Dispute Resolution (Corporate Tax & Transfer Pricing)
Strategic preparation. Robust defence. Confident resolution.
India’s corporate tax landscape has undergone a fundamental shift in recent years. With enhanced use of technology, data analytics, real-time information sharing, and risk-based assessments, tax authorities are conducting more sophisticated and intensive tax assessments and audits. Companies are increasingly facing:
- Frequent scrutiny of positions taken in returns
- Reassessments and high-pitched additions
- Prolonged litigation cycles and uncertainty
- Greater exposure to interest, penalties, and reputational risks
In this environment, it is critical for businesses to adopt a strategic and structured approach to dispute resolution — one that is informed, commercially sensible, and aligned with long-term tax certainty.
Our key service offerings
- Advisory on tax controversy strategy, including assessment of tax positions, risk areas, and dispute-prevention measures
- Guidance on choosing the optimal resolution path such as DRP, CIT(A), MAP etc.
- End-to-end support during assessments, audits, and investigations, including drafting responses and appearance before the authorities
- Preparation of appeal documents such as drafting grounds, submissions, reconciliations, and evidentiary documentation
- Representation support during appellate hearings (physical or virtual) and assistance with rectification and stay petitions
- Litigation support for Tribunal, High Court and Supreme Court matters, including briefing counsel, developing case strategy, and preparing detailed case files
- Assistance with drafting appeals, writ petitions, and related legal documentation in coordination with legal counsel for High Court and Supreme Court matters
- Preparation and filing of Advance Ruling applications, along with representation support and evaluation of ruling implications