Senior Associate | Centralis Law Firm
Advocate | Former Company Secretary
With over 20 years of distinguished experience, Mukesh Babu Sharma is a senior legal advisor specializing in direct tax law. His professional journey—spanning roles as both a qualified Company Secretary and now an Advocate—has equipped him with a unique, multidimensional perspective on complex legal and regulatory challenges.
Focused on strategic tax advisory across domestic and international tax matters, including transfer pricing, tax treaty interpretation, permanent establishment issues, and cross-border transaction taxation. Advises on structuring foreign investments into India with jurisdictional planning, repatriation strategies, and exit tax implications, as well as evolving issues such as angel tax and the equalisation levy.
Led numerous internal investigations for corporations, board committees, and senior management on allegations of financial irregularities, accounting fraud, and anti-bribery concerns—often overlapping with regulatory proceedings by SEBI and successfully resolved through internally validated findings.
Trusted advisor to companies navigating regulatory scrutiny, reputational risks, and governmental oversight. Provides counsel on anti-corruption frameworks, pre-investment diligence, and compliance strategies for inbound investments.
A seasoned litigator, regularly represents clients before courts, tax tribunals, and statutory authorities. Skilled in developing litigation strategies, drafting submissions, and managing complex, high-stakes disputes across industries.