Tax | Europe

Borenius' market-leading tax practice covers all areas of domestic and international taxation. In addition to advising on the structuring of M&A transactions, the team is also experienced in tax disputes and tax audits, assisting with withholding tax, transfer pricing and indirect tax issues. The department is also able to offer strong real estate tax expertise, working with the law firm's respected real estate practice.

Roschier's leading tax practice offers a fully integrated approach to tax issues, coordinating with additional practice groups such as corporate and finance. Its areas of expertise include tax issues arising from private equity deals and M&A transactions, as well as high-profile tax disputes. The team also provides further advice in relation to transfer pricing matters, VAT issues and dividend taxation. Roschier is popular with investment funds for advice on the taxation of transactions and wider tax structuring concerns.

Hannes Snellman is engaged by buyers and sellers for assistance with the taxation of public M&A and private equity transactions. The well-regarded tax team handles VAT and income tax matters, and demonstrates further expertise in tax litigation and the restructuring of operations for tax efficiency. Hannes Snellman has further expertise in matters related to transfer tax.

The reputable tax team at Krogerus is known for handling the tax aspects of M&A and real estate transactions, as well as company restructurings. Its expertise also extends to advising clients on energy-related tax issues. Krogerus's client roster includes investors, private equity firms and financial institutions.

New to the rankings, Avance Attorneys' tax department is best known for its expertise in mandates connected to M&A and private equity deals. The team also advises on the tax aspects of demergers and corporate restructurings, as well as real estate transactions. The lawyers also represent clients in transfer tax disputes and reclaim procedures.

Castrén & Snellman has wide-ranging expertise in cross-border tax planning and transactions. The law firm offers a full-service approach to clients through integration with other practice groups, including its well-reputed finance and corporate teams. Its transactional advice covers public M&A, real estate mandates and capital markets transactions. The team is also noted for its capabilities in tax disputes and is often engaged to advise on tax issues relating to investment funds.

Dittmar & Indrenius's well-established tax practice focuses on transactional mandates, including assisting buyers and sellers with cross-border M&A matters. It also acts on the tax aspects of real estate deals and represents clients in tax disputes, including cases involving transfer pricing and withholding tax issues.

Waselius provides advice across numerous domestic and cross-border tax issues including the structuring of M&A deals, financing and cross-border restructuring mandates. The law firm additionally represents clients in disputes concerning beneficial ownership assessments, withholding tax, VAT and employee benefits.