Practice Areas
-Corporate Law Practice
-Intellectual Property Rights Practice
-Indirect Tax and Import Trade Laws Practice
-Arbitration & Alternate Dispute Resolution Practice

Background
Vivek is a graduate in Mathematics (Honours) from St. Stephens College, Delhi University. He completed his studies in law also from the Delhi University.

Experience
Vivek, a co founder member and Senior Partner has been in practice for more than 16 years. He heads Corporate Law Practice, Regulatory Practice and Indirect Tax Practice.

His forte lies in the area of corporate structuring and strategizing investments inbound or outbound. He has vast experience in establishing tax efficient structures which allow wealth creation and provide options to unlock value at all levels. A skilled and experienced negotiator, Vivek is capable of structuring complex transactions in the edifice of efficient commercial solutions. His expertise also includes advising on clearances – RBI / FIPB / SIA etc. – as may be required.

Vivek is also a specialist in Customs, Central Excise, Service Tax, VAT and Import Trade Control issues. He regularly advises some of the biggest Indian and Multi National Corporates on their indirect tax compliance and other allied issues. He has successfully established a niche IPR practice with respect to enforcement. He enjoys the unique synergy of an indirect tax expert mandated on IPR enforcement issues arising out of Border Control measures under the TRIPS Agreement.

Vivek has substantial experience on the Regulatory side, having drafted the first ever Distribution Licence – that was issued by the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission under the new Electricity Act of 2003 – for Delhi. He is frequently called upon by the Government for assistance in drafting and framing Rules and Regulations ranging from Anti – Dumping to Border Measures etc.

Vivek regularly advises some of the premier Fortune 500 Companies also.