Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Elevates Sixteen Partners to Executive Partner Roles
Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys (LKS) has elevated sixteen of its partners to the position of Executive Partner, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s commitment to cultivating leadership from within and reinforcing its culture of legal excellence. This latest round of elevations underscores LKS’s dedication to recognising exceptional talent and rewarding consistent contributions that align with its long-term vision of delivering trusted counsel and high-quality legal services to clients across India and beyond.
Speaking about the new promotions, V Lakshmikumaran, Managing Partner, said,
“These promotions are a testament to the extraordinary talent and dedication within our firm. Each new Executive Partner brings unique perspectives and deep expertise that will not only enhance our service delivery but also drive the firm’s long-term vision. I am confident their leadership will further strengthen our standards and create enduring value for our clients. My warmest congratulations to all on this well-deserved achievement.”
This wave of elevations also demonstrates LKS’s clear strategic focus on strengthening capabilities in emerging practice areas, driving growth in priority industry sectors, and expanding its presence across key geographies in India. The sixteen newly appointed Executive Partners embody the firm’s deeply rooted values of excellence, knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to supporting clients through complex legal challenges. Their promotion reflects LKS’s commitment to building future-ready leadership that will continue to shape the firm’s legacy in India’s dynamic legal and business landscape.
Effective from 1st July 2025, the newly promoted Executive Partners and their respective practice areas and office locations are:
| Name | Practice Areas | Office Location |
|---|---|---|
| Amar Pratap Singh | Tax | Chandigarh |
| Asish Philip Abraham | Corporate and Tax | Mumbai |
| Atul Gupta | Tax | Prayagraj |
| Devinder Bagia | International Trade and WTO | New Delhi |
| Gaurav Dayal | Corporate M&A | New Delhi |
| Jaya Pandeya | Intellectual Property | New Delhi |
| Krati Singh | Tax | Chandigarh |
| Narendra S Dave | Tax | Hyderabad |
| Rahul Tangri | Tax | Kolkata |
| Rajesh Ostwal | Tax | Mumbai |
| S K Noorul Hassan | Corporate M&A | Hyderabad |
| Shweta Kathuria | Tax | New Delhi |
| Sriram S | Tax | Mumbai |
| Syed Maqdum Peeran | Disputes | Bengaluru |
| Vinay Kumar Jain | Tax | Mumbai |
| Yogendra Aldak | Disputes | New Delhi |
These promotions reaffirm the firm’s commitment to strengthening leadership depth, expanding strategic capabilities, and enhancing its ability to deliver trusted legal solutions to clients navigating India’s evolving business and regulatory environment.
Executive Partner Profiles
Amar Pratap Singh
Amar Pratap Singh is based in the Chandigarh office and leads the GST advisory practice for LKS in the region. He brings extensive experience appearing before the Supreme Court, High Courts, State Sales Tax Tribunals and CESTAT, handling complex indirect tax litigation. Amar has successfully guided numerous clients through GST transition and compliance strategies, blending litigation and consulting capabilities. He frequently delivers lectures for industry chambers and professional institutes.
Academic Background: B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), National Law Institute University, Bhopal.
Asish Philip Abraham
Asish Philip Abraham is a Partner in the Corporate Practice at LKS, based in Mumbai, advising clients on M&A, corporate restructuring, regulatory and general corporate matters. He has over a decade of experience working with domestic and multinational companies across industries including digital, e-commerce and services sectors. Asish has worked extensively on GST impact assessments and transition assignments and was part of Infosys’ GST Project knowledge team. He started his career in indirect tax litigation and regularly speaks at industry seminars.
Academic Background: B.B.A., LL.B., Symbiosis Law School, Pune.
Atul Gupta
Atul Gupta is a senior lawyer in the firm’s indirect tax practice with more than 18 years of experience. Based in Prayagraj, he represents clients before various tribunals and courts, including the Supreme Court and High Courts, on Service Tax, Central Excise, Customs, VAT and GST matters. Atul has also handled international trade remedy work, representing the Government of India and exporters before WTO panels and foreign trade authorities.
Academic Background: B.Sc. (Mathematics, Economics & Statistics) – University of Allahabad; LL.B. – University of Meerut; Fellow Member, Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
Devinder Bagia
Devinder Bagia is a dual-qualified chartered accountant and lawyer advising clients on International Trade and WTO law, based in New Delhi. He represents governments, exporters and industries in anti-dumping and safeguard investigations both in India and abroad. Devinder also has rich experience in customs advisory, litigation, trade policy and handling foreign exchange and money laundering cases. Before joining LKS, he worked in CA firms on VAT and indirect taxes.
Academic Background: Chartered Accountant (ACA, All India Rank Holder) – ICAI; B.Com – Delhi University; LL.B. – Delhi University.
Gaurav Dayal
Gaurav Dayal is a Corporate, M&A and PE Partner at LKS, based in New Delhi. With over 15 years of experience, he advises private equity and venture capital funds, MNCs and Indian corporates on complex cross-border and domestic transactions. He has worked on notable deals across manufacturing, IT, healthcare, food & agriculture, and renewable energy sectors. His recent mandates include large global divestitures and high-value strategic investments.
Academic Background:B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), National Law School of India University, Bengaluru.
Jaya Pandeya
Jaya Pandeya is a senior member of the IPR practice with over 15 years of experience, specialising in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in electronics and software. She handles hearings before the Indian Patent Office and provides legal support for Indian clients filing abroad. Jaya plays a key role in strategic prosecution for large patent portfolios, helping clients identify licensing opportunities and managing evidence of use analysis.
Education: B.E. (Electronics), University of Mumbai; LL.B., University of Delhi; Registered Patent Agent.
Krati Singh
Krati Singh is a Partner in the Chandigarh office with strong expertise in indirect tax litigation, customs and GST. With over a decade of experience, she represents leading companies before appellate authorities and CESTAT. Her robust accounting knowledge supports her holistic approach to indirect tax matters and transaction structuring. Krati has been with LKS since 2010, advising on high-stakes cases for major corporates.
Academic Background: LL.B., National Law University, Jodhpur.
Narendra S Dave
Narendra S Dave is a Partner in the Indirect Tax practice at LKS, Hyderabad. He advises leading corporate clients on GST, Service Tax, Excise and Customs issues and represents them before Tribunals and High Courts. Narendra is also a Chartered Accountant, which gives him a keen insight into transaction structuring and tax strategy.
Academic Background: B.Com, LL.B. – University of Mumbai; Associate Member, ICAI.
Rahul Tangri
Rahul Tangri leads the Kolkata practice of LKS, overseeing both consulting and litigation assignments in indirect and direct tax. He appears regularly before multiple High Courts and Tax Tribunals across eastern India. Rahul has a strong track record advising companies on tax-efficient structuring and compliance, and he is a Chartered Accountant and law graduate.
Academic Background: B.Com (Hons.), University of Delhi; LL.B.; Chartered Accountant.
Rajesh Ostwal
Rajesh Ostwal is based in Mumbai and specialises in GST, Excise and Service Tax. He regularly appears before the High Court, CESTAT and other authorities, and has argued several landmark cases. Rajesh advises clients on transaction structuring and litigation management for diverse industries, including Automobiles, Chemicals, Renewables and Textiles.
Academic Background: LL.B., Mumbai University; Associate Member, ICAI.
S K Noorul Hassan
Noorul Hassan, based in Hyderabad, is part of the General Corporate, M&A, PE and VC practice. With over 15 years of experience, he advises founders, investors and corporates on transactions, governance, employment matters and legal audits. Noorul has extensive experience in advising IT, pharma, fintech, agriculture and real estate clients on M&A, JVs and investments.
Academic Background: Associate Company Secretary (ICSI, All India Rank Holder); Cost Accountant (ICMAI); LL.B., Osmania University; B.Com, Acharya Nagarjuna University.
Shweta Kathuria
Shweta Kathuria is a senior member of the Indirect Tax practice, advising clients from manufacturing and services sectors on GST, compliance and transaction structuring. A Chartered Accountant and law graduate, she has over 15 years of experience and was part of the team that developed India’s GST portal. Shweta has worked extensively on cross-border transactions, valuation models and tax optimisations.
Academic Background: B.Com (Hons.), University of Delhi; LL.B., CC University; Fellow Member, ICAI.
S. Sriram
Sriram is a Partner in the Direct Tax and Economic Offences Laws team at LKS, Mumbai. A Chartered Accountant and Advocate, he handles domestic tax laws, transfer pricing, business structuring and white-collar crime matters. Sriram appears before Courts and Tribunals nationwide and advises on anti-money laundering, benami and foreign exchange matters. He is a regular speaker on tax and economic offences.
Academic Background: B.Com; LL.B.; Chartered Accountant.
Syed Maqdum Peeran
Syed Maqdum Peeran is a litigator specialising in indirect tax and commercial disputes, based in Bengaluru. He represents clients on GST, Service Tax, VAT and commercial litigation, including Contract Law, IPR and IBC matters. Syed frequently appears before Karnataka High Court, Commercial Courts, NCLT, Labour Courts and other forums for clients from IT, e-commerce, infrastructure and automotive sectors.
Academic Background: Advocate; LL.B.
Vinay Kumar Jain
Vinay Kumar Jain is based in Mumbai and focuses on GST and Service Tax litigation and advisory. He regularly appears before CESTAT and quasi-judicial forums and has delivered numerous judgments for major clients in BFSI, insurance, real estate and technology sectors. Vinay is an active speaker and a rank holder in both ICAI and ICSI examinations.
Academic Background: LL.B., Mumbai University; Associate Member, ICAI; Associate Member, ICSI.
Yogendra Aldak
Yogendra Aldak is part of LKS’s Disputes team in New Delhi, handling indirect tax, commercial disputes, arbitrations and IBC matters. He has represented Indian and global clients before High Courts, NCLT/NCLAT and Supreme Court and is an accredited arbitrator with APCAM. Yogendra advises on cross-border regulatory issues, government policies and has acted as amicus before tax tribunals.
Academic Background: B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
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