Pol Mellina

Practice Areas

Pol joined BSP in 2014 and advises on all aspects of Luxembourg taxation, including both direct and indirect tax matters. His practice covers corporate and individual tax issues, with a strong focus on cross-border transactions and the structuring of alternative investment funds and their investment platforms, particularly in the private equity and private debt markets. He also regularly advises on business transmission matters and frequently represents clients in court in tax disputes, as well as disputes on exchange of information.

His clients include the Luxembourg government, international financial institutions, fund promoters, family offices, and institutional investors in relation to their investments in Luxembourg-based fund structures. He also acts for a number of local Luxembourg family businesses and entrepreneurs.

In parallel with his legal practice, he is a visiting lecturer at the University of Luxembourg and previously held the same role in international tax law at the University of Lorraine for seven years. He frequently speaks at conferences on Luxembourg and international tax topics, has authored several articles on direct tax and VAT matters and sits on the editorial board of a journal dedicated to Luxembourg and European taxation. Pol also serves on a pro bono basis as an arbitrator at the Luxembourg commission for arbitration in sports.

Career

Admitted to the Luxembourg Bar, 2014.

Professional Memberships

Association Luxembourgeoise d'Etudes Fiscales

International Fiscal Association (IFA)

Deutsche Steuerjuristische Gesellschaft (DStJG)

Administrative Panel (Bureau administratif) of the Luxembourg Olympic Committee

International Bar Association (IBA)