Taxation is the means by which a government or the taxing authority imposes or levies a tax on its citizens and business entities. From income tax to goods and services tax (GST), taxation applies to all levels. Taxation law is an immensely important field of law and attract the interest of several law students and professionals.
In this article, Team YLCC brings you Top 5 Taxation law firms in India for legal internships. Read on!
- AZB PARTNERS
Founded in 2004, AZB and Partners have secured a place as a top-tier law firm for its taxation expertise. The firm renders advisory and litigation services that include corporate tax planning as well as transactional tax services to multiple industry segments. The firm provides service to its clients in matters related to Direct and Indirect Tax, Goods and Service Tax (GST), Excise duty, Stamp duty, Income Tax, Wealth Tax.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.azbpartners.com/
HOW TO APPLY: One can upload their resume and a photograph through their official website or at https://www.azbpartners.com/internship/
- ECONOMIC LAWS PRACTICE
Economic Practice was founded in 2001 by Suhail Nathani. The firm offers Tax practice of comprehensive qualitative services across both indirect and direct taxes (including transfer pricing) covering the entire spectrum of transactional, advisory and litigation. The combination of advisory and litigation services provides them with an edge over its competitors, especially in India where the proportion of tax litigation is significantly higher as compared to the other nations.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://elplaw.in/
HOW TO APPLY: Fill the information and upload your resume at the official website of the firm or click at https://elp.awarathon.com/internshipform
- KHAITAN & CO LLP
Khaitan & Co. is one of the oldest and largest law firms in India. The firm was founded by Mr. Lakshmi Prasad Khaitan and his brothers in 1911. The firm actively advises clients on all tax related aspects related to corporate, finance and tax advisory, tax representation and tax litigation services at various forums. It helps foreign companies and investors in obtaining advance Rulings. The firm provides taxation advice on public and private mergers and acquisitions, fund formation, tax efficient capitalization of subsidiaries, corporate taxation.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.khaitanco.com/
HOW TO APPLY: Students canwrite to them at internships@khaitanco.com with the latest resume and transcripts.
- LAKSHMIKUMARAN & SRIDHARAN
Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan(L&S) is a full-service law firm, founded by Mr. V. Lakshmikumaran and V. Sridharan in 1985. For 3 consecutive years, they were ranked as No.1 taxation law firm by many legal platforms. The taxation team comprises of Mr. V. Lakshmikumaran, Mr. Parthasarthy R, and Mr. Vishwanatham T amongst other eminent names. The team renders advisory and litigation services as well as undertakes audit compliance in the matters related to direct and indirect tax, and international trade.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.lakshmisri.com/
HOW TO APPLY: Students can apply through the official website of the firm by logging in at https://interns.lakshmisri.com/Home/
- NISHITH DESAI ASSOCIATES
Established in 1989, NDA is a research and strategy international law firm that specializes in strategic legal, taxation and regulatory advice. The key practice areas of the firm are International Tax, International Tax Litigation, Competition Law, M&A, and Capital Markets.
Through their International Tax and Litigation practice, the firm assists its clients by representing them before tax authorities, High Court and Supreme Court, Dispute Resolution authorities, identifying and providing clients with strategic guidance against any tax controversies they might run into.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.nishithdesai.com/
HOW TO APPLY: One can send a resume and cover letter at internship@nishithdesai.com
YLCC would like to thank Simran Kaur for her valuable insights in this article.
