KPMG Legal, Czech Republic’s extensive tax practice is well versed in handling both contentious and advisory work for an established client base of individuals and large corporations. The group acts on domestic and cross-mandates, and is noted for its strength in tax investigations. The team is equally adept at assisting with the tax aspects of M&A transactions and international holding structures. Radek Halíček is a key contact for banks and insurance companies, Viktor Dušek brings experience in assisting with tax administrative proceedings, and Jana Fuksová handles tax litigation in the banking and investment funds space; the trio collectively head the department.

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Key clients

  • EP Commodities, a.s.
  • ADM Olomouc s.r.o.
  • ESAB CZ, s.r.o., člen koncernu
  • EP ENERGY TRADING, a.s.

Work highlights

  • Representing EP Commodities in tax and court proceedings concerning VAT deductions from international transactions.
  • Representing EP ENERGY TRADING in legal and tax proceedings concerning a claim for secondary interest on a late payment of interest by the tax authority.
  • Acting as counsel to ADM Olomouc on several parallel tax and court proceedings concerning the widely publicised topic of carousel fraud.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Radek Halíček, Viktor Dušek, Jana Fuksová