As a key member of Treelife’s Financial Advisory practice, I was instrumental in establishing and managing tax and regulatory advisory services for clients in the AIF and startup ecosystems. Throughout my tenure, I delivered a wide range of professional services, including AIF setups, lifecycle assistance for AIFs, tax structuring, transaction advisory, and regulatory liaison with authorities such as IFSCA, SEBI. Collaborating closely with clients, I provided tailored solutions to… Show more As a key member of Treelife’s Financial Advisory practice, I was instrumental in establishing and managing tax and regulatory advisory services for clients in the AIF and startup ecosystems. Throughout my tenure, I delivered a wide range of professional services, including AIF setups, lifecycle assistance for AIFs, tax structuring, transaction advisory, and regulatory liaison with authorities such as IFSCA, SEBI. Collaborating closely with clients, I provided tailored solutions to navigate complex financial, tax, and regulatory landscapes. Key achievements include:- AIF setup and allied services such as end-to-end lifecycle assistance, back-office operations, investor onboarding, and compliance advisory.- Established Treelife’s GIFT City operations, enhancing firm visibility through strategic partnerships, participation in industry events and seminars.- Worked with IFSCA authorities to contribute to regulations impacting FMEs, FinTechs, and other key sectors.- Led Treelife’s transfer pricing division.- Co-authored influential reports on GIFT IFSC, SEBI AIF regulations, and other regulatory and tax developments.- Provided financial and tax advisory to startups, structuring cross-border transactions (flip, mirror structures, reverse flip) for Indian and foreign clients.- Delivered transaction advisory services for fundraising, exit planning, and corporate restructuring. Show less

As a member of the deals team, I played a pivotal role in delivering direct-tax and regulatory services to esteemed clients in the financial services industry. My primary focus encompassed NBFCs, Private Equity and Credit Funds, representative offices of Foreign Banks, SEBI registered brokers, and Alternate Investment Funds.Throughout my tenure, I provided comprehensive professional services, including tax advisory, litigation and compliance assistance, due diligence, and regulatory… Show more As a member of the deals team, I played a pivotal role in delivering direct-tax and regulatory services to esteemed clients in the financial services industry. My primary focus encompassed NBFCs, Private Equity and Credit Funds, representative offices of Foreign Banks, SEBI registered brokers, and Alternate Investment Funds.Throughout my tenure, I provided comprehensive professional services, including tax advisory, litigation and compliance assistance, due diligence, and regulatory advisory in line with SEBI and RBI guidelines. Collaborating with major players in the financial services space, I consistently delivered tailored solutions to address complex tax and regulatory challenges. Show less

During my tenure at Anil A Masand & Co., I gained invaluable hands-on experience across multiple aspects of the financial industry, with a specific focus on tax, audit, and financial reporting services. This opportunity allowed me to build a strong foundation and develop an in-depth understanding of the essential elements within these domains.