Tax | Europe

Allen & Overy has a well-respected tax department that acts on transactional and advisory matters, often on behalf of prominent names from the financial services sector. The team is focused on the tax aspects of asset financing and capital markets transactions, as well as providing advice concerning M&A deals and corporate restructuring. It also assists with employee incentive and management participation programmes.

Kocián Šolc Balaštík has an unrivalled tax team noted for its cross-border transaction capabilities, supported by a strong network of international experts. Its expertise covers tax issues relating to strategic M&A and private equity transactions, corporate restructurings and stock option plans. Other areas of the practice's focus include VAT issues and corporate income tax. KŠB further demonstrates strong capabilities to act on contentious tax matters.

Baker McKenzie is a strong practice that is well known for its work on the tax aspects of cross-border M&A and corporate reorganisations. The team is additionally experienced in income and indirect tax work, such as VAT, and assists domestic and international clients with court proceedings. The law firm leverages its global network on international matters and has an extensive roster of clients from industries including automotive, technology and banking.

Dentons moves up in the rankings for its work assisting international and domestic clients with tax issues in a range of transactions, incentive plans and capital market mandates. The team has additional experience in advisory work, such as annual reviews of income tax and compliance, as well as handling various contentious matters. The law firm represents clients from a variety of sectors, including energy, manufacturing, life sciences and chemical, as well as high net worth individuals.

Bříza & Trubač maintains a solid presence in the Czech tax scene. The law firm is particularly active in disputes relating to tax, frequently representing clients in front of the administrative court and in criminal proceedings. Its further focus areas include compliance and investigations, subsidies and VAT issues.

Clifford Chance enters the rankings this year on the back of positive market feedback. The law firm frequently represents financial institutions and companies from the energy and consumer goods sectors in handling the tax aspects of corporate and finance deals. The team leverages its experience to assist with the structuring of M&A, capital markets transactions and corporate expansion matters, as well as restructuring cases. The law firm can draw upon the strength of its international network to advise on cross-border transactions.

Deloitte Legal joins the rankings this year with a solid team recognised for its skilful assistance with tax disputes, notably in relation to tax incentives, VAT schemes and excise duties. Representing clients from the manufacturing, food and automotive sectors, the team is equally well equipped to advise on matters related to transfer pricing and corporate income tax. It offers further expertise in relation to tax audits and assessments.

PRK Partners assists with the tax planning and structuring aspects of transactions, including merger-related work and restructuring. The team primarily acts on behalf of domestic companies and private individuals and covers both Czech and international matters. Key areas of expertise include real estate tax and investment fund transactions, as well as VAT issues, corporate income tax compliance and the tax aspects of cross-border business expansions.

Rowan Legal makes its debut in the rankings this year following strong market support. The law firm attracts significant investment firms, corporate entities and private individuals to assist with the tax structuring and due diligence of M&A and finance transactions. Its practice also encompasses the handling of tax disputes in relation to VAT and levied taxes, as well as the negotiation of obligations with the tax authorities on behalf of clients.

White & Case is an established tax team with experience in structuring cross-border corporate and financial transactions. It is particularly active in the technology, real estate and healthcare sectors and frequently represents investment firms. The law firm is also well versed in assisting clients with tax-related disputes, VAT issues and management incentive schemes.