Adnan Khan Manager
Adnan Khan assumed the role of Manager at Water and Shark's Tax and Regulatory Services practice
in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), an appointment he took up in July 2022. Prior to this role, he
worked as a Senior Associate in Water and Shark’s Indian leg of operations. Over the course of his 5
years with Water and Shark, Adnan has been involved in several on-shore and off-shore Business setup advisory and Banking solutions, Global Corporate Restructuring, International Transfer Pricing
advisory, Real Estate Regulatory compliance assistance, Cross-border Direct & Indirect tax consultancy
and various multinational Audits and Assurance functions. Adnan has worked with a range of clients
including Public & Private limited entities, institutions of Higher Educations, Real Estate
conglomerates, Foundations and other organisations with Local, National and Multinational
operations. He is highly knowledgeable in the tax laws and regulations of India, UAE & Singapore, and
is able to offer expert advice to clients doing business in these countries
Across various roles, Adnan has developed the ability to foster a strong team dynamic, collaborate
efficiently, and effectively understand and meet the needs of clients and colleagues. He works in
partnership with clients to comprehend their specific requirements and objectives and delivers
tailored solutions to assist them in adding values to their ventures. He is recognized for his ability to
explain complicated tax and regulatory matters in a straightforward and clear manner, making it easier
for clients to understand and act on his advice.
Adnan holds a degree in Finance from the University of Mumbai, and is currently pursuing both
Chartered Accountancy with The Institute of Chartered Accountants in India (ICAI), as well as a
bachelor’s degree in Corporate Law. Outside of work, he is an avid Outdoorsman and enjoys hiking,
camping, travelling and visiting new locations.