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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

India

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Key contacts
Managing Partner: Mr. V Lakshmikumaran
Quick facts
Languages

English, Hindi and a variety of Indian regional languages

Key practice areas
General corporate tax
Indirect tax
Tax
Transfer pricing
Firm overview

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan (LKS) is a full-service law firm specializing in areas such as corporate & commercial laws, dispute resolution, taxation (both direct and indirect) and intellectual property. The firm is able to keep a finger on the pulse of litigation and commercial law matters throughout the country. The firm’s driving principles are integrity, knowledge, passion, innovation, collaboration and one practice.

Founded by V. Lakshmikumaran and V. Sridharan in 1985, the firm serves clients globally through its offices in 14 cities in India. The firm is well-known for its high ethical standards, quality work and transparency in all its business dealings. LKS corporate clientele comprises large business houses, multi-national corporations, banks and financial institutions including Fortune 500 companies.

Key Practice Areas

Compliance Management

  • IP management
  • Technology services

Corporate Tax Matters

  • APAs
  • Cost-sharing arrangements
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Cross-border project management
  • Financial services
  • M&A
  • Restructuring
  • Technology
  • Transactions
  • Value chains

Dispute Resolution

  • Arbitration
  • Competition/anti-trust cases
  • Dispute resolution
  • Litigation
  • MAPs/ADRs
  • Pre-litigation

Indirect Tax

  • Customs
  • GST
  • Supply chains
  • VAT

Tax Advisory

  • International tax advisory
  • Tax consulting
  • US Inbound
  • US Outbound

Transfer Pricing

  • Arbitration
  • Audit Defence
  • Audit Support
  • Business Model Optimisation
  • Business Restructuring
  • Competition / Anti-Trust Cases
  • Controversy Management
  • Cost-Sharing Arrangements
  • Cross-Border Project Management
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Economic Modelling
  • International Tax Planning
  • IP Management
  • Litigation
  • TP Policy Design
  • TP Risk Management
Sector expertise
  • Automotive
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Industrials
  • Pharma and life sciences
  • Tech and telecoms
Other Offices
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Chennai
  • Bengaluru
  • Hyderabad
  • Ahmedabad
  • Pune
  • Kolkata
  • Chandigarh
  • Gurugram
  • Prayagraj
  • Kochi
  • Jaipur
  • Nagpur
Address:
7th Floor, Tower E
World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar
New Delhi, 110029
Tel:+911141299800 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.lakshmisri.com
2026 Edition
General corporate tax
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Overview

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan is a full-service law firm and an India member of both international legal networks, Terralex and First Law International. The firm provides comprehensive solutions and client support across various tax areas, including goods and services tax, customs, income tax, and litigation, from the adjudicatory level up to the Supreme Court. V Lakshmikumaran, the Founder and Managing Partner of Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan, advises clients in all areas of taxation. Partner Charanya Lakshmikumaran is an incumbent partner for the firm’s tax litigation and indirect tax service lines. 

In a recent case study, the firm advised a multinational client with a presence across India, Singapore, Kenya, Vietnam, and Ghana on restructuring its intellectual property holdings within the group. The engagement covered key considerations including transfer pricing, GST, and foreign exchange regulations. The team also advised on restructuring the group’s shareholding in preparation for a potential IPO. 

Client feedback 
“Problem solving and taking the practice measures for resolution” Knowledge,  positive attitude,  and problem solving skill” 

Linked Reviews
Tax

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan is an India member firm of a top international legal network, Terralex and First Law International. It provides solutions and assists the client from the adjudicatory level up to the Supreme Court, covering the areas of GST, customs, income tax and litigation. Charanya Lakshmikumaran is the key partner in the team.  

One of the team’s recent work highlights sees it assisting Sony, Nikon, and Canon as a lead counsel in a matter related to the denial of exemption under WTO notification to camera companies. 

Client feedback 

Understands clients queries. Works with client to understand their standpoint. Conveys the opinion in a convincing way. Articulates well in dispute forums. A perfect representation.

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