Jitendra Motwani
Partner - Tax, Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
Tax and Regulatory Litigation, White Collar Crimes
Overview
Jitendra Motwani is a Partner in Trilegal’s Tax practice. He is a highly experienced disputes and tax practitioner with over two decades of expertise in indirect taxation, regulatory litigation, and white-collar crimes.
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.
Education
- Bcom LLB, KC College
Admissions
- The Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa.
- Solicitor from the Bombay Incorporated Law Society (2006)
Select representative clients/matters
- Colgate Palmolive (I)
- Coco–Cola India
- Hindustan Coca–Cola
- Welspun Group
- Adani Group
- Larsen & Toubro
- Shell Group
- Hind Aluminum
- Baxter Pharmaceuticals
- Eternis Fine Chemicals
- All Cargo Group
- Container Freight Station Association of India
Recognition
- Tax Litigation Lawyer of the Year APAC at the ITR Awards, 2025
- ‘Recommended Lawyer’ for Tax in Legal500 Asia Pacific, 2025
- ‘Litigation Star’ in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific, 2025
- ‘Distinguished Practitioner’ by AsiaLaw, 2025
- Forbes India’s Top Individual Lawyers, 2024
- Highly Regarded Tax Practitioner in International Tax Review’s Tax Controversy Leaders Guide, 2020-2024
- Shortlisted Nomination by RSG India as Emerging Leader of the Year, 2019
