Baker & McKenzie Krzyżowski i Wspólnicy Spółka Komandytowa's key competencies include tax litigation, indirect and transactional tax issues. The 'detail-oriented' group, which has 'unique understanding of how businesses run' is also well-versed in transfer pricing, drawing on the firm's global presence. Department head Slawomir Boruc represented Bowin in a dispute with the Polish tax authorities before the European Court of Justice, successfully arguing that fiscal criminal proceedings initiated against the client do not automatically lead to the suspension of the five-year tax limitation period. Piotr Wysocki is recommended for income and international tax issues, while Katarzyna Kopczewska has developed an active transactional tax practice.

FKA Furtek Komosa Aleksandrowicz is instructed on the spectrum of contentious and non-contentious tax issues, with a particularly impressive client roster of banks and other financial institutions. Department head Mariusz Aleksandrowicz advises Bank Ochrony Środowiska, Balcke-Dürr Polska and Ferratum Group on day-to-day tax issues relating to their operations in Poland.

GWW's lawyers have 'an excellent and up-to-date knowledge of international tax developments and how they impact upon business activities in Poland'. Senior associate Tomasz Burczyński successfully defended the Municipality of the City of Włocławek in tax proceedings against the authorities before administrative courts in a complaint concerning the right to deduct the calculated VAT in connection with the client's investments. Tax litigator Andrzej Ladziński and tax structuring expert Artur Cmoch are the practice heads.

K&L Gates LLP's team is part of the firm's European tax practice, which enables it to assist local and foreign clients with a range of local and cross-border tax issues, including transfer pricing. Adrian Jonca, who leads the team, is advising the administrator of Alpine Bau on tax issues relating to insolvency proceedings of the company's Polish branch. As of May 2019, the firm's Poland office has been taken over by DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k.

Dorota Szubielska leads Radzikowski, Szubielska i Wspólnicy sp.k.'s 'knowledgeable and professional' team, which is noted for its tax litigation capabilities. Szubielska represented Essilor Optical Laboratory Polska in its successful claim before the District Administrative Court challenging excise and duty liabilities on ethyl alcohol used in mixing baths for optical lenses. Piotr Karwat is another recommended practitioner.

Rymarz Zdort's tax department supports the firm's M&A, banking and finance and capital markets teams, as well as handling standalone contentious and tax advisory issues. Practice head Robert Krasnodebski is representing Mennica Polska in a dispute with the authorities regarding its tax liabilities. He is also advising the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation on a pro-bono basis in relation to the tax implications of its conservation and maintenance efforts.

Wardynski & Partners has developed a strong transactional tax practice, which stands alongside the firm's strong private client and tax litigation offering. The group is also handling cutting-edge issues relating to new technologies such as blockchain. Co-head Michał Nowacki advised Saria on all tax aspects its takeover of the JKK Group. Dariusz Wasylkowski, who also leads the team, handles audits, restructurings and disputes, and has expertise in international tax law.

GESSEL Attorneys at Law has a strong transactional tax practice, and a team that regularly assists corporates involved in M&A and restructuring. The team is assisting Esche Schümann Commichau as local counsel with the possible tax treatment of the Polish employee of a German manufacturer operating in Poland. Janusz Fiszer sadly passed away in 2019.

Linklaters has a strong transactional tax offering, with secotral expertise in real estate, banking, insurance and energy. The practice is led by of counsel Mikołaj Bieniasz, who assisted the corporate team with Alliance Automotive Group's acquisition of a controlling stake in Groupauto Polska from eight individual shareholders.

Penteris's practice is led by corporate lawyer Tomasz Rysiak and tax restructuring expert Agnieszka Pytlas. Rysiak advised Jump Bikes on the tax aspects of its sale to Uber. In January 2020, the team split from Magnusson - Kancelaria Prawnicza and now operates as Penteris.

SSW Pragmatic Solutions' team of lawyers and tax advisers handles contentious and non-contentious tax matters for a range of corporate clients and private equity funds. Team co-head Patrycja Goździowska is advising Aerium Group on a number of tax matters, including the sale of three shopping centres. Tomasz Wickel, who also leads on tax matters, assisted Aidem Media with a pre-IPO cross-border restructuring.

The 'extremely flexible' team at boutique tax advisory firm Thedy & Partners has 'an extremely agile approach' to advising both private and public sector clients across the breadth of matters, in addition to handling tax controversy and litigation. Managing partner Michał Thedy (commended for his 'breadth of knowledge') specialises in transactional tax matters; Andrzej Kapczuk has an active VAT practice; and Adam Allen specialises in income tax. Lukasz Kupryjańczyk is another key name.

ZIMNY Doradcy Podatkowi is a boutique tax firm founded by Marcin Zimny, who specialises in advising domestic and international companies on excise duty. Highlights included advising CGR Polska on the tax treatment of various goods and services generated in- and outside of a special economic zone.

Garrigues is most noted for representing clients in tax-related litigation and advising them after tax inspections. It is also engaged for tax planning matters. Senior associate Marek Karasiewicz leads the team.