Khaitan & Co enhances M&A Tax & Regulatory practice
Khaitan & Co enhances M&A Tax & Regulatory practice
Kotak will work out of the firm's Mumbai office where he is currently based
In his new role at Khaitan & Co, Hiten Kotak, a former partner at Pricewaterhouse Coopers, will work for the firm's Mumbai office.
M&A Tax practice at PwC was led by Kotak. With over three decades of experience, he advises clients on M&A structuring and cross-border transactions concerning reorganizations, divestitures, minority purchases and joint ventures arising from both domestic and cross-border corporate restructuring.
Additionally, Kotak advises some credible business groups on succession planning and wealth management.
Kotak spent five years with KPMG, the joint head of the Tax Department, before joining PwC.
Khaitan & Co's Executive Director, Amar Sinhji, commented on Hiten Kotak joining the firm:
"Our Firm is very pleased to welcome Hiten Kotak to the Direct Tax Practice as Executive Director. During his three decades of practice, Hiten has become an industry leader in the area of Mergers & Acquisitions Tax and Regulatory law. Furthermore, he will advise on strategies related to wealth, estate and succession planning. We are very excited to have Hiten join us to strengthen our M&A Tax & Regulatory and Private Client practices. This is definitely a great addition to our team!"
