Enrolled: 1990
Bar Council: Bar Council of Kerala
 

Advocate Mohammed Rafiq is a seasoned litigator and advisor with over 35 years of practice. He holds a B.A. in Economics, LL.B, and LL.M., with advanced specialization in Administrative Law and Maritime Law. Enrolled in 1990, he has appeared extensively before the High Court of Kerala;  High Courts including Mumbai and Gujarat and various Tribunals. 

 

He brings deep expertise across complex regulatory and commercial domains including Constitutional Law, Corporate Taxation, Customs, GST, Electricity Laws, Admiralty & Maritime Law, Citizenship, and Waqf Matters.His ability to handle high-stakes, policy-driven litigation has made him a trusted counsel for both government and corporate clients.

 

A defining part of his career has been his long association with the State of Kerala. He served as Senior Government Pleader for the Government of Kerala for 10 years, representing the State in landmark constitutional and taxation matters.

 

He most recently served a significant 5-year term as Special Government Pleader (Taxes) from 2021 to 2026.In this role, he led the State’s litigation strategy in high-value tax disputes, GST matters, and revenue-related appeals, while also providing critical advisory support on policy interpretation and compliance issues. This tenure gave him unparalleled insight into the government’s approach to taxation, enforcement, and dispute resolution.

 

With a career built on precision, regulatory insight, and public service, Advocate Rafiq now brings that experience to the corporate sector. He advises clients on tax controversy, regulatory compliance, constitutional challenges to commercial regulations, and infrastructure & maritime projects, offering both strategic litigation and preventive advisory.