About

Provided by Koimtzoglou-Bakalis-Venieris-Leventis & Associates Law Partnership (Member of Deloitte Greece)

Our Expertise


Our team has extensive experience advising Greek and multinational clients in a wide range of tax disputes across various industries, including retail, pharma, telecoms, dairy, real estate, banking, insurance, e-commerce, hospitality, gaming, shipping, energy, technology, education, and high-net-worth individuals.


Tax Audit Strategy and Consulting


We handle cross-jurisdictional cases, proactively minimizing tax risks by structuring tax schemes and processes. With a deep understanding of tax authorities' operations, our tax lawyers provide practical, informed advice on tax and regulatory requirements. We are recognized for our progressive insights into tax policy trends and audit procedures.


Tax Audit Support


Our services include representation before tax authorities, reviewing audit requests, advising on key tax issues and implications, quantifying potential assessments, and organizing necessary documentation. We also draft and file memoranda against audit requests or interim assessments.


Tax Dispute Resolution and Litigation


In case of disputes, our team drafts administrative recourses and suspension applications before the Dispute Resolution Directorate and represents clients in hearings. We also handle tax recourses, objections, appeals, and represent clients in courts, including the Council of State. We also assist with Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAPs) under tax treaties and the EU Arbitration Convention with international experts.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Greece

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Koimtzoglou-Bakalis-Venieris-Leventis & Associates Law Partnership retains a strong team of tax experts who counsel major retailers, pharmaceutical companies and manufactures. The firm is notably active on corporate income tax and VAT matters. The group often represents clients in tax challenges.

Work Highlights

Provided by Koimtzoglou-Bakalis-Venieris-Leventis & Associates Law Partnership (Member of Deloitte Greece)

  • KBVL represented BSH before the Administrative Court of Appeal in challenging a tax assessment issued by the Greek tax authorities.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Efstathios Bakalis
3
Efstathios Bakalis
Head of Tax
3
Band 3
Efstathios Bakalis is a well-regarded lawyer who is particularly visible on contentious mandates. He regularly assists clients with cases before the Administrative Courts relating to tax assessments, often involving indirect tax issues.
"He has a strong commitment to his job. You can trust his guidance."
"Efstathios Bakalis has great experience in various tax matters and is client-oriented."

Ranked Lawyers at
Koimtzoglou-Bakalis-Venieris-Leventis & Associates Law Partnership (Member of Deloitte Greece)

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Greece

Tax

Efstathios Bakalis
3
Efstathios Bakalis
Head of Tax
3
Band 3

Members

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Efstathios Bakalis

Efstathios Bakalis

Head of Department