The ITR APAC Tax Awards aims commend tax professionals and their practice accomplishments over a 12-month period.
Our ceremony will be held jointly with our sister publication IFLR at the IFLR APAC Awards, celebrating practice leaders in indirect tax, disputes, transfer pricing and direct tax work. Regional recognition will commend best newcomers, leaders in global executive mobility, tax compliance, and ESG initiatives. We will also be inducting our first honourees into ITR's Women in Tax Leaders Hall of Fame for the region.
Our ITR awards methodology will maintain a shortlist division between advisory and law firms to reflect market dynamics accurately wherever possible. This delineation is subject to the required submission volume and research data.
The winners of all the categories will be announced at the IFLR APAC Awards ceremony on 12 November 2026, at the Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong, the key event on the calendar for all the region's top tax and legal talent.
Don't forget to book your place!
For more information about how your firm can participate at the awards gala, please contact Nikki Rice.
Without further ado the 2026 finalists are...
Jurisdiction Awards
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Indirect Tax Firm of the YearBaker McKenzieDeloitteK&L GatesWhite & CaseWTS AustraliaTax Disputes Firm of the YearBaker McKenzieDeloitteHerbert Smith Freehills KramerK&L GatesWhite & CaseTransfer Pricing Firm of the YearBaker McKenzieDeloitteK&L GatesTransfer Pricing SolutionsWTS AustraliaTax Firm of the YearBaker McKenzieDeloitteHerbert Smith Freehills KramerK&L GatesWhite & CaseWTS Australia
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Private Client Firm of the YearCM Law FirmDacheng Law OfficesDeloitte ChinaDLA PiperKing & WoodZhong Lun Law FirmTax Disputes Firm of the YearBaker McKenzie FenXunDacheng Law OfficesDeloitte ChinaJunHeKing & WoodZhong Lun Law FirmTransfer Pricing Firm of the YearBaker McKenzie FenXunDeloitte ChinaDLA PiperEYKing & WoodZhong Lun Law FirmTax Firm of the YearBaker McKenzie FenXunDeloitteDLA PiperEYJunHeKing & WoodZhong Lun Law Firm
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Indirect Tax Advisory Firm of the YearAKM GlobalBDO IndiaDeloitteDhruva AdvisorsGrant Thornton BharatKPMGSteadfast Business ConsultingIndirect Tax Law Firm of the YearDMD AdvocatesEconomic Laws PracticeKhaitan & CoLakshmikumaran & SridharanS&ATrilegalTax Disputes Advisory Firm of the YearAKM GlobalBDO IndiaDeloitteDhruva AdvisorsGrant Thornton BharatKPMGSteadfast Business ConsultingTax Litigation Law Firm of the YearDMD AdvocatesEconomic Laws PracticeKhaitan & CoLakshmikumaran & SridharanShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & CoTrilegalTransfer Pricing Advisory Firm of the YearBDO IndiaDeloitteDhruva AdvisorsEYKPMGNexdigmSteadfast Business ConsultingTransfer Pricing Law Firm of the YearAmicus - Advocates & SolicitorsKhaitan & CoLakshmikumaran & SridharanShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & CoTLC LegalTrilegalTax Advisory Firm of the YearAKM GlobalBDO IndiaDeloitteDhruva AdvisorsEYGrant Thornton BharatKPMGTax Law Firm of the YearEconomic Laws PracticeJSAKhaitan & CoMajmudar & PartnersShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & CoTrilegal
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Tax Disputes Firm of the YearBaker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise)Deloitte Tohmatsu Tax CoNagashima Ohno & TsunematsuNishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo)Oh-Ebashi LPC & PartnersTransfer Pricing Firm of the YearBaker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise)Deloitte Tohmatsu Tax CoDLA Piper Tokyo PartnershipNagashima Ohno & TsunematsuTokyo International Law OfficeTax Firm of the YearBaker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise)Deloitte Tohmatsu Tax CoDLA Piper Tokyo PartnershipEYNagashima Ohno & TsunematsuOh-Ebashi LPC & PartnersWithers
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Tax Disputes Firm of the YearBell GullyDeloitte New ZealandDLA Piper New ZealandEYMayne WetherellTransfer Pricing Firm of the YearDeloitteDLA PiperEYRussell McVeaghTPEQTax Firm of the YearBell GullyBuddle FindlayDeloitteDentonsDLA PiperMayne WetherellRussell McVeagh
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Tax Disputes Advisory Firm of the YearBaker TillyBDO Tax AdvisoryDeloitteGrant ThorntonRBA GroupTax Litigation Law Firm of the YearAllen & GledhillBaker McKenzie Wong & LeowDentons Rodyk & DavidsonDLA PiperDrew & NapierRajah & TannTaxise AsiaIndirect Tax Advisory Firm of the YearBaker TillyBDO Tax AdvisoryDeloitteRBA GroupIndirect Tax Law Firm of the YearAllen & GledhillBaker McKenzie Wong & LeowDentons Rodyk & DavidsonDrew & NapierTaxise AsiaTransfer Pricing Advisory Firm of the YearBaker TillyBDO Tax AdvisoryDeloitteGrant ThorntonRBA GroupRSMTransfer Pricing SolutionsTransfer Pricing Law Firm of the YearBaker McKenzie Wong & LeowDentons Rodyk & DavidsonDLA PiperDrew & NapierRajah & TannTaxise AsiaTax Advisory Firm of the YearBaker TillyBDO Tax AdvisoryDeloitteEYGrant ThorntonRBA GroupRSMTax Law Firm of the YearAllen & GledhillBaker McKenzie Wong & LeowDentons Rodyk & DavidsonDrew & NapierRajah & TannTaxise AsiaWithers KhattarWong
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Transfer Pricing Firm of the YearBaker McKenzieDeloitteEigerTax Firm of the YearBaker McKenzieDeloitteEiger
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Tax Disputes Firm of the YearAndersen in VietnamBaker McKenzie Vietnam in alliance with BMVN InternationalDeloitteDFDLIndochine CounselTransfer Pricing Firm of the YearAndersen in VietnamDeloitteDFDLRBA WTS Tax VietnamVision & AssociatesTax Firm of the YearAndersen in VietnamDeloitteDFDLIndochine CounselRBA WTS Tax VietnamVision & Associates
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Tax Firm of the YearAndersen in CambodiaDeloitteDFDL
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Tax Disputes Advisory Firm of the YearDeloitteEYRSMTax Litigation Law Firm of the YearBaker McKenzieDLA PiperGibson Dunn & CrutcherOldham Li & NieTransfer Pricing Firm of the YearBaker McKenzieDeloitteDLA PiperGibson Dunn & CrutcherRSMTax Advisory Firm of the YearDeloitteEYRSMTax Law Firm of the YearBaker McKenzieDLA PiperGibson Dunn & CrutcherOldham Li & Nie
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Tax Disputes Firm of the YearDDTCDeloitteGNV ConsultingHHP Law FirmMUC ConsultingRSMWTS IndonesiaTransfer Pricing Firm of the YearDDTCDeloitteGNV ConsultingMUC ConsultingPB TaxandTaxPrimeRSMTax Firm of the YearDDTCDeloitteGNV ConsultingMUC ConsultingRSMSF Consulting
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Indirect Tax Firm of the YearCroweDeloitteJuen Jeat Nic & NairLee Hishammuddin Allen & GledhillRaja Darryl & LohShearn Delamore & CoSkrineTax Disputes Advisory Firm of the YearBDOCroweDeloitteTax Litigation Law FirmJuen Jeat Nic & NairLee Hishammuddin Allen & GledhillRahmat Lim & PartnersRaja Darryl & LohRosli Dahlan Saravana PartnershipShearn Delamore & CoTransfer Pricing Firm of the YearBDOCroweDeloitteLee Hishammuddin Allen & GledhillRahmat Lim & PartnersShearn Delamore & CoTransfer Pricing SolutionsTax Advisory Firm of the YearBDOCroweDeloitteTax Law Firm of the YearLee Hishammuddin Allen & GledhillRahmat Lim & PartnersRaja Darryl & LohRosli Dahlan Saravana PartnershipShearn Delamore & Co
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Tax Disputes Firm of the YearBaniqued and BelloDeloitteDu-Baladad & AssociatesGatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law)Quisumbing TorresSalvador Llanillo & MijaresSyCip Salazar Hernandez & GatmaitanTransfer Pricing Firm of the YearDeloitteDu-Baladad & AssociatesQuisumbing TorresSalvador Llanillo & MijaresPunongbayan and AraulloTax Firm of the YearDeloitteDu-Baladad & AssociatesGorriceta Africa Cauton & SaavedraGulapa LawQuisumbing TorresSyCip Salazar Hernandez & GatmaitanVillaraza & Angangco
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Tax Disputes Advisory Firm of the YearDeloitteEYSamil PwCTax Litigation Law Firm of the YearKim & ChangLee & KoShin & KimYoon & YangYulchonTransfer Pricing Advisory Firm of the YearDeloitteEYSamil PwCTransfer Pricing Law Firm of the YearKim & ChangLee & KoShin & KimYoon & YangYulchonTax Advisory Firm of the YearDeloitteEYSamil PwCTax Law Firm of the YearKim & ChangLee & KoShin & KimYoon & YangYulchon
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Tax Disputes Firm of the YearBaker McKenzieBlumenthal Richter Sumet & SchulerChandler Mori HamadaDeloitteDFDLKudun and PartnersTransfer Pricing Advisory Firm of the YearDeloitteGrant ThorntonHLB AdvisoryTransfer Pricing Law Firm of the YearBaker McKenzieDFDLKudun and PartnersLorenz & PartnersTax Firm of the YearBaker McKenzieBlumenthal Richter Sumet & SchulerDeloitteDFDLKudun and PartnersLorenz & PartnersTilleke & Gibbins
Individual Awards
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Indirect Tax Practice Leader of the YearAmit Maheshwari, AKM GlobalDaniel Ho, Deloitte SingaporeEu Chin Sien, BDO SingaporeKevin Zhou, EYRanjeet Mahtani, Dhruva AdvisorsIndirect Tax Lawyer of the YearEmma Malou U Lim, Baniqued and BelloEugene Lim, Taxise AsiaIrene Yong, Shearn Delamore & CoRohit Jain, Economic Laws PracticeTushar Jarwal, DMD AdvocatesTax Disputes Practice Leader of the YearAmit Maheshwari, AKM GlobalCindy Kikhonia Febby, DDTCJairaj Purandare, JMP AdvisorsJoon Yang, Samil PwCMuslimin Damanhuri, Deloitte Touche SolutionsTax Litigation Lawyer of the YearAldrin De Zilva, White & CaseAllen Tan, Baker McKenzie Wong & LeowPeter Ni, Zhong Lun Law FirmPonti Partogi, HHP Law FirmSanjay Sanghvi, Khaitan & CoTransfer Pricing Practice Leader of the YearCindy Kikhonia Febby, DDTCMithilesh Reddy, Steadfast Business ConsultingRoy David Kiantiong, Deloitte Touche SolutionsShannon Smit, Transfer Pricing SolutionsSylvia Song, CroweTransfer Pricing Lawyer of the YearDesmond Liew Zhi Hong, Rahmat Lim & PartnersLuke Tanner, Baker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho joint enterprise)Ong Ken Loon, Drew & NapierS Vasudevan, Lakshmikumaran & SridharanSteve Minhoo Kim, Lee & KoTax Practice Leader of the YearAnthony Tam, RSM Hong Kong SAREvan Last, DeloitteKalpesh Maroo, KPMGLaw Wei Lin, RSM SingaporeRieko Ueda, EYTax Lawyer of the YearBetsy-Ann Howe, Hamilton LockeLuis Zhang, Baker McKenzie FenXunSoyun Park, Kim & ChangVikna Rajah, Rajah & TannYue (Jessie) Yu, King & Wood
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Indirect Tax Advisory Rising StarFajar Ramadhani, GNV ConsultingKhisi Armaya Dhora, DDTCParesh Sancheti, AVAPugaleshwaran Raja Kumaran, ThinkTx ConsultantsShubham Madaan, Grant Thornton BharatIndirect Tax Lawyer Rising StarBaramee Intaralib, OC Queen StreetErnesto N Dayao Jr, Du-Baladad & AssociatesLydia Peh, Baker McKenzie FenXunRebecca Bolton, K&L GatesSupreme Kothari, Economic Laws PracticeTax Disputes Advisory Rising StarAnshul Jain, TMSLGaurav Sethia, Grant Thornton BharatJelita Anggraini, RSMRajesh Vaishnav, Steadfast Business ConsultingTina Chen, WTSTax Litigation Lawyer Rising StarKwangseok Oh, Kim & ChangQing Zhang, JunHeRamnath Prabhu, TLC LegalToa Vulangi, Bell GullyWenyu Wu, Baker McKenzie Wong & LeowTransfer Pricing Advisory Rising StarAshish Jain, Dhruva AdvisorsHong Chuan Tan, Transfer Pricing SolutionsM Nur Kusumo Ferby Prihantoro, MUC ConsultingPeony Chow, RSMRanjani S, VSTN ConsultancyTransfer Pricing Lawyer Rising StarHye Yeong Noh, Shin & KimKoh Chon Kiat, Rajah & TannSamantha Mak, DLA PiperXian Liu, King & WoodYong Hwan Kwon, YulchonTax Advisory Rising StarCandisce Teo, RSMThomas Brennan, Baker McKenzieVishal Lohia, Dhruva AdvisorsVivian Wang, DeloitteWilliam Xu, WTSTax Lawyer Rising StarAbhijeet, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & CoEdith Liu, DLA PiperErin Gutierrez, WithersPei Anqui, Dacheng Law OfficesSamantha Tan, Baker McKenzie
In-House Awards
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In-House Compliance & Reporting Team of the YearArcelorMittal Nippon Steel IndiaHalliburtonTech MahindraIn-House Diversity Equity & Inclusion Team of the YearAlstom Transport India LimitedAVAHaleonIFM InvestorsIn-House Tax Technology Team of the YearArcelorMittal Nippon Steel IndiaCiplaHaleonInfosysTech MahindraIn-House Indirect Tax Team of the YearArcelorMittal Nippon Steel IndiaHaleonInfosysLupinTech MahindraIn-House Transfer Pricing Team of the YearArcelorMittal Nippon Steel IndiaInfosysMphasisSRF LimitedIn-House Tax Team of the YearArcelorMittal Nippon Steel IndiaHaleonInfosysSRF LimitedTata Steel
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In-House Rising StarHunny Munjal, United BreweriesSaloni Mittal, We WinTristan Tan, IFM InvestorsIn-House Indirect Tax Leader of the YearAnuprita Mehta, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel IndiaMayank Manot, InfosysRakesh Singh Mehta, Adobe Systems IndiaIn-House Transfer Pricing Leader of the YearDarpan Mehta, AmazonEko Cahyadi, PertaminaMayank Manot, InfosysPankhuri Mehra, Chanel IndiaIn-House Tax Leader of the YearAbhishek Gupta, Tata SteelAnuprita Mehta, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel IndiaMayank Manot, InfosysShaifali Arora, Agratas Energy Storage SolutionsShivangi Singh, Alstom Transport IndiaUmang Dhingra, Haleon
Regional Awards
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The Best Newcomer will be announced at the gala in November
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Diversity Equity & Inclusion Advisory Firm of the YearAKM GlobalAVABDOBhuta Shah & CoDeloitteEYWTSDiversity Equity & Inclusion Law Firm of the YearAllen & GledhillBaker McKenzieDLA PiperK&L GatesNishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo)Rajah & TannRussell McVeagh
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ESG Firm of the Year (Environmental Initiatives)AKM GlobalAllen & GledhillAVADeloitteEYNishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo)Rajah & TannESG Firm of the Year (Social Initiatives)AKM GlobalAllen & GledhillAVABaker McKenzieDeloitteEYWhite & CaseESG Firm of the Year (Governance Initiatives)AKM GlobalAVABaker McKenzieBDODeloitteEYNangia Global Advisors
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AKM GlobalBaker McKenzieCroweDeloitteDLA PiperEYTransfer Pricing Solutions
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AKM GlobalBaker McKenzieCroweDeloitteDLA PiperEYTaxPrime
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Assegaf Hamzah & PartnersAllen & GledhillBuddle FindlayDeloitteDLA PiperTSMP Law CorporationWongPartnership
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AKM GlobalDeloitteEYKPMGTransfer Pricing SolutionsVSTN ConsultancyWTS
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DeloitteEYJunHeK&L GatesSteadfast Business ConsultingTrilegalYulchon
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Baker McKenzieDeloitteDLA PiperNagashima Ohno & TsunematsuRajah & TannSteadfast Business ConsultingWTS
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Baker McKenzieDeloitteDLA PiperEYKPMGLakshmikumaran & SridharanSteadfast Business Consulting
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BDOCroweDeloitteEYMUC ConsultingSteadfast Business ConsultingTransfer Pricing Solutions
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Customs Advisory Firm of the YearAurtus ConsultingBDODeloitteEYGrant ThorntonKPMGWTSCustoms Law Firm of the YearAssegaf Hamzah & PartnersBaker McKenzieDLA PiperDFDLEconomic Laws PracticeSkrineYoon & Yang
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Private Client Advisory Firm of the YearAKM GlobalAMRGBhuta Shah & CoDeloitteRBA GroupTokyo Kyoto Accounting OfficeWTSPrivate Client Law Firm of the YearBaker McKenzieDLA PiperEdward Ng & PartnersKing & WoodNew ChambersOldham Li & NieZhong Lun Law Firm
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Abhilaash Subramaniam & CoDeloitteDhruva AdvisorsDLA PiperLee & KoShearn Delamore & CoWithers
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Indirect Tax Advisory Firm of the YearBDOBhuta Shah & CoDeloitteEYKPMGSteadfast Business ConsultingWTSIndirect Tax Law Firm of the YearAllen & GledhillAbhilaash Subramaniam & CoBaker McKenzieEconomic Laws PracticeKhaitan & CoS&AShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
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Tax Disputes Advisory Firm of the YearBDODeloitteDhruva AdvisorsEYGrant ThorntonKPMGWTSTax Litigation Law Firm of the YearAllen & GledhillBaker McKenzieDLA PiperKing & WoodNew ChambersShearn Delamore & CoVaish Associates Advocates
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Transfer Pricing Advisory Firm of the YearBDODeloitteDhruva AdvisorsEYKPMGTransfer Pricing SolutionsVSTN ConsultancyTransfer Pricing Law Firm of the YearAmicus - Advocates & SolicitorsBaker McKenzieDacheng Law OfficesDrew & NapierKhaitan & CoKim & ChangLakshmikumaran & Sridharan
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Tax Advisory Firm of the YearAKM GlobalAndersenDeloitteEYKPMGRBAWTSTax Law Firm of the YearAllen & GledhillBaker McKenzieDLA PiperEconomic Laws PracticeKing & WoodOldham Li & NieWhite & Case
Impact Cases & Deals
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We will be announcing the Impact Cases for the APAC market at the gala in November.
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We will be announcing the winning Impact Deals at the gala in November!
Outstanding Achievement
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Every year we aim to recognise a longstanding leading in the tax community who has achieved success across a long and triumphant career. We will be announcing this individual at the gala ceremony in November.
We extend our warmest congratulations to all the shortlisted nominees - your achievements and contributions truly stand out. We look forward to celebrating with you at the awards gala this September. A sincere thank you to every firm that participated in our 2025 research; your insights and engagement continue to shape the future of tax and transfer pricing.
