Our Team - SHAH PATNI & COMPANY

Pramod Patni

Mr. Pramod Patni, the Managing Partner of Shah Patni & Co., brings over four and a half decades of distinguished professional experience to the firm he has helped shape across generations. He provides strategic leadership and oversight to the firm’s core practice areas, including appellate representations before tax authorities, Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) advisory, international taxation, and management consultancy.

Widely regarded for his deep insight and measured judgment, he represents the firm at senior levels with regulatory authorities, government officials, and statutory forums. A respected voice in the profession, he has consistently enriched professional discourse through thoughtful presentations of technical papers and active participation in seminars, conferences, and discussion forums on direct taxation, exchange control laws, and related subjects.

For more than two decades, Mr. Patni has served as a trustee and advisor to several esteemed charitable organisations engaged in education, managing colleges, schools, and skill development institutions — a commitment that reflects his belief in giving back to society. Mr. Patni enjoys pursuing his passion for national-level tennis, reflecting his discipline and competitive spirit.

Nitin Sethi

Mr. Nitin Sethi is a senior Partner at Shah Patni & Co., bringing more than two decades of rich and varied experience to the firm. With a strong foundation as a former banker, he possesses deep domain knowledge of the financial services sector, having conducted audits and advisory assignments for banks, NBFCs, housing finance companies, insurance broking firms, manufacturing entities, and public sector undertakings. His primary areas of focus encompass corporate and non-corporate taxation, income tax assessments and Litigations, management consultancy, and specialized advisory to financial institutions.

He is also empanelled as an Independent Director under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and registered as an Insolvency Professional with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), enabling him to contribute meaningfully to corporate governance, restructuring, and resolution processes. His blend of banking insight, technical proficiency, and regulatory acumen allows him to deliver pragmatic, value-driven solutions to clients navigating complex financial and compliance landscapes.

He values maintaining work-life balance through reading and family-oriented pursuits, underscoring his steady and thoughtful approach

Nitin Jain

Mr. Nitin Jain leads the firm’s taxation practice, heading in Indirect Tax verticals with particular expertise in Goods and Services Tax (GST), having guided numerous clients through the landmark transition from the erstwhile Service Tax and VAT regimes. He advises clients across the entire lifecycle of tax strategy and compliance: from structuring transactions and optimising tax positions at the planning stage, to seamless implementation, migration, litigation support, and ongoing compliance. His approach combines technical depth with practical insight, enabling clients to navigate the evolving indirect tax landscape with confidence and efficiency.

Naman Jain

Mr. Naman Jain leads the firm’s Audit & Assurance practice, leading a comprehensive range of assurance and advisory engagements with a contemporary, technology-enabled perspective. He oversees statutory audits, internal reviews, and specialised assignments for banks NBFCs, manufacturing entities, insurance broking entities, and PSUs. His core responsibilities include statutory corporate audits, income tax audits as well as financial due diligence, support in corporate restructuring initiatives, and in-depth analysis of complex financial statements for both listed and unlisted entities. As a qualified System Auditor, he integrates advanced IT governance, system controls, and cyber-risk considerations into the firm’s audit processes helping clients strengthen digital resilience and comply with evolving technology-related regulatory expectations. He also enjoys playing cricket for fitness and relaxation, complemented by his interest in strategic thinking and team collaboration

Pallavi Birla

Mrs. Pallavi Birla leads key aspects of the firm’s Audit & Assurance practice, with particular distinction in the regulation and operations of NBFCs / HFCs. Mrs. Birla’s knack for NBFC-specific matters and hands-on experience, allows her to provide clients with tailored guidance on regulatory interpretations, risk management, and strategic compliance. She brings a sharp understanding of NBFC compliance frameworks, prudential norms, and operational intricacies, enabling the firm to deliver precise and insightful assurance services in this dynamic sector. She oversees a range of assurance engagements, including internal audits, statutory audits of banks, NBFCs, manufacturing entities, and public sector undertakings. Her focus areas encompass corporate audits, income tax audits, and compliance, as well as management consultancy. She appreciates maintaining balance through wellness activities and family time, reflecting her calm and detail-oriented demeanor.

CS Mansi Jain

Ms. Mansi Jain associated with the firm’s Secretarial Department by providing focused expertise in corporate secretarial compliance, governance, and entity structuring. With a strong command of the Companies law, relevant provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, FEMA, SEBI and allied secretarial laws. She ensures clients maintain seamless regulatory adherence across diverse operational contexts. Her primary responsibilities include advising on and executing company formations, LLP incorporations, conversions (from firms, sole proprietorships, or LLPs to companies, and vice versa), and related restructurings. She delivers precise guidance on statutory filings, board governance, compliance calendars, and documentation, helping clients navigate complex procedural requirements with clarity and efficiency. Her meticulous approach and practical insight support businesses in achieving robust corporate structures, timely compliances, and informed decision-making in an evolving regulatory environment.

Akshat Soni

Mr. Akshat Soni brings specialized depth in direct taxation and international tax matters, honed during articleship at a top tier Mumbai-based CA firm. His hands-on experience focuses on complex cross-border transactions, transfer pricing compliance and documentation, mergers and acquisitions structuring, family tax and estate planning, preparation and filing of income tax returns for corporate and non-corporate entities, handling assessments and scrutiny proceedings across diverse assessees (including companies and non-residents), appellate litigation, and advisory on DTAA interpretation, harmonious construction of tax provisions, legal drafting, and certification under Form 15CA/15CB for remittances. With this focused exposure to high-value international and domestic tax advisory, he contributes meaningfully to the firm’s taxation practice, supporting clients in navigating intricate regulatory requirements with precision and foresight. Outside professional commitments, he enjoys chess at a competitive level (1800+ Elo rating), showcasing his strategic mindset and creative side.

Vipin Mathur

Mr. Vipin Mathur has been an integral part of Shah Patni & Co. for more than two decades.

He oversees the management and maintenance of the firm’s IT systems, cloud environments, software applications and other digital operations. This includes handling secure online filings and compliances across statutes such as Income Tax, GST, ROC, and other regulatory portals. His long tenure and consistent reliability have earned the enduring trust of the partners and the firm.