Linklaters offers clients a joined-up service between its tax, corporate, banking, and real estate offerings, ensuring comprehensive transaction support for domestic and cross-border mandates. The group additionally advises on contentious tax matters. The team is led by Mikołaj Bieniasz, who brings more than 25 years’ experience in tax planning, tax litigation and transfer pricing; and ‘strategic thinker’ Michał Nocoń, who was promoted to co-head in November 2024, and who has key strength in the private equity sector. Jan Jurga covers direct and indirect tax, and is noted for his ’deep knowledge of tax regulations’.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The team excels in handling tax insurance, which is crucial for M&A transactions. Their expertise ensures neither party in a transaction has to retain unwanted tax risks, providing peace of mind and financial stability.'
  • 'Each team member brings specialised knowledge to the table. Jan Jurga's acumen as a tax adviser, Michał Nocoń's skills as an advocate, and Mikołaj Bieniasz's leadership offer comprehensive solutions.'
  • 'Jan Jurga stands out in the field of tax advisory due to his expert knowledge and profound understanding of tax regulations. He has an ability to interpret and apply complex tax laws to practical situations, which has continuously impressed me.'
  • 'Michał Nocoń differentiates himself through his strong advocacy skills. His talent for representing clients’ interests robustly ensures the best possible outcomes. Michał is a strategic thinker, with a remarkable ability to anticipate potential issues and navigate them proactively. 
  • 'Mikołaj Bieniasz combines broad knowledge of tax issues with specialised expertise, addressing a diverse range of client needs effectively. He also fosters a collaborative environment within the team, ensuring that all members are aligned and working towards optimal client outcomes.'
  • 'They use advanced technology for tax calculations and compliance tracking, ensuring accurate and timely results. The team is diverse and inclusive, which means they bring different perspectives to their work, leading to more creative solutions.'
  • 'Jan Jurga stands out because of his deep knowledge of tax regulations. He can explain complex tax issues in a way that is easy to understand, which is very helpful for making decisions. His attention to detail ensures nothing is overlooked, making his advice reliable and thorough.'
  • 'The Linklaters team are an exceptional group of lawyers who are plugged into an exciting Polish market. Michał Nocoń was a pleasure to work with and was committed to our transaction throughout. I would highly recommend him.'

Key clients

  • Cerberus
  • Clarion Partners Europe
  • Mirova
  • Signal Capital Partners
  • Stena Real Estate

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mikołaj Bieniasz, Michał Nocoń

Other key lawyers

Jan Jurga