SHAILESH BHUTA
Managing Partner

Mr. Shailesh Bhuta, a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, is the Founder, Managing Partner & Guiding Force of the firm with over 38 years of experience. He is also a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, a member of Indian Institute of Insolvency Professionals of ICAI, an Insolvency Professional under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Shailesh Bhuta is rated as one of the acknowledged experts in the field of Search and Seizure and Survey proceedings under Income Tax Act. He is also well-versed in Direct Tax, Consultancy & representation before Income Tax Department in assessment proceedings and appellate proceedings, be it before CIT(A) or ITAT. His areas of expertise include the following: - Search & Seizure & Survey proceeding - Tax and regulatory advisory and compliance services - Transfer pricing - Direct taxes

HARSH BHUTA
Partner

Harsh Bhuta, as a Partner at BSC, leads the Corporate Finance Practice of the Firm in addition to his active involvement in BSC’s other service lines. Harsh is a CFA, USA Charter Holder and a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, All India rank holder. He is a Registered Valuer under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India. He started his career in audit with Price Waterhouse Coopers and then moved to investment banking working with a boutique of investment banks. Harsh, until recently, was an integral part of the Transaction Advisory practice at Ernst & Young for 3 years in India where he was at the forefront to many epoch-making deal closures. With over 10 years of experience, Harsh has advised a number of private equity investors, multinational companies, banking groups, and other financial services intermediaries in establishing operations in India. Mergers and acquisitions, valuation, due diligence besides providing taxation and business advisory services. His areas of expertise include the following: - Tax and regulatory advisory and compliance services. - Valuation, due diligence, Corporate Advisory. - IPO Roll Out,Treasury & Investment Management. - Litigation before Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. - Structuring for Merger & Acquisition in Corporate Landscape.

JAY JHAVERI
Partner

Jay was a partner at JVJ & Co and has an extensive experience in fields on Indirect Taxation, RERA and Transaction Advisory Services. He as in-depth knowledge and practical experience in handling complex Indirect tax matters including representations at various appellate levels. He has been at the fore of assisting diverse sectors in implementation of GST and RERA. Jay is also an expert at RERA matters with an in-depth knowledge of RERA laws and has also represented various matters before RERA authorities. Prior to founding JVJ & Co, he has worked with the investment banking and advisory teams at Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC), Accenture Consulting (Singapore) and BMR Advisors where he has acquired extensive knowledge in the areas of Transaction Advisory, Valuations, M&A and Audit & Assurance. He has over a decade of post qualification experience with diverse experience across varied industrial sectors and is engaged by various other CA firms for various consultation and advisory assignments especially with respect to Indirect Taxation, Transaction Advisory and Valuations. He has worked extensively on M&A deals with focus to providing single window solutions involving complex structures and has independently handled the entire process from buyer scouting to closing deals. Jay is a gold medalist (MBA) from SP Jain (topper) , Rankholder Chartered Accountant (at all levels – AIR 8th at Final CA, 10th at IPCC and 17th at Level 1 ), Rankholder Company Seceratary (AIR 22nd), a qualified Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA ,USA) and a level 1 Financial Risk Manager (FRM, USA). He is also an aggregate topper for FY, SY & TYBCOM (consolidated) at Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics.

SNEHA PADHIAR
Partner

Sneha is a Partner at BSC and is associated with the firm since 2007. She is a fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accountant of India and is a commerce graduate from Mumbai University. Sneha is an integral part of the Tax Team of BSC. With rich experience in the field of direct taxation she has successfully represented and assisted in client representation before various income tax authorities for assessment, re-assessment, search and seizure proceedings and CIT(A) proceeding. She also briefs and assists the counsels for various matters before ITSC, ITAT and High Court. Her areas of expertise includes the following:- Tax regulatory advisory and compliance services, search & seizure and survey proceedings, Transaction advisory and tax planning for individuals, HUF's firms and corporates, Litigation before CIT(A), ITAT and ITSC, Tax audit for various companies and firms.

ATUL GALA
Partner

Atul Gala is a Partner at BSC and an integral part of the Auditing & Assurance Team. He cleared Chartered Accountancy in 1994 and developed career in audit field. Also, an Insolvency Professional under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Prior to this, he was working with Haribhakti & Co. LLP wherein he joined as an Assistant Manager in 2001 and became a Partner in August, 2012. He worked there for over 25 years, where he attained experience in audits across various fields. With a work experience of more than 23 years, Atul specializes in providing audit and assurance services to listed and private limited companies of considerable size and C&AG Audits. His areas of expertise include the following: Statutory audits, Tax audits & Limited Reviews. IPO Work Corporate Governance Have worked on major audit assignments entrusted by Comptroller and Auditor General of India(C&AG) and Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) working under Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG). Apart from these, also developed expertise in audits of manufacturing industry. Limited review and corporate governance under SEBI regulation and tax audit under Income Tax Act are the other areas of assurance practice wherein he has been an expert and serving various clients. Off late, developed expertise in IPO work and IndAS as well.

Jignesh Shah
Partner

Jignesh is a one of the leading Partners at BSC in the international and corporate tax practice. With a work experience of more than 22 years, Jignesh specializes in providing international tax, corporate tax and personal tax services to multinational and Indian companies of considerable size

Prior to joining BSC, Jignesh was working with Ernst & Young LLP for more than 15 years

Rajesh Shah
Partner
Audit & Corporate Tax

Rajesh Shah as Partner at BSC, leads Management & Internal Audit Practice of the firm in addition to his active involvement in Corporate Taxation & Statutory Audits.

He became Chartered Accountant in November, 1981 and cleared all the exams in first attempt. He is a rank holder in inter CA exam

Dishit Shah
Partner
Corporate Finance & Audit

Dishit is an Associate Chartered Accountant having qualified in the year 2010; and has more than 10 years of extensive experience

He focusses mainly on Audit, Corporate Finance and the Business Outsourcing vertical. Responsible for managing international client relations and supervising audit teams; he has brought with him globally recognized audit methodologies and best practices

AJIT JHAVERI
Senior Director

Prior to joining the firm, Mr Ajit Jhaveri was practicing through his constancy firm which started in 1986 and has over 30 years of extensive experience in representing varied Domestic and International Tax matters before various tax authorities including Commissioner Appeals, Additional & Deputy commissioner, Members of Tax Tribunal & Settlement Commission in additions to normal tax matters & tax audits with a forte in the field on Indirect Taxes. He has handled special audits assignments of direct and indirect Tax as well as search & survey matters. He has unparalleled taxation experience across variety of industrial sectors with a knack of handling complex litigation matters with utmost client satisfaction including advisory on matters involving direct and indirect tax implications for restructuring of sick companies, insolvent companies and companies under liquidation. He has also been used for consultation on various complex matters by the indirect tax department.

AH RATHOD
Senior Director

Mr. A.H. Rathod is Master of Commerce, (M. Com) and Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) He is Ex-Additional Commissioner of State tax, Mumbai, Maharashtra in Sept. 2017. Prior to joining Bhuta Shah & Co LLP, he was working with Sales Tax Dept. [Govt of Maharashtra]. He has joined Sales Tax Department in 1988 as Assistant Commissioner of sales tax through Maharashtra public service commission. He has worked for 29 years and gained the experience in various Acts. His areas of expertise includes knowledge of the following: GST, MVAT ACT, BST ACT, CST ACT Works Contract Act, Profession Tax Act, Luxury Tax Act, Entry Tax Act. Sugarcane Purchase Tax Act, Chit Fund.

Rahul S. Jain
Director

Rahul S. Jain is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a key member of the BSC Family focussing mainly on the Indirect Taxation and Insolvency and Bankruptcy practice

Adept at helping his clients relate their business strategies to the indirect tax & regulatory environment, Rahul puts to use his work experience of more than 15 years, towards GST, Customs Duty and other Indirect Taxes.

He has wide-ranging corporate work experience, having served in senior positions Ernst & Young and Leading Indian CA Firms.

Avnish Arora
Senior Director

Avnish Arora is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a key member of the BSC Family focussing mainly on the Direct Taxation, International Taxation and Regulatory practice.

Adept at helping his clients in meeting their business strategies, Avnish puts to use his work experience of more than 22 years, towards tax planning, transaction structuring both inbound & outbound, tax litigations.

He has wide-ranging consulting experience, having served in senior positions with large tax and accounting firms including ‘Big Six’ firms.

Santosh Desai
Partner
Cybersecurity Strategy and Services

Seasoned Cyber Security , IT Risk advisory and Data Centre Strategist backed with 35 plus years of insightful experience in international (USA, Europe, ME) and domestic environment

In-depth knowledge of Technology-Consulting-Outsourcing, and supporting engagements across multiple industry vertical including BFSI, Engineering, Public Sector , Defence.

Graduate for Mumbai university in BSC Tech in computer technology , BSC –Physics and an ISO27001 Lead auditor.

TEJAS LALIWALA

Tejas is a Partner at BSC and an integral part of the Auditing, Assurance, Risk Management Team. Prior to this, he was a part of Suresh Surana & Associates & Deloitte’s audit team. Tejas is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a Bachelor of Commerce from the Mumbai University. He has completed Diploma in IFR from ACCA. With a work experience of 13 years, Tejas specializes in providing auditing services under Ind-AS, accounting advisory including onshore and offshore outsourced services, to leading Indian Companies. His areas of expertise include the following: Statutory audits including Limited Reviews of financial statements under Indian GAAP; and Ind-AS, IFRS; Tax Audit / VAT Audit Risk Management and Internal Audit.

DHRUV BHUTA

Dhruv Bhuta is a Director at BSC leading the Legal Practice of the Firm. Dhruv is a member of the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa having completed his Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Legal Sciences from Government Law College, Mumbai University. He started his career at Kanga & Co. and Dhaval Vussonji & Associates. He then moved to AZB & Partners where he worked for close to 3 years on over 40 legal assignments in the mergers & acquisitions, private equity and restructuring practice areas. With over 5 years of experience, Dhruv has advised several large corporates, private equity funds, and banks in the context of acquisitions, divestments, cross-border investments, joint ventures, restructuring and financing transactions across multiple sectors including insurance, steel, textiles and consumer durables. Dhruv’s areas of expertise include corporate advisory, mergers and acquisitions, insolvency, legal due diligence, structuring and regulatory compliance.

MEHAK BHUTA

Mehak is a Partner at BSC and an integral part of the Tax and Regulatory services practice. She is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a Bachelor of Commerce from the Mumbai University. She continued her education in Taxation at the Leiden University in the Netherlands. Mehak placed amongst the top 3 in her class, for the Advanced Transfer Pricing course at the International Tax Centre. Before joining BSC, Mehak worked in the renewable energy sector in Mumbai. Prior to this, she was a part of EY India’s International Taxation team and was associated with EY for over 3 years. Mehak has experience in advising and assisting companies in various sectors including Pharmaceuticals companies, private equity clients, manufacturing, trading, software development, consultancy services, etc. Mehak’s areas of expertise include Tax regulatory, advisory & compliance services, Transfer pricing and FEMA.

Dipen Shah

Dipen is a Director at BSC & a part of the Tax Team at BSC. He is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a Commerce Graduate. Dipen has completed diploma in Indian accounting standards (ICAI) Skills. He has experience in Conversion and Compliance work related to Indian Accounting standards (Ind As), corporate restructuring, implementation of various new software in accounting, direct taxation and audits. Dipen’s area of expertise includes Transaction Advisory, assistance, training of staff and conversion of financials with respect to Ind AS and GAAP principles ; Corporate Restructuring – Mergers, reverse mergers, De-mergers etc; SAP implementation or Transition audit

Yashesh Ashar

Yashesh is a Partner at BSC and an integral part of the Tax and regulatory team. Yashesh has over 13 years of tax and regulatory experience as well as in M&A, group restructuring, inbound and outbound investment structuring, transaction structuring, due diligence, fund and structuring, tax modelling and negotiations, wealth and estate planning. Prior to this, he was a part of various Big 4 firms PwC and EY. Yashesh is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a Bachelor of Commerce from the Mumbai University. Yashesh has authored / co-authored various articles on tax, regulatory and transaction aspect

Laher Shah

Laher shah has more than 10 years of post-qualification experience in the field of Indirect taxes and corporate and allied laws.

She has in-depth knowledge and practical experience in handling and representing varied Domestic and International Tax matters before various tax authorities including Commissioner Appeals, Additional & Deputy commissioner, Members of Tax Tribunal & Settlement Commission in addition to normal tax matters & tax audits with a forte in the field on Indirect Taxes.

She has in-depth knowledge of various corporate and allied laws and has experience of handling and representing before Registrar of companies

She has independently hand various Bank audit assignments.

Nilesh Patel
Associate Partner

Nilesh Patel is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from California Board of Accountancy, and a Former Indian Revenue Service Officer. He has studied International Taxation and Transfer Pricing at University of California, Los Angeles. Nilesh is a key member of the BSC Family focusing mainly on Direct Taxation {including International Taxation and Transfer Pricing) and Regulatory Practice.

Adept at helping his Clients relate their business strategies to the Tax & Regulatory environment, Nilesh puts to use his work experience of more than 28 years, towards Tax Planning & Transaction Structuring, both inbound & outbound.