Akash Verma

Indirect Tax & Customs · Commercial Litigation · Banking & Startup Law

⚖ Sr. Standing Counsel, CBIC · Delhi High Court 🏛 Panel Counsel, HDFC Bank & DSIIDC 💡 Cyberlaw & Startup Law Advisor

Current Position: Senior Standing Counsel & Panel Counsel
Chamber / Firm: Chambers of Akash Verma
Location: New Delhi, India
Specialisation: Indirect Tax, Commercial Litigation & Cyberlaw

About

Akash Verma is an Advocate with over eight years of experience at the Delhi High Court, practising in indirect tax and customs litigation, civil and commercial disputes, white-collar crimes, and banking law. He serves as Senior Standing Counsel for the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) before the Delhi High Court, and as empanelled Panel Counsel for HDFC Bank Ltd., DSIIDC, and the Delhi Agriculture Marketing Board. He leads a multidisciplinary team of lawyers, Chartered Accountants, and Company Secretaries from his own chambers, and advises startups on documentation, regulatory compliance, NDAs, MoUs, and privacy policies. A recognised voice on cyberlaw and data privacy, he has appeared on podcasts, delivered guest lectures, and authored articles on legal issues ranging from GST and customs fraud to Section 65B electronic evidence — making him a practically-oriented, accessible mentor for students targeting litigation and government counsel careers.

Areas of Expertise

GST, Customs & Indirect Tax Litigation
Civil & Commercial Litigation
Banking Disputes & White-Collar Crimes
Cyberlaw, Data Privacy & DPDP Act
Startup Advisory & Commercial Contracts

Education & Experience

Sr. Standing Counsel – CBIC, Delhi HC (Apr 2025–Present)
Panel Counsel – HDFC Bank Ltd. (Jul 2025–Present)
Panel Counsel – DSIIDC, NCT of Delhi (Oct 2024–Present)
Senior Associate – Chambers of Rajeev Verma (Jan 2018–Feb 2024)
B.A. LL.B (Hons.) – Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (2012–2017)

Practice Areas

Indirect Tax & GST Customs Law Commercial Litigation Banking Disputes White-Collar Crimes Cyberlaw & Data Privacy Startup Law Delhi High Court Practice

What I Offer

Tax & Commercial Litigation Guidance

Practical mentorship on GST, customs, and commercial litigation practice before the Delhi High Court and tribunals

Cyberlaw & Data Privacy Advisory

In-depth sessions on India’s DPDP Act, cybercrimes, digital evidence under Section 65B & fintech compliance

Startup & Independent Practice Roadmap

Candid guidance on building an independent litigation practice, government panel empanelment & startup legal advisory