Tax

CMS

CMS fields a team with ‘state-of-the-art tax competence’, active across CEE, Europe, and globally. The group acts for a broad stable of prestige clients, including prominent names from the technology, retail, and financial sectors, and evidences strength in both contentious and non-contentious mandates. Andrzej Pośniak leads the department, in addition to heading the broader CEE tax offering and co-heading the firm’s global tax practice. Pośniak covers transfer pricing, VAT, and corporate income tax matters. Małgorzata Brauckmann-Sajkiewicz is a key contact for clients from German-speaking countries, while Paulina Karpińska-Huzior leads on tax litigation. Piotr Nowicki maintains a broad practice, covering both transactional and contentious matters, in addition to tax insurance. Karol Kozłowski is a key name.

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Testimonials

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'The CMS team is BIG, so state-of-the-art tax competence (and not only) can always be found even in very specialised subjects.'
'Full commitment, good straightforward communication, professionalism.'
'Małgorzata Brauckmann-Sajkiewicz gives us high-quality advice on any tax questions that arise during real estate financing deals - I can fully recommend her.'
'1. Proactive approach to identifying tax-saving opportunities and providing strategic planning to avoid future disputes with tax authorities. 2. Experienced legal team.'
'-The lawyers at this firm are not only familiar with current regulations, but also with emerging trends in tax legislation. -The individuals are adept at creative problem-solving, using their analytical skills to navigate intricate tax challenges. -commitment to truly understanding the client’s need.'
'This practice stands out due to its deep expertise in tax law, which allows it to navigate complex legal matters with efficiency and precision. Potential clients would likely be impressed by the team's strong technical knowledge, responsiveness, and ability to provide clear, practical advice.'
'Małgorzata Brauckmann-Sajkiewicz was excellent in supporting us throughout the deal and often went above and beyond.'
'Our point of contact was extraordinarily responsive and not only answered our actual questions but also anticipated what additional information to provided in order to give us the most full context.'

Key clients

Grupa Azoty
Inpost
Advent International
Polski Fundusz Rozwoju
mBank
Macquarie’s Group – Green Investment Group
Amundi Immobilier
Montagu Private Equity
Corum XL
Grupo Lar

Work highlights

Advised Grupa Azoty, the key Polish player in the chemical sector, on the tax aspects of the firstpropane dehydrogenation (PDH) and polypropylene production (PP) installation in this part of Europe.