Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář's team works with clients across a broad spectrum of industries, helping them navigate domestic and international tax planning, indirect tax and customs matters, and tax audits and disputes. The team also advises on the tax aspects of M&A transactions, real estate developments, and employment-related issues. 'Highly respected' team head Eliška Komínková brings a noteworthy knowledge of Czech and EU regulations, with expertise spanning customs, transfer pricing, corporate income tax, VAT, and client representation during audits. Another notable practitioner is Karolína Madziová, who focuses on indirect taxation and advises on supply chain structuring and VAT compliance, frequently working with clients in the e-commerce sector.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘Eliška Komínková is highly professional, with vast experience and a practical approach. Not only that, she brings commitment and values to the table.’
- ‘The tax team at Baker stands out as a powerhouse of technical expertise and client-focused service. Led by Eliška Komínková, they always deliver work that proves that they understand the business.'
- 'The team demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach that we need.'
- ‘I work with Eliška Komínková, whom I fully trust. She is a highly respected figure in the tax field and has deep technical knowledge of the tax law, and at the same time, she can transform the complex tax issues into reasonable solutions.’
- ‘Exceptional cross-border structuring experience and ability to provide real, practical advice and solutions. Great response times.’
- ‘Eliška Komínková is an exceptional tax adviser, with great attention to detail. She is very experienced and able to provide quick, structured advice on highly complex matters.'
Key clients
- Arbonia Astute, Inc. Audax Private Equity Becton Dickinson BizLink Colt Technology Services GmbH Energetický a Průmyslový Holding (EPH) EP Infrastructure (EPIF) Federal Signal Illinois Tool Works Johnson & Johnson Jones Lang LaSalle KSM Investment Kofola Laird Technologies Inc. Mastercard Moulins de Kleinbettingen Novo Nordisk Sony Europe VF Corporation Western Digital
Work highlights
Advised Novo Nordisk on tax aspects of their acquisition of a production facility in Bohumil (Jevany), Czech Republic, from Novavax.
Advised Illinois Tool Works, Inc. on the tax and legal aspects of their internal reorganization.
Advised Federal Signal Corporation on the tax aspects regarding their business operations and the acquisition of assets in the Czech Republic from Waterblasting, LLC.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Eliška Komínková
Other key lawyers
Karolína Madziová