Sorainen fields a sizeable team of lawyers who specialise in direct and international tax law and the tax structuring of cross-border M&A transactions, on top of assistance with areas such as business transfers, corporate structuring, and service agreements. Jānis Taukačs, who is experienced in a plethora of large-scale projects running the gamut of industries operating in Latvia, and Aija Lasmane head up the team. The pair is engaged in new corporate tax regulatory matters and transfer pricing matters. On the disputes side, the group regularly appears before the Latvian Constitutional Court, often regarding corporate income tax surcharge. Kristīne Erele is a significant name to note in this context.
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Key clients
- EngyCELL, Change Ventures
- Booking Group and Chemispec
- 4finance AS
- West Kredit
- L Catterton
- Energix Group
- Bitus Latvia SIA
- Moon Inc SIA
- Digital Charging Solutions GmbH
Work highlights
Assisted Moon Inc. SIA on entering into a service agreement with a foreign partner.
Representing 4finance AS before the Latvian Constitutional Court in a case regarding a corporate income tax surcharge on flow-through dividends.
Advised Bitus Latvia SIA on transfer pricing issues of cash-pooling, by reaching the most comprehensive analysis and the most precise solutions regarding the tax effect on clients' money connected to the pool, which is managed by an independent Swedish bank.
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Practice head
Jānis Taukačs; Aija Lasmane
Other key lawyers
Kristīne Erele