Mrunal Parekh

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ABOUT MRUNAL PAREKH

Direct and international tax controversy and litigation relating to International Tax, Income Tax Law, Wealth Tax Law, Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) Law, Foreign Exchange Law and Company Law.Tax Counsel for various Fortune 100 companies, leading multinationals, national blue-chip companies and high net worth individuals. Appearing regularly before the High Courts of different States, Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Authority for Advance Rulings, Settlement Commission and administrative authorities (Tax officers assuming judicial roles).TAX- Developing litigation strategy and representing clients for tax disputes across various forums / appellate authorities -Providing tax advisory services on issues involving domestic taxation and international taxation including availing of tax incentives and exemptions for business advantages-Evaluating alternative options and advising clients about tax efficient strategies of acquisition / restructuring transactions (merger, demerger, reverse merger, slump sale, itemised sale of asset)-Examining tax implications for various business agreements & determining characterization of consideration -Providing various kinds of tax compliance services i.e. tax positions to be adopted in computation of total income, filing return of income, preparation of submissions and attending assessment proceedings, drafting of applications for rectification of orders, submissions for stay of demand and penalty proceedings-Handling search and seizure matters and appearing before the DD Investigation to furnish submission / explanation on seized material-Developing business models in line with Transfer Pricing principles including specified domestic transactions -Advising clients on various indirect tax issues (excise, customs, service tax) raised by clients from time to timeNON-TAX- Representing clients before NCLT in connection with various merger / de-merger transactions and time to time liaising with the officers at MCA and the Official Liquidator- Carrying out the function of valuation of business / entity / undertaking in transactions of merger/de-merger, verifying / computing claims for settlement of disputes between parties including arbitration matters- Financial and tax due diligence from a seller / buyer’s perspective - Advising clients on regulatory issues like closure of LO & BO, FCCBs and refinancing of ECB- Review and analyzing the financials, agreements, documents and records in order to carry out a detailed investigation in relation to any fraud / mismanagement which has occurred