Advocate Rakesh Sharma

Adv. Rakesh Sharma
Advocate, High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Advocate Rakesh Sharma is a seasoned legal professional with over twenty-five years of dedicated practice in the field of law. With strong academic credentials and extensive courtroom experience, he has built a distinguished reputation in handling complex matters related to taxation, corporate laws, and arbitration. His practice reflects a balanced blend of legal expertise, professional integrity, and commitment to public service.

Professional Expertise

With more than two decades of legal experience, Mr. Sharma specializes in:

  • Direct & Indirect Taxation – Advisory, compliance, and litigation matters
  • Corporate Laws – Legal advisory and regulatory support
  • Arbitration Matters – Representation in commercial and contractual disputes
  • High Court Practice – Original and appellate jurisdiction matters

Fields of Operation

Mr. Sharma actively practices in the following areas:

  • Himachal Pradesh High Court – Original and Appellate Side
  • Corporate and Commercial Laws
  • Fiscal Laws – Direct and Indirect Taxes
  • Arbitration Proceedings

Courts & Authorities of Practice

He regularly appears before:

  • Hon’ble High Court of Himachal Pradesh
  • Tax Tribunals and Arbitration Courts
  • Appellate Authorities

Professional Associations

Mr. Sharma maintains strong professional affiliations, including:

  • Enrolled Member, Bar Council of Himachal Pradesh (E. No. HIM/41/99)
  • Regular Member, H.P. High Court Bar Association, Shimla
  • Member & State Co-ordinator, Association of Tax Lawyer ( Central Body of Indian Tax Lawyers, New Delhi)
  • President, HP Tax Bar Association, Shimla

Academic Qualifications

His educational background includes:

  • Graduation with Mathematics & Economics
  • LL.B. with Income Tax as optional  Subject
  • Honours in Computer Science
  • Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Information Technology

Experience & Academic Contributions

With over 25 years of legal practice, Mr. Sharma has also contributed significantly to professional education and training:

  • Guest Faculty at H.P. State Co-operative Bank’s Academy
  • Guest Faculty at Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA)
  • Resource Person for Government Organizations and Public Institutions
  • Delivered lectures for departments such as HP Tourism Department and Khadi Industrial Board

Standing /Panelled  Counsel

Mr. Sharma is appointed as:

  • Standing Counsel for Himachal Pradesh Excise & Taxation Department
  • Empanelled Counsel for Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation
  • Empanelled Counsel for  Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board.
  • Empanelled Counsel for Him Urja, Himachal Pradesh
  • Empanelled Counsel for Pradesh Public Works Department
  • Empanelled Counsel for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)

Corporate & Institutional Engagements

He has advised and represented several prominent public and private organizations, including:

  • Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation
  • Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board
  • Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department
  • Khadi Village & Industries Board
  • Himachal Bhawan, Chandigarh
  • Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
  • Idea Cellular, Vodafone, Reliance Jio
  • Tata Teleservices
  • PwC and KPMG
  • Jaypee University
  • Inox Wind Pvt. Ltd.
  • Nestlé India Limited
  • National Rural Health Mission (HP)
  • Nanz Med Science Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
  • Bhushan Steels
  • Parle Biscuits Limited
  • Tata Consultancy Services
  • Various Power Projects, Builders, and Developers

Leadership Role

  • President, HP Tax Bar Association, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh