Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář's team is active in a wide spectrum of tax matters, including local and international tax planning, indirect taxes and customs duties. The group draws on the firm's international network to assist clients in the energy, media and technology sectors with tax litigation and audits. The practice has a solid track record in advising on the tax aspects of M&A transactions. Eliška Komínková spearheads the department and advises on Czech and European regulations relating to VAT and corporate and income tax, as well as the tax aspects of restructuring issues.

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Key clients

  • Astute, Inc. / Audax Private Equity
  • Energetický a Průmyslový Holding (EPH) / EP Infrastructure (EPIF)
  • Illinois Tool Works
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Jones Lang LaSalle
  • JUDr. Jiřina Lužová, the liquidator and insolvency trustee / Sberbank CZ, a.s. v likvidaci
  • KSM Investment / Kofola
  • Laird Technologies Inc.
  • Mastercard
  • Moulins de Kleinbettingen
  • Sony Europe
  • VF Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised CITIC Group on the tax aspects of the sale of its 99.98% stake in SK Slavia Prague.
  • Advised Ampersand Biomedicines/Flagship Pioneering on the tax aspects of its acquisition of AbCheck s.r.o.
  • Advised Gartner on the tax aspects of its acquisition of KPC-Group.

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.

Eliška Komínková