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Harsh Patel at European Parliament: FTA Must Empower SMEs, Not Just Cut Tariffs
Following his second consecutive address at the European Parliament, Harsh Patel, International Tax Lawyer and Founder of Water & Shark makes a compelling case for structural clarity in the EU India FTA. Drawing from ground realities, he argues that tariff cuts alone won’t drive progress unless backed by streamlined tax systems, standards harmonisation, and arbitration ease for SMEs. Highlighting the UAE’s regulatory efficiency as a model, Patel outlines how this FTA can evolve from a treaty into a transformative tool for India's real growth engine, its entrepreneurs.
Water & Shark’s Founder and Global CEO Harsh Patel Named in Femina’s “Men We Love” 2025
Water & Shark is proud to share that our Founder & Global CEO, Harsh Patel, has been featured in Femina’s Men We Love 2025, recognizing influential leaders shaping global business, governance, and cross-border strategy. The feature highlights Patel’s global advisory impact across asset protection, cross-border taxation, and legacy planning, and celebrates a landmark year that included speaking engagements at the UK and European Parliaments and the birth of his daughter. Femina spotlights Patel for his role in guiding royal families, sovereign offices, and global entrepreneurs with his philosophy, Protect, Preserve, Prosper — and for his unwavering commitment to building resilient, future-ready structures for families and enterprises worldwide.
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