Harsh Patel

Harsh Girish Patel was born in Mumbai, India, to Girish Chandulal Patel and Hemlata Girish Patel, a homemaker.{{cite web |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/impact-feature/story/harsh-patel-pioneering-global-accounting-and-legal-expertise-434490-2024-06-24 |title=Harsh Patel: Pioneering Global Accounting and Legal Expertise |publisher=Business Today |date=2024-06-24 |access-date=2025-05-08}} He showed an early interest in finance and entrepreneurship, starting his first accountancy venture at age 19, which later evolved into Water & Shark.{{cite web |url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/entrepreneurs/ca-turned-lawyer-and-entrepreneur-harsh-patel-founder-and/469970 |title=CA Turned Lawyer and Entrepreneur: Harsh Patel |publisher=Entrepreneur |date=2024-02-21 |access-date=2025-05-08}} Patel holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Gopaldas Jhamatmal Advani Law College, both in Mumbai. He is a Chartered Accountant certified by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Cumbria.{{cite web |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/impact-feature/story/harsh-patel-pioneering-global-accounting-and-legal-expertise-434490-2024-06-24 |title=Harsh Patel: Pioneering Global Accounting and Legal Expertise |publisher=Business Today |date=2024-06-24 |access-date=2025-05-08}} He is also a Fellow Member of CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.{{cite web |url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/leadership/the-driven-entrepreneur-harsh-patel/463455 |title=The Driven Entrepreneur: Harsh Patel |publisher=Entrepreneur |date=2023-12-20 |access-date=2025-05-08}}

In 2012, Harsh Girish Patel founded Water & Shark, a firm specializing in international taxation, corporate law, and consulting services. The company operates in multiple countries, including India, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom, serving clients in sectors like technology, real estate, and finance.{{cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/harsh-patel-a-global-visionary-1.1733743288662 |title=Harsh Patel nimeni |publisher=Gulf News |date=2023-10-06 |access-date=2025-05-08}} Water & Shark has been recognized for its work in cross-border transactions and startup advisory.{{cite web |url=https://digpu.com/business-and-finance/water-and-shark-conferred-with-excellence-in-finance-award |title=Water and Shark Conferred with Excellence in Finance Award |publisher=Digpu News |date=2023-03-10 |access-date=2025-05-08}}

Patel has advised technology startups such as Zepto and other emerging businesses, focusing on financial structuring and tax advisory.{{cite web |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/impact-feature/story/harsh-patel-pioneering-global-accounting-and-legal-expertise-434490-2024-06-24 |title=Harsh Patel: Pioneering Global Accounting and Legal Expertise |publisher=Business Today |date=2024-06-24 |access-date=2025-05-08}} He spoke at the European Parliament during the EU-India Leaders Conference in Brussels in 2024, discussing opportunities for European companies in the Indian market.{{cite web |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/videos/times-now/india/harsh-patel-explores-opportunities-for-eu-companies-in-the-indian-market-european-parliament-interview-video-108594305 |title=Harsh Patel Explores Opportunities for EU Companies in the Indian Market |publisher=Times Now |date=2024-03-18 |access-date=2025-05-08}} Additionally, Patel has shared insights on entrepreneurship and leadership at events like the TEDx LLIMS conference.{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/harsh-patel-founder-and-ceo-of-water-and-shark-narrates-his-story-at-the-ted-x-llims-event/articleshow/105833328.cms |title=Harsh Patel at TEDx LLIMS Event |publisher=Times of India |date=2023-12-12 |access-date=2025-05-08}}

Patel has received several accolades for his contributions to finance and law, including:

• Icon of UAE 2023, awarded in Dubai for his business achievements.{{cite web |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/icons-of-the-uae-honoured-in-dubai |title=Icons of the UAE Honoured in Dubai |publisher=Khaleej Times |date=2023-10-06 |access-date=2025-05-08}}
• UAE’s Most Influential Finance and Legal Professional 2022, recognized by Gulf News.{{cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/founder-and-global-ceo-of-water-and-shark-recognized-as-uaes-most-influential-finance-and-legal-professional-1.1664960535139 |title=Harsh Patel Recognized as UAE’s Most Influential Finance and Legal Professional |publisher=Gulf News |date=2022-10-05 |access-date=2025-05-08}}
• Forbes India’s Top 100 Managers in India, noted for his leadership at Water & Shark.{{cite web |url=https://www.businessworld.in/article/meet-ca-turned-entrepreneur-harsh-patel-who-is-one-amongst-youngest-recipients-of-forbes-india-list-of-great-leaders-2020-352188 |title=Meet CA Turned Entrepreneur Harsh Patel |publisher=Business World |date=2020-10-15 |access-date=2025-05-08}}
• Excellence in Finance Award, conferred to Water & Shark for its industry impact.{{cite web |url=https://digpu.com/business-and-finance/water-and-shark-conferred-with-excellence-in-finance-award |title=Water and Shark Conferred with Excellence in Finance Award |publisher=Digpu News |date=2023-03-10 |access-date=2025-05-08}}

Patel supports education initiatives and mentors aspiring Chartered Accountants and lawyers, guiding them in their professional journeys.{{cite web |url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/leadership/the-driven-entrepreneur-harsh-patel/463455 |title=The Driven Entrepreneur: Harsh Patel |publisher=Entrepreneur |date=2023-12-20 |access-date=2025-05-08}}

Harsh Girish Patel is married to Karina Patel, a Russian national with a master's degree in history of arts and economics. They reside in Dubai.{{cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/harsh-patel-a-global-visionary-1.1733743288662 |title=Harsh Patel: A Global Visionary |publisher=Gulf News |date=2023-10-06 |access-date=2025-05-08}}

{{Reflist}}

• [https://www.waterandshark.com/ Water & Shark Official Website]
• [https://www.timesnownews.com/videos/times-now/india/harsh-patel-explores-opportunities-for-eu-companies-in-the-indian-market-european-parliament-interview-video-108594305 Harsh Patel Explores Opportunities for EU Companies in the Indian Market – Times Now]
• [https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/harsh-patel-a-global-visionary-1.1733743288662 Harsh Patel: A Global Visionary – Gulf News]
• [https://www.businesstoday.in/impact-feature/story/harsh-patel-pioneering-global-accounting-and-legal-expertise-434490-2024-06-24 Harsh Patel: Pioneering Global Accounting and Legal Expertise – Business Today]
• [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/harsh-patel-founder-and-ceo-of-water-and-shark-narrates-his-story-at-the-ted-x-llims-event/articleshow/105833328.cms Harsh Patel at TEDx LLIMS Event – Times of India]
• [https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/entrepreneurs/ca-turned-lawyer-and-entrepreneur-harsh-patel-founder-and/469970 CA Turned Lawyer and Entrepreneur: Harsh Patel – Entrepreneur]
• [https://www.businessworld.in/article/meet-ca-turned-entrepreneur-harsh-patel-who-is-one-amongst-youngest-recipients-of-forbes-india-list-of-great-leaders-2020-352188 Meet CA Turned Entrepreneur Harsh Patel – Business World]
• [https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/leadership/the-driven-entrepreneur-harsh-patel/463455 The Driven Entrepreneur: Harsh Patel – Entrepreneur]
• [https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/icons-of-the-uae-honoured-in-dubai Icons of the UAE Honoured in Dubai – Khaleej Times]
• [https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/founder-and-global-ceo-of-water-and-shark-recognized-as-uaes-most-influential-finance-and-legal-professional-1.1664960535139 Harsh Patel Recognized as UAE’s Most Influential Finance and Legal Professional – Gulf News]
• [https://digpu.com/business-and-finance/water-and-shark-conferred-with-excellence-in-finance-award Water and Shark Conferred with Excellence in Finance Award – Digpu News]

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