Tax

Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k.

Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k. includes experts in Polish and EU tax matters, with strength across a broad range of corporate transactions, including M&A, reorganisations, and real estate investments. The group additionally handles contentious tax issues, with aptitude in both arbitration and litigation. Katarzyna Kopczewska leads the department and specialises in the real estate and technology sectors. Piotr Wysocki is particularly active on behalf of private equity funds, while Tomasz Chentosz handles transfer pricing and business restructurings. Michał Maj is a licensed Polish tax advisor, and advises on tax elements of M&A transactions. Piotr Tatara is a key contact for matters relating to VAT, including litigation.

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Testimonials

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'Baker McKenzie Krzyżowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k.'s tax team is able to provide clear and actionable advice, whilst also anticipating issues and providing solutions very specific to our business. They have been exceptional.'
'The main individuals I work with are Katarzyna Kopczewska and Piotr Tatara. Both make up for a superstar team with high degree of availability and pro-activeness, with exceptional advice, anticipating issues and providing solutions very specific to our business.'
'High professionalism, proactive approach, particular attention to client's interests and fast reaction in proposing solutions.'
'Great knowledge of the company due to long-lasting professional relationship, proactive approach, particular care of client's interests and readiness to propose solutions to complex situations make Tomasz Chentosz different from competitors.'
'What makes the team unique is that they have experience in dealing with various client situations, so they can apply their experience specific to our situation. They didn't offer a cookie cutter template to the solution, but rather used their experience to simplify the process but tailor it to our company's needs.'
'I would say that Piotr Wysocki is an experienced partner, and he is very open to investigating solutions to various issues.'
'Cooperation with Baker McKenzie is a guarantee of successful completion of the transaction from business point of view, where at the same time the seller and the investor are assured of joint tax safety. Any problems that arise during the course of the transaction is resolved quickly and efficiently.'
'Katarzyna Kopczewska is an exceptional advisor, with very long experience, combining thorough knowledge with a very practical/pragmatic approach to the issues. She is close to the client, and a reliable partner.'

Key clients

Google Poland
Thales Group
Snowflake
Dropbox
Micromobility Solutions
Archicom
Generali Real Estate
Equinix
Accenture
DWS
Skanska Property Poland

Work highlights

Assisted Skanska with the sale transaction of the Studio B office building in Warsaw, Poland, to Stena Real Estate AB, an international property company that is apart of the privately owned Swedish Stena Group.
Assisted Bolt with a number of ongoing tax issues related to DAC-7 implementation and ongoing VAT and CIT issues related to its electronically supplied services.
Represented Metlife Europe Services Limited in litigation with the Polish tax authorities before the District Administrative Court in Warsaw (the court's decision is now final and valid).

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