Harsh Patel
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Harsh Patel is an Indian entrepreneur, lawyer, and chartered accountant. He is the founder and CEO of Water & Shark, a multinational conglomerate specializing in accounting, legal, and consulting services.[1]
Early life and education
Harsh Patel was born and brought up in Mumbai, Maharashtra.[citation needed] He founded his accountancy company at the age of 19.[2][3]
He is a fellow member of CPA Australia, a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, and a 'foreign lawyer' recognized by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in the UK.[4][failed verification]
Career
Harsh Patel founded Water & Shark over a decade ago.[when?][5] The company provides services in Cross-Border Transactions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Structural Advisory, Transfer Pricing, International Taxation & Corporate Law, Securities Law, and Family Office Structuring. With operations in twelve countries across four continents, the company serves over 100 clients, with a global presence spanning Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.[6][7][tone]
Patel has been a speaker at the 5th session of the European Parliament during the EU-India Leaders Conference 2024 in Brussels, Belgium.[8]
Recognition
- Champions of Change Award, Maharashtra[9]
- Icon of UAE 2023[10]
- Featured by Corporate Investment Times[11]
- The Economic Times Leader of Change[12][13]
- UAE's Most Influential Finance and Legal Professional in 2022[citation needed]
- Acharya Abhinav Gupt Award, awarded by the Governor of West Bengal[citation needed]
- Pride of Maharashtra Award[citation needed]
- Forbes India's 'Top 100 Managers in India'[citation needed]
- FinNext Award[14]
- Service Excellence in Banking & Financial Services.[citation needed]
- Divya Chakra Award 2023[15]
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Nobel Award 2018[16]
References
- ^ "Harsh Patel Explores Opportunities for EU Companies in the Indian Market | European Parliament Interview". Times Now. 2024-03-18. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ Gupta, Paromita (2023-10-11). "The Driven Entrepreneur: Harsh Patel". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "Founder and Global CEO of Water and Shark recognized as UAE's Most Influential Finance and Legal Professional". Gulf News. 2022-10-05. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "Harsh Patel: A global visionary". Gulf News. 2024-12-09. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ Gupta, Paromita (2024-02-21). "CA Turned Lawyer and Entrepreneur: Harsh Patel, Founder and Global CEO, Water and Shark". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "Need for reinventing entrepreneurial spirit and going global as explained by CA Dr Harsh Patel". ANI News. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "Need for reinventing entrepreneurial spirit and going global as explained by CA Dr Harsh Patel". usiness-standard.com. Archived from the original on 2024-09-18. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "EU India Leaders Conference 2024: Advocate Harsh Patel Provides Insight for EU Companies Eyeing Indian Market". Zee News. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ Champions of Change Awards (2024-02-01). Shri Harsh Girish Patel Founder & CEO - Water & Shark,receives Champions of Change Award Maharashtra. Retrieved 2025-02-24 – via YouTube.
- ^ Report, Gulf News (2023-10-06). "Founder of Water and Shark Harsh Patel becomes the youngest Icons of the UAE awardee". Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "Corporate Investment Times February 2022" (PDF). corporateinvestmenttimes.com.
- ^ "Young Indian Entrepreneur Recognised As A Leaders of Change 2021". Zee Business. 2022-01-12. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "Indian entrepreneurs find recognition for dynamic work". The Economic Times. 2022-01-10. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "Harsh Patel - Finext Awards, Conference & Expo". 2020-03-09. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ Jessica (2023-11-30). "Harsh Patel Receives Divya Chakra Award 2023". Finance World - Leading Finance Magazine of MENA Region | Finance Magazine, Finance News. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ archive, From our online (2018-04-20). "Young Indian CA Firms Go International". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-02-24.