Tax | Europe

Asters maintains an experienced tax team that handles a range of transactional matters, including share sales and acquisitions. It lawyers regularly advise taxpayers on disputes with the Ukrainian tax authority, such as those pertaining to VAT. The law firm's broad client base includes several major local names, as well as Ukrainian subsidiaries of foreign companies.

Avellum represents domestic and international corporations in tax disputes and assists with transfer pricing and transactional mandates. The team showcases further prowess in representing clients in criminal investigations of alleged tax evasion and regularly works as co-counsel with international law firms without offices in Ukraine. The team has notable experience advising clients in the finance, charity and food sectors.

Baker McKenzie is particularly notable for its cross-border tax advice as a result of its strong international network. It largely assists high calibre multinational clients on a range of tax mandates, including transactional support, tax audits and VAT issues. Additionally, its lawyers handle tax disputes and are experienced in representing high net worth individuals.

Kinstellar advises a multinational clientele on corporate tax, transfer pricing and VAT issues, as well as the tax implications of investments into Ukraine. The team also assists with contentious mandates, representing clients in administrative proceedings and filing tax claims. Its lawyers enjoy a varied clientele, including key players from the transportation, banking, technology and pharmaceutical sectors.

PwC Ukraine advises major national and multinational companies on general corporate tax, including income tax, compliance and VAT. The team is also well placed to represent clients in tax disputes as well as to undertake corporate restructurings and provide transactional tax advice. The law firm's clientele spans the commodities, manufacturing and construction sectors.

Sayenko Kharenko maintains a solid practice with comprehensive coverage across the tax spectrum. It has particular expertise in complex tax litigation in addition to noteworthy experience of tax controversy mandates. The team also handles tax structuring issues and is known for representing clients from the financial sector as well as companies from the agricultural, manufacturing and IT industries.

Vasil Kisil & Partners is a recognised tax litigation firm. It is especially active in disputes concerning VAT and provides further assistance with restructurings. The lawyers showcase strong experience representing senior executives in matters including accusations of administrative tax offences. The law firm advises clients from a range of industries including agriculture, tobacco and retail.