Rattan Advocates

ABOUT US

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Personal Information

Dr. Naveen Rattan is the visionary founder and principal attorney of Rattan Advocates. He was born on 16th January, 1959. He did his Post Graduation in Law and bagged Gold Medal in the year 1988 and thereafter did his Ph.D. on taxation in the year 2002. He also remained visiting lecturer, (Taxation) in Guru Nanak Dev University for more than 16 years.

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Tenure of Practice

He has been practicing mainly in the field of Indirect Taxation since 1986. He has successfully represented clients in legal matters with dedication during his tenure of 38 years before the various tax authorities including Hon’ble Tribunals and Hon’ble High Court.    

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Bar Associations

He is a member of Supreme Court Bar Association, New Delhi and Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, Chandigarh. He is also a member of All India Federation of Tax Practitioners, Mumbai. He has served as a member of Punjab Tax Bar Association, Ludhiana and Goods and Service Tax Bar Association, Amritsar.

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Political Career

He has served as a National Vice President of AIFTP (NZ) in the year 2022 and 2023. He was also appointed as a Chairman of All India Federation of Tax Practitioners (North Zone) in the year 2021. He is the Chairman of GST Board of Punjab Tax Bar Association. He was also unanimously declared the President of Sales Tax Bar Association, Amritsar for the year 2002, 2005 & 2007. Currently, he is a member of Advisory Board of AIFTP (NZ).

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Achievements

He has represented Central Railways as Panel Lawyer for 3 years. He is also the leading Counsel for Semi Government Agencies, Punjab.   He has bagged “Best Chairman” and “Best Conference” awards for National Tax Conference held in Amritsar in the year 2018 by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Deepak Gupta, Judge Hon’ble Supreme Court of India

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Editorial Attainments:

His lectures on the important tax subjects have been recognized at National and International Level in the presence of various Hon’ble Supreme Court & Hon’ble High Court Judges. Most of the cases argued by him before Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court and Tribunals were published in reputed tax journals and magazines. His pursuit of excellence continues to shape the future of legal industry ensuring that justice remains accessible to all in this era.

Who We Are

Our Experience

At Rattan Advocates, we take great pride in our extensive experience and track record of success in serving our clients' legal needs. With a team of highly skilled and dedicated attorneys, we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge and expertise in various practice areas. Our experience sets us apart and enables us to deliver exceptional legal representation to our clients.

Guiding Principles

At our law firm, we are guided by the principles of integrity, client focus, excellence, collaboration, accessibility, results-orientation, and community engagement. With a commitment to ethical conduct and transparency, we prioritize our clients' needs and objectives, delivering personalized and high-quality legal solutions.

Firm Leadership

Led by a team of experienced attorneys who provide strong leadership and strategic direction. With a commitment to excellence and client satisfaction, our leaders oversee operations, practice areas, and mentorship, ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services. Their expertise, industry knowledge, and dedication form the foundation of our firm's success, enabling us to provide tailored and effective representation to our clients.

Our History

Founded in 1982, Rattan Advocates has constantly been spreading its influence throughout the Country.

1982
The Beginning

Started career as Lecturer in DAV College, Amritsar

1985
Our Founder Graduated

Cleared LLB with flying colors

1987
The Continuation

Remained visiting lecturer, on taxation side in department of law, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar for more than 20 years, while doing practice in the field of taxation simultaneously

1987
A New Step

Enrolled as an Advocate of Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana, started practice in Amritsar & Chandigarh

1987
First Win

Partap steel Rolling Mills & Novelty Associates Pvt. Ltd. which was argued firstly for lowercourts upto Hon’ble Punjab & Haryana High Court. Very popular case in the field of taxation where the Government changed the law.

1988
Higher Qualification

Passed LLM as a Gold Medalist

2002
Doctorate

Ph.D in the field of Indirect Taxation

2003
First Elections

First Time Elected as President of Sales Tax Bar Association, Amritsar

2004
New Member

Member of All India Federation of Tax Practitioners (Mumbai).

2004 & 2008
Still Winning

Elected as President of Sales Tax Bar Association, Amritsar for second and third time

2011 - 2013
With the Govt

Remained on Central Government Panel Northern Railway

2018
Best Conference

Organized the National Tax Conference in which Hon’ble Supreme Court Judge Mr. A.K. Sikri along with 7 other Hon’ble High Court Judges participated. The Conference was declared as Best Conference by AIFTP and was awarded by judge of Hon’ble Supreme Court HMJ Deepak Gupta at Guwahati

2019
Member

Member of Punjab Tax Bar Association, Ludhiana

2021
Recognition

Chairman of All India Federation of Tax Practitioners (NZ), Awarded as best Chairman Award at National Convention 2021

2018 - 2022
The Legacy

Chairman of GST Board of Punjab Tax Bar Association, Ludhiana

2022 & 2023
Vice President

National Vice President of All India Federation of Tax Practitioners (NZ), Mumbai

Meet The Team

Advocate Simmi Rattan is a law graduate from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar in the year 1993. She has enrolled as an Advocate in the year 1994 and since then practiced in Consumer Law for almost 10 years. She is a Chief Office Administrator of Rattan Advocates and is responsible for managing all the office activities. She is a member of All India Federation of Tax Practitioners (Mumbai) from 2018 and she has organized various National Level Conferences in the year 2018 and 2021 at Amritsar and Katra. Presently, She acted as a vice chair person in the year 2023 for AIFTP northnzone presently, She is acting as member of national executive of AIFTP Mumbai.

Advocate Karan Rattan completed B.A LL.B from Punjabi university affiliated collage, Rayat and bahra collage of law in 2017. In year 2018, got entitled to practice law by clearing the exam of ‘Bar council of India’. Ever since then it has been more than 5 years now, in practicing law in various honorable courts and also before the administrative authorities of India. Apart from providing professional legal services, one has conducted and participated in various National conferences on tax matters. In 2018, one had played a key role in successfully carrying out first national tax conference on newly implemented Goods and service tax act 2017 in the presence of honorable justices of India and also honorable chief justice and honorable judges of various honorable high courts of India.

ITP Kanika Sharma is graduate in Commerce and Science. She is been practicing since 2012 in taxation matters as Tax Practitioner. She is frequently appearing before Hon’ble Punjab VAT Tribunal. She also assists Dr. Naveen Rattan in various intricate matters before Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court. Being the senior most staff member, she also manages the office administration and is also responsible for building strong office-client relationship. She was an active participator in National Tax Conferences held in Chandigarh (2017) where Hon’ble Mr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud was the Chief Guest and National Tax Conference Amritsar (2018) where Hon’ble Mr. Justice A.K. Sikri was Chief Guest and latter one was awarded as a Best Conference by judge of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. She was also awarded by Retired Hon’ble High Court Judge Mr. A.N. Jindal for her active participation.

Advocate Simarpreet Singh is a law graduate from Guru Nanak Dev University, Regional Campus in the year 2010. He has been practicing in Criminal matters in District Courts, Amritsar from 2010-2016. Since 2016, he is also associated with this Tax firm and practicing in taxation matters. His expertise in Goods and Services Tax is commendable. He is dealing extensively in litigation related to GST Compliances and has a thorough knowledge regarding GST returns. He is also a member of All India Federation of tax Practitioners (AIFTP) from the year 2018 and is participating in various events energetically.

Advocate Rimika Khera is a law graduate from Guru Nanak Dev University and has completed her Masters in Law in the year 2017. She was awarded with a Gold Medal in her LLM. Since, 2016, she is been practicing in the field of Taxation both VAT and GST before Quasi Judicial Authorities and before Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court. Her scope of work also includes doing legal research while building a case. She is expert for drafting case briefs, appeals and Writ Petitions before Hon’ble High Court. Apart from this, she is an energetic member of All India Federation of Tax Practitioners (AIFTP) and participates in various events from time to time. She has actively participated in National Tax Conference, 2018 at Amritsar and National Tax Convention, 2022 at Lucknow. Currently she is a member of National Finance Committee and Indirect Tax Journal Committee of 2023 in AIFTP. She regularly writes various articles for various journals.