Aditya Bhattachrya, Partner at King Stubb & Kasiva, Shares Insights on Evolving Expectations from Tax Counsel

Aditya Bhattachrya has been featured in a recent interview discussing the evolving role of tax counsel in today’s complex regulatory and commercial environment. With over 15 years of experience in taxation and commercial litigation, Aditya has appeared in more than 300 reported matters across various High Courts and regularly represents clients before the Supreme Court of India, CESTAT, NCLT, and NCLAT.

In the interview, Aditya highlights that leading corporations today expect their tax counsel to go beyond conventional litigation support. Modern tax advisory, he notes, requires a deep understanding of compliance frameworks, risk assessment, commercial structuring, and forward-looking strategy. He emphasises that clarity, commercial awareness, and the ability to anticipate exposure are critical attributes sought by large enterprises operating in dynamic regulatory landscapes.

Reflecting on his professional journey, Aditya discusses his transition from a focused tax litigation practice to handling complex commercial disputes, and how appearances across multiple judicial forums have shaped a nuanced and forum-sensitive litigation approach. He also shares his experience in specialised areas such as commodity classification disputes, having worked on significant matters including those involving Parle Agro and Hamdard, which have contributed to shaping classification jurisprudence in India.

Recognised as a ‘Future Star’ by Benchmark Litigation and a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ by The Legal 500, Aditya reiterates that such accolades bring not only encouragement but also a heightened sense of professional responsibility.

Looking ahead, he observes that GST litigation, insolvency-linked disputes, and the growing intersection of tax and commercial laws will continue to define the next phase of complex litigation in India.

The full interview offers valuable insights for corporations, in-house counsel, and professionals navigating the rapidly evolving tax and regulatory landscape.