Vaish Associates Advocates is a well-regarded law firm in India with offices in New Delhi and Mumbai. The firm is reputed in the market for its top-tier tax practice and strengths in dispute resolution, intellectual property, and corporate law. With a robust team of experienced lawyers, the firm has established a reputation for effectively handling complex legal matters across multiple sectors. The tax group has made significant strides in its tax practice over the past 12 months, establishing itself as a leader in navigating complex tax regulations and providing strategic advisory services. The firm has successfully represented clients in high-stakes tax disputes and has been involved in several landmark cases that underscore its expertise. Key individuals at Vaish Associates include joint managing partner Vinay Vaish, senior partners Sandhya Iyer and Vijay Pal Dalmia, and associate partners Rajesh Jain and Aditya Dhar.
Work highlights
Successfully represented a global appliances maker in a pivotal case regarding advertising, marketing, and promotion (AMP) expenses. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's ruling, emphasising the necessity of tangible evidence in transfer pricing cases, which has substantial implications for the consumer durables sector.
Successfully defended an Indian commodity spot exchange in a high-stakes case challenging the maintainability of its civil suit in front of the Bombay High Court.
Work highlights
Successfully represented an Indian conglomerate in a significant arbitration case against Ultratech Cement regarding asset return claims.
Acting for a domestic real estate developer in a significant cross-border dispute before the National Company Law Tribunal, concerning the implementation of a scheme sanctioned in 2018.
