Venkatesh Pandey
Indirect Tax Advisory & Litigation · GST & Customs · CESTAT Practice
About
Venkatesh Pandey is an Associate in the Indirect Tax Advisory and Litigation practice at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys, Hyderabad — one of India’s foremost tax and corporate law firms. A graduate of the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (Batch of 2024), he built his entire internship journey at LKS across three stints in Hyderabad and Delhi — covering GST, indirect taxation, and international tax — before joining full-time. His practice spans GST advisory, CESTAT litigation, and customs law, with exposure to the firm’s landmark GSTAT Knowledge Portal initiative and representation before the CESTAT Hyderabad Bench. With a clear early focus on indirect tax from law school itself, he is well-placed to guide students from NLUJAA and other NLUs on how to identify and specialise in a niche practice area, build strong internship pipelines at Tier-1 tax firms, and navigate the transition into advisory and litigation roles.
Areas of Expertise
- GST Advisory & Compliance
- Indirect Tax Litigation & CESTAT Practice
- Customs Law & Trade Disputes
- GSTAT Practice & Appellate Proceedings
- International Tax Research
Education & Experience
- Associate – LKS Attorneys, Hyderabad (Jul 2024–Present)
- Legal Intern – LKS, Hyderabad (Jan–Apr 2024)
- Legal Intern – LKS, Delhi (Nov 2023)
- Legal Intern – LKS, Hyderabad (Jul 2023)
- BA LL.B. – NLUJAA, Assam (2019–2024)
Practice Areas
What I Offer
Indirect Tax & GST Career Guidance
Practical mentorship on breaking into India’s top indirect tax practices, GST advisory roles & CESTAT/GSTAT litigation at Tier-1 firms
LKS Internship & Placement Strategy
First-hand roadmap on securing and converting internships at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan into a full-time associate role
NLU to Tax Law Specialisation
Guidance for NLUJAA and NLU students on identifying a tax law specialisation early, building the right profile & targeting niche practice areas