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Adv. IK is a counsel (qualified in India), social technologist, and environmentalist. He advises clients in the emerging technologies, climate change & ESG corporate services sectors on matters pertaining to GST, carbon taxation, international tax, policy regulation & issue-based policy advocacy. He has previously worked at KPMG, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, as a Special Counsel in boutique tax law firms in Mumbai and New Delhi, and consulted and represented industry associations of new-age technology-first businesses, unicorn startups, and publicly listed Indian companies.
His pro-bono work includes leading Strategic Partenrships for Sampurn(e)arth Environmental Solutions, a leading Waste Management company in India.
He is also a voracious reader of spy fiction novels, a writer, a music lover, and a supporter of Liverpool FC since 2005. Aside from his law practice, he makes movies under the banner of his passion project- Glight Media, a Media & Entertainment IP Studio that packages stories rooted in Indian folklore, systems, and cultures for global audiences.
Mr. Roopam Kapoor has more than 35 years of experience working in various wings of the Government of India. He has wide experience in Central Excise, Service Tax, Customs, and GST, having worked as Assistant Commissioner, Commissioner, and Chief Commissioner in Mumbai Customs.
In Central Excise he has worked as Assistant Commissioner in Pune and Mumbai, and as Commissioner in Chennai.
He has been involved in policy making as he was posted on a Director-level at the Tax Research Unit in the Ministry of Finance, where he was also associated with the initial drafting of GST Law.
On the investigative front, he has worked in DRI, DGGI, and as Assistant Commissioner (Preventive), and as Additional Commissioner (Preventive) in the field Commissionerates. His experience in the field and policy making is supplemented by his more than 3-year tenure in CESTAT, Mumbai where he was the Departmental AR. In GST, he was posted as Principal Commissioner GST, Kolkata, and Principal Chief Commissioner, GST, Bengaluru.
He did his Graduation and Post-Graduation in English Literature from Hindu College, Delhi University. Post retirement, he published his debut novel ‘Hour of the Hounds’ a fictional drama which became a bestseller.
He now lives in Goa, where he continues to write the next sequels of the Hounds Universe, and is associated with KIRN Partners in a Senior Advisory capacity. He is also a photographer, trekker, and a keen Golfer.
A boutique law firm specializing in Indirect Tax, International Trade, and Public Policy for industry veterans and the modern digital economy.
KIRN Partners is a boutique indirect tax law firm with a pan-India presence. We combine deep regulatory knowledge with commercial pragmatism to deliver solutions that protect value and drive growth.
From representing clients in high-stakes litigations to advising digital-first businesses on emerging tax policy issues, our expertise is as diverse as the clients we serve.
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Issue-based Policy Advocacy : Strategic engagement with government bodies and tax authorities to represent industry interests and shape emerging legislative frameworks.
Industry veterans and thought leaders dedicated to legal excellence.
Adv. IK is a counsel (qualified in India), social technologist, and environmentalist. He advises clients in the emerging technologies, climate change & ESG corporate services sectors on matters pertaining to GST, carbon taxation, international tax, policy regulation & issue-based policy advocacy.
Mr. Roopam Kapoor has more than 35 years of experience working in various wings of the Government of India. He has wide experience in Central Excise, Service Tax, Customs, and GST, having worked as Assistant Commissioner, Commissioner, and Chief Commissioner in Mumbai Customs.
Specializes in GST compliance reviews and assists in litigation support for FMCG and Retail clients. Neha brings sharp analytical skills to complex input tax credit reconciliations.
Handles procedural aspects of customs law, including duty drawback claims and AEO certification processes. Amit regularly liaises with customs authorities for prompt clearances.
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With over 20 years of experience in indirect taxation, Ishan has advised Fortune 500 companies on complex GST implementation and cross-border trade structuring.
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“KIRN Partners has redefined how we approach tax disputes.
Their blend of legal acumen and tech-sector knowledge is unmatched in the Indian market.”
Vikram Singh
CFO, TechFin India Pvt Ltd
“KIRN Partners has redefined how we approach tax disputes.
Their blend of legal acumen and tech-sector knowledge is unmatched in the Indian market.”
Vikram Singh
CFO, TechFin India Pvt Ltd
“KIRN Partners has redefined how we approach tax disputes.
Their blend of legal acumen and tech-sector knowledge is unmatched in the Indian market.”
Vikram Singh
CFO, TechFin India Pvt Ltd
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5th Floor, Vandana Building,
5A & 5G, Tolstoy Rd, Atul Grove Road, Janpath,
Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi – 110001
35th Floor, B Wing, DB Woods, Goregaon (East),
Mumbai – 400063
Infiniti Bay, Holy Cross Colony, Jairam Nagar,
Dabolim, Goa – 403711
Strategic counsel for critical business decisions in an evolving regulatory and policy landscape.
