Dhruv Janssen-Sanghavi Leaves Nishith Desai Associates To Establish Janssen-Sanghavi & Associates - International Tax Counsel

Dr. Dhruv Janssen-Sanghavi, a distinguished figure in international taxation, has established his firm, Janssen-Sanghavi & Associates International Tax Counsel. The firm will have offices in Amsterdam and in Mumbai. This strategic move comes after serving as the Co-Head of the International Tax and International Tax Litigation practices at Nishith Desai Associates for more than three years.

With an illustrious career spanning over 17 years, Dr. Janssen-Sanghavi has earned a stellar reputation for his expertise in international tax law and policy. Besides delivering exceptional results for clients, he has made noteworthy contributions to international tax scholarship and public policy. He is a recipient of the 2017 IFA President YIN Scientific Award and the 2013 IBA Tax Section scholarship. He is also recognised by Legal500 as a recommended lawyer.

On Linkedin, Mr. Pramod Kumar - the former Vice President of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal states: "I have witnessed his advocacy skills in my court room during my years in the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. Dhruv always amazed me with his deep knowledge of international taxation, his firm grip over the nuances of tax laws, and his admirable ability to incredibly simplify even the most complex cases before the Tribunals and Courts."

The decision to set up his own practice is driven by the desire to provide the highest quality of representation and advice to clients in the most efficient manner. "Janssen-Sanghavi & Associates adopts the philosophy that 'there is no better practice than good theory applied to a client's bespoke needs", he says, "and we shall have a laser focus on international tax litigation and advisory services".

This marks a significant milestone in the practice of international tax law in India. As a super- specialist practice, his niche expertise will be available to direct clients and to other firms in India, as the firm believes in collaboration. "We are committed to fostering long-term partnerships with our clients, providing them with strategic insights and effective representation and guidance to navigate the intricacies of tax treaties, transfer pricing, BEPS etc. We shall focus on issues of faced by both private clients as well as corporations," added Janssen- Sanghavi.

Having started his career with Nishith Desai Associates in 2007, Janssen-Sanghavi also worked with Vaish Associates before moving to academia in the Netherlands. After over 100 publications, and teaching over 1000 students in different parts of the world, he returned to full-time practice with Nishith Desai Associates in January 2021.

"Whilst I am thrilled to take this step in my career," he said, "I am deeply grateful to Mr. Nishith Desai for being my mentor, and introducing me to the world of International Taxation all those years ago. It is wonderful to have his blessings as 1 embark on the next chapter in my professional journey."