Audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm Forvis Mazars has announced the appointment of Ashish Apte as director of its international tax team, specialising in transfer pricing.

The company expects that Apte's expertise will further strengthen its capabilities in the area, and enhance its strategic offering to meet the evolving needs of its global clients.

Apte has extensive experience in assisting clients with transfer pricing documentation and in providing strategic advice on global transfer pricing matters, including the development of transfer pricing policies, cost allocation strategies, intangibles management, value chain analysis and operating model optimisation.

Apte has also represented clients during audits, Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) and Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) processes.

Commenting on his appointment, Forvis Mazars international tax and transfer pricing partner Claire Healy said: “We are delighted to welcome Ashish to the team. He brings a wealth of experience in addressing transfer pricing challenges across Western Europe and India.

"His expertise will further strengthen our international tax team, enhancing the support we provide to clients in this increasingly complex tax landscape.

"We are confident that Ashish will prove to be an invaluable asset to the firm, driving continued success and growth in this critical area.”

Apte holds an LL.M. degree in Advanced International Taxation from Leiden University in the Netherlands and a Master’s in Taxation from the University of Limerick.

He is also a qualified Indian Chartered Accountant and holds a Master’s degree in Commerce from Pune University, India.

Photo: Ashish Apte. (Pic: Supplied)