About Aakriti Sharma

Aakriti Sharma is an Australian-qualified lawyer specialising in corporate tax, withholding tax, and VAT across consumer business, financial services, telecom, and education industries. She has advised sovereign wealth funds, UHNWIs, and family offices and played a key role in VAT implementation in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain, as well as the UAE's corporate tax introduction. With extensive experience in international tax structuring and cross-border M&A, she designs tax-efficient structures balancing compliance and business needs. Before joining Hourani & Partners, Aakriti practiced at Herbert Smith Freehills, Deloitte, and EY Consulting.