Rajesh Tayal
Partner
Memberships
- Supreme Court Bar Association
- Delhi High Court Bar Association
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Rajesh Tayal is a Partner at KNM & Partners and a dual-qualified Chartered Accountant and lawyer, with over 22 years of experience in advising clients on taxation, regulatory compliance and financial due diligence.
His practice focuses on assisting corporates, investors and acquirers with structuring, evaluating and executing takeover and investment transactions. He provides practical, solution-oriented guidance on direct and indirect tax matters, statutory filings and procedural compliance.
He has led numerous financial and compliance due diligence exercises for corporate transactions, identifying issues that impact deal structuring, risk allocation and post-closing obligations. His work is particularly valued in transactions involving share purchases, business transfers and internal group reorganizations.
In addition to diligence, he advises clients on regulatory documentation, and reporting obligations under Indian tax laws. His experience includes working across sectors such as manufacturing, infrastructure and services, often coordinating closely with internal finance teams, advisors and auditors.
Practice Areas
Key Experience
Due Diligence & Transaction Support
- Conducted financial and compliance due diligence for numerous takeover transactions, including share acquisitions, business transfers and internal restructuring.
- Reviewed statutory, tax and regulatory documentation to assess risks and support decision-making for domestic and cross-border investments.
- Advised on transaction execution requirements, including documentation review and coordination for filings and closing formalities.
Taxation & Compliance Advisory
- Provided structuring advice for transactions to ensure tax efficiency and procedural compliance.
- Supported clients with responses to compliance queries and audits arising during transaction diligence.
- Ongoing advisory on statutory filings, tax disclosures and post-acquisition compliance requirements.