Palaniappan is a tax and transaction professional with over 14 years of experience advising leading Indian and multinational corporations across corporate M&A, private equity, business restructuring and complex tax matters. He specialises in corporate, international and M&A tax, with deep experience in Indian tax and regulatory advisory, including entry strategies, capital restructuring, cross‑border structuring and business reorganisations.
He works extensively with clients in sectors such as industrial manufacturing, technology, automotive and pharmaceuticals, and has played a key role in supporting multinational groups in establishing and expanding their presence in India.
Over the years, Palaniappan has advised on multiple strategic and high‑value transactions, providing extensive support on structuring, diligence, and regulatory considerations. He also regularly speaks at professional and industry forums on tax, regulatory and M&A developments.
Some of his representative transactions include:
- Advised the promoters of a leading medical devices company on a stake sale
- Advised the promoters of a technology services company on their strategic exit
- Advised a private equity fund on its investment into a large technology business
- Supported a Spanish pharmaceutical major in acquiring another pharmaceutical business in India
- Advised multiple Indian business families on entity restructuring in preparation for fund raising through private investors or public markets
- Structured domestic and international acquisitions for a technology company.