Nishith Desai Associates is a research-based Indian law firm that provides both legal and tax services and advice. The Firm's practice areas include tax litigation, competition law, capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and intellectual property. The Firm services clients in the aerospace, apparel/textiles, automotive, beverages, business services, communications, education, environmental, food, gaming, insurance, leisure, life science, media, oil/gas exploration, real estate, and technology hardware sectors. The Firm was established in 1989 and is based in Mumbai.