Trilegal announces Jitendra Motwani as Partner in the Taxation practice

Mumbai, 03 November 2025: Trilegal, a leading full-service law firm in India, is pleased to announce the addition of distinguished tax practitioner Jitendra Motwani as a Partner in its Taxation practice. This appointment reinforces the firm’s commitment to delivering top-tier, integrated tax solutions amid an increasingly complex regulatory environment. With his joining, the firm’s all-equity partnership strength stands at 149.

Nishant Parikh and Sridhar Gorthi, Partners and Members of the Management Committee, said, “We are delighted to welcome Jitendra. His expertise complements our vision of delivering holistic tax solutions to our clients. As regulatory developments and indirect tax frameworks continue to evolve, his joining further strengthens our ability to serve clients seamlessly across legal and tax domains.”

Himanshu Sinha, Partner- Tax Practice, Trilegal, added, “The complexity of indirect tax demands more than legal acumen; it requires strategic foresight and nuanced commercial understanding. We believe Jitendra will play a pivotal role in driving our growth, further deepening our capabilities, and elevating the value we deliver to clients.”

Trilegal’s Tax Practice is one of the largest and most diverse among Tier 1 law firms in India. The practice spans direct tax (M&A, corporate, international, expatriate and employee taxation), transfer pricing, indirect taxes (GST, customs, state and local taxes), and trade (foreign trade policy, anti-dumping, SEZs), covering both advisory and contentious matters, and serving clients across all sectors.

On his joining, Jitendra Motwani said, “I am thrilled to be joining Trilegal, a firm that has consistently demonstrated excellence, integrity, and forward-looking vision. The firm’s collaborative culture and cross-practice depth provide the perfect platform to deliver sophisticated, business-focused tax advice and help clients navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment.”

About Jitendra Motwani

Jitendra Motwani is a highly experienced disputes and tax practitioner with over two decades of expertise in indirect taxation and Regulatory Litigation. His practice spans advisory and litigation across GST, Customs, Trade, Central Excise, VAT, Service Tax, Foreign Trade Policy, FEMA. Jitendra regularly represents clients before the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, Tax Tribunals, and other quasi-judicial authorities, bringing strategic depth and clarity to complex tax matters. He is known for his nuanced understanding of regulatory frameworks and his ability to deliver commercially sound, solution-oriented counsel. His work has consistently been recognised by leading legal publications, reflecting his reputation as a trusted advisor in high-stakes tax and regulatory disputes. Jitendra was awarded Tax Litigation Lawyer of the Year (APAC) at the ITR Awards 2025, listed among Forbes India’s Top Individual Lawyers 2024, named a Recommended Lawyer in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025, recognised as a Litigation Star in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2025, acknowledged as a Distinguished Practitioner by Asia Law 2025, highly regarded for Tax Controversy by ITR World Tax, India Jurisdiction and, reaffirming his standing as a leading practitioner in his area of practice.

About Trilegal

Trilegal is a leading full-service law firm in India with over 25 years of experience, trusted for its in-depth expertise and client-centric approach. The firm advises a diverse set of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, global investment funds, major Indian conglomerates, domestic and international banks, technology and media giants, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. With 149 partners operating under a distinctive lockstep model, Trilegal is the largest equity partnership in the country. The firm retains over 1,200 professionals across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Gurugram offices.

Trilegal has consistently been recognised among India’s top-tier firms in leading legal directories such as Chambers & Partners (Asia Pacific and Global), Legal 500 Asia Pacific, and Benchmark Litigation. It has also earned several prestigious accolades, including being named Best Overall Law Firm by India Business Law Journal (IBLJ) 2025, Innovative Lawyers in Disputes & Crisis Management by the Financial Times (FT) Innovative Lawyers Asia-Pacific Awards in 2025, M&A Firm of the Year by IFLR Asia-Pacific in 2024, Law Firm of the Year by Deal Volume at the VCCircle Awards in 2024.

For more information, please get in touch with Prakruti Jani | Mob: +91-9867868976 | BD@trilegal.com