Nishith Desai is an internationally recognized tax and corporate lawyer, researcher, author, and lecturer, and the founder of Nishith Desai Associates, a global research-based law firm known for innovation in legal and tax advisory. With deep expertise in international taxation and fund structuring, he has played a pioneering role in advising offshore investment funds, private equity funds, and domestic venture capital initiatives in India.
Nishith has worked closely with institutions such as the Small Industries Development Board of India and the Department of Electronics, Government of India, contributing to the development of India’s venture capital ecosystem. He serves on several global advisory boards and professional bodies, including Avendus Advisors and the New York State Bar Association’s International Law Review, while also chairing the Taxation Committee of LAWASIA.
Widely honored for his contributions, Nishith has received multiple global recognitions for legal excellence and innovation. Through his work, research, and thought leadership, he continues to shape the evolution of international tax law and modern legal practice in India and beyond.
