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Tax
Co-headed from Athens by Smaro Anagnostou and Melina Katsimi, the Lambadarios Law Firm tax practice is recommended for its in-depth knowledge of the Greek tax framework and cross-border transactions. Anagnostou specialises in advising corporate clients, financial institution, and investment funds on the tax treatment of M&A and corporate restructurings, whilst Katsimi is an expert in conducting tax-related due diligence.
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Key clients
- Whirlpool Hellas SA
- Baker McKenzie
- Dow Chemicals
- Sony – EMI
- Apple
- Goodyear
- BriQ
- Cardlink-Worldline
- Athens Brewery
Work highlights
- Advised an investment fund on the tax issues related to the structuring, and implementation thereof, of the acquisition and immediate resale of a bank’s portfolio of real estate assets, to non-identified end buyers.
- Advising Whirlpool Hellas, on its claim against Greek tax authorities regarding VAT refund on overdue receivables - bad debts, in accordance with the EU VAT directive provisions, not yet transposed into national law.
- Advised BriQ on profit distribution ratios, and extraordinary income – capital gains distribution, according to reic special legislation and ongoing changes in the law, commenting on the Ηellenic Fund and Asset Management Association ‘s relative opinion.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Smaro Anagnostou, Melina Katsimi