TLC Legal is a sophisticated indirect tax-focused boutique that brings together lawyers, tax consultants and chartered accountants. Many on the legal side have additional accounting qualifications. The firm specialises in advisory and litigation relating to indirect tax, covering goods and services tax, customs, central excise, service tax, VAT, foreign trade policy, Foreign Exchange Management Act and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The firm has offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Bengaluru.
The main contacts at the firm are all indirect tax specialists: managing partner Vipin Jain, senior partners Vishal Agrawal and partner Aqeel Sheerazi.
In an ongoing novel and complex highlight, the team is representing Sterlite Technologies as the appellants against the Union of India and Sumitomo Electricals before the anti-dumping bench of the Customs Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal. The client had challenged the central government’s decision to not impose safeguard duty as recommended by the director general of safeguards.
Client feedback
“TLC Legal has pool of great talent. They provide best solution to indirect tax issues, be it litigation or advisory. Their thorough knowledge helps clients to resolve the issue with the revenue department. Their preparation for arguing an issue before court is commendable. Their approach and ability to explain is exceptional.” – Tax
Vipin Jain
“He is a very good listener. He is a great solution provider. He is very accessible. He possesses in-depth knowledge of law. His representation skills are exceptional.”
