Specialises in transfer pricing and international tax
14+ years of experience, mostly with Big Four firms in the U.K. and UAE
Has worked in-house for a large UAE headquartered group
Dubai
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Malcolm Manekshaw is a Senior Director with Alvarez & Marsal Tax LLC in Dubai. He brings more than 14 years of experience in transfer pricing and international tax.
Mr. Manekshaw has advised a number of clients throughout his career, from FTSE 100 multinationals to high growth owner managed businesses. He has advised on operating model design, intellectual property planning, tax efficient financing, transfer pricing policy design, advance pricing agreements, tax audits, implementing transfer pricing policies and managing large scale transfer pricing compliance projects.
Most recently, Mr. Manekshaw worked for a number of private equity backed groups and asset managers, assisting them throughout their deal lifecycle, with a focus on cash management, tax value creation and preservation and getting “sale ready” in advance of an exit.
Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Manekshaw worked for Big Four firms in the U.K. and UAE, including 10+ years with KPMG in London. He has also worked in-house for a large UAE headquartered multinational as their Transfer Pricing Lead, where he implemented the group’s transfer pricing policies, working closely with finance, legal and IT teams.
Mr. Manekshaw earned a bachelor’s degree in business economics and finance from Loughborough University. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor.
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