Our Team
Deven brings over 14 years of experience in transfer pricing and international tax, having previously worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where he advised leading Indian and multinational corporations on complex cross-border tax matters.
His expertise spans the full spectrum of transfer pricing services, including global documentation, TP planning and policy design, risk assessment, litigation strategy, and compliance management. Deven has worked extensively across a broad range of sectors, including FMCG, IT/ITeS, pharmaceuticals, telecom, and emerging technology, giving him a strong command over industry-specific value chains and pricing dynamics.
He is particularly proficient at handling high-stakes TP audits, APA, Safe Harbour applications, and PE attribution issues. Deven has led advisory on complex intra-group transactions involving marketing intangibles, revenue-sharing models, and cross-charging mechanisms, offering practical, defensible solutions tailored to both Indian regulations and OECD guidelines.
Known for his methodical approach and strong technical acumen, Deven works closely with clients to proactively manage transfer pricing risks while aligning pricing strategies with commercial realities and global compliance frameworks.
Contact: deven.shah@dsmscollp.com
Sumit brings over 13 years of extensive experience in Direct and Indirect Taxation. Prior to joining the firm, Sumit held prominent tax leadership positions at Danaher, Trafigura, and Tata Cummins. During his stint in these roles, he acquired substantial expertise in tax matters for complex transactions in these multinational organizations across a range of industries including life sciences and biotechnology, medical equipment, manufacturing, commodities, automobiles, and technology.
His expertise covers a broad spectrum of tax functions, including corporate tax compliance and assessments, business set-up and M&A restructuring, transfer pricing documentation and cross border advisory, international tax optimization and PE advisory, tax treaty analysis, strategic planning for inbound/outbound investments, GST advisory on business transaction, GST diagnostic review and impact assessment, Customs Import and export advisory, Customs SVB support, Tax governance and risk management, Tax technology integration and compliance automation, strategic review of litigation, handling litigation and representation before Tax Authorities.
His background enables him to offer commercially robust, technically strong, and industry-aligned tax strategies which makes him a trusted advisor serving both domestic and multinational corporations.
Contact: sumit.jain@dsmscollp.com
Mihir is a seasoned tax advisor with over 13 years of experience in Direct tax and international taxation, having previously worked with leading global firms such as PwC and KPMG. He has advised several large multinational corporations and Indian promoter-led businesses across a wide range of industries, including FMCG, EPC, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, and chemicals.
His core expertise lies in structuring cross-border transactions, developing efficient cash repatriation strategies, and advising on inbound and outbound investments, with a strong focus on both income-tax and exchange control (FEMA) implications. Mihir brings deep experience in group tax restructuring, advising tax efficient operating model, tax compliance, and handling tax litigation across various forums.
His hands-on experience includes managing tax audits, assessment proceedings, appellate representation, and drafting of legal submissions. Mihir also assists clients with withholding tax issues and related advisory, tax treaty analysis, capital gain tax implication for direct and indirect transfer of shares, tax due diligence, global mobility and expatriate taxation, and business reorganization from a corporate tax perspective.
Known for his strategic mindset and clarity in execution, Mihir blends technical knowledge with practical understanding of business issues, making him a trusted advisor to promoters, CFOs and tax/finance teams.
Contact: mihir.patwa@dsmscollp.com
