and financial expertise to the table. As a qualified lawyer and chartered accountant, my focus lies in various facets of direct tax, encompassing corporate tax, international tax, and in-bound/out-bound M&A transactions. I am a trusted advisor for clients worldwide in corporate strategies, and global transactions. Global Transactions & Strategic Planning:From shaping India\'s first offshore educational branch to advising major foreign corporations, I\'m adept at crafting tax-efficient solutions for M&A and corporate reorganization. My approach prioritizes stakeholder objectives.Throughout my career, I\'ve been at the forefront of advising marquee investors and large foreign MNCs, banks, and financial institutions. My expertise extends to conceptualizing and evaluating tax-efficient alternatives for acquisitions, divestments, mergers, demergers, and corporate reorganizations. My goal is to minimize transaction costs and tax exposure, aligning with the commercial objectives of stakeholders. Specialization:In addition to my broad tax advisory scope, I specialize in family settlements, trusts (onshore and offshore), wills, gifts, and succession planning. My advice is tailored to ensure tax efficiency in even the most intricate family arrangements and corporate restructuring. Relevant Experience:Compensation planning for multinational company executivesStatutory compliances regarding corporate and expatriate taxationAdvising on complex M&A and financing transactions with a multi-jurisdictional footprintIndustry-spanning advice, including Aerospace, Automotive, Banking, ITES, Real Estate, and more. Thought Leadership:I\'m passionate about sharing insights and have written numerous articles on direct tax matters. My work has been published in leading newspapers, journals, and tax blogs. As a speaker at conferences and seminars, I\'ve addressed topics ranging from tax aspects of business reconstructions to family settlements. Awards & Recognition:Honored as a Recommended Lawyer in Tax by Legal 500 Asia Pacific Rankings for 2022 and 2023.If you need assistance with navigating the Indian tax landscape, you can reach me at k••••••••@cyrilshroff.com.
Experience
Partner - Taxation and Private Client
May 2021 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Education
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
2003
Jitendra Chauhan College Of Law
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
2006
Pragnya bodhini High School
High School Diploma
1998
Skills
- Corporate Law
- Mergers
- Due Diligence
- Legal Advice
- Litigation
- Tax
- Foreign Investment
- Mergers
- Joint Ventures
- Cross-Border Transactions
- Securities Regulation
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