Vasudha Anil Kumar
About Vasudha Anil Kumar
Vasudha Anil Kumar is a U.S. Tax Associate at Linklaters, where she has worked since 2018, specializing in complex tax issues for large investment funds and tax-exempt organizations in the Greater New York City Area.
Work at Linklaters
Vasudha Anil Kumar has been employed at Linklaters as a U.S. Tax Associate since 2018. In this role, she specializes in partnership taxation, carried-interest planning, debt modification, thin-capitalization, and OID issues for large investment funds. Her expertise extends to advising large tax-exempt organizations and sovereign wealth funds on various tax issues, including UBTI, FIRPTA, REIT, and PFIC. As of May 1, 2024, she will be promoted to counsel in the Tax practice at Linklaters' New York office, reflecting her contributions and expertise in the field.
Previous Experience in Taxation
Before joining Linklaters, Vasudha Anil Kumar worked at EY as an International Tax Manager from 2014 to 2018. In this position, she gained significant experience in international tax matters. Earlier, she completed internships at LakshmiKumaran and Sridharan as a Tax Intern in 2012, and at ANAND AND ANAND as a Legal Intern in 2010. These roles provided her with foundational knowledge and practical experience in tax law and corporate legal matters.
Education and Expertise
Vasudha Anil Kumar holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from Harvard Law School, where she studied from 2013 to 2014. She also earned a B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) from Christ University, School of Law, completing her studies from 2008 to 2013. Her educational background, combined with her professional experience, has equipped her with expertise in complex tax issues related to cross-border reorganizations and business transactions, including Subpart F, GILTI, FTC, and foreign exchange gains.
Internship Experience
Vasudha Anil Kumar has gained valuable experience through various internships during her academic career. In 2011, she interned at both Luthra & Luthra Law Offices and Wadia Ghandy & Co. as a Corporate Intern. Additionally, she completed a Tax Internship at LakshmiKumaran and Sridharan in 2012. These internships allowed her to develop practical skills and insights into the legal and tax sectors.