WALLESS' tax practice group offers a full scope of tax-related services. The firm is regularly engaged in a range of matters from transactional tax structuring, due diligence and representation during tax investigations and audits, to representation in disputes and litigation, assistance related to transfer pricing, and consultations in customs fields. The team is led by Aiste Medeliene, who represents clients on complex tax and customs law issues, alongside representations in intricate tax litigation cases. Key support in this area is provided by Mindaugas Lukas, with expertise in handling both domestic and international tax matters for corporate and private clients.
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‘Support not only in Lithuania but also in other Baltic countries.’
‘Aiste Medeliene's expertise allowed us to optimise cost in our reorganisation process.’
‘The team’s ability to offer personalised tax strategies to clients, tailored to individual or business needs; deep knowledge of tax laws; client billing transparency.’
‘Expertise & knowledge: the lawyers at this firm demonstrate a deep understanding of tax law that goes beyond surface-level advice, attention to detail and a client-focused approach. What sets these individuals apart from competitors is their commitment to truly understanding the client’s needs.’
‘They have rich experience in tax disputes with the tax authority.’
‘Experience and knowledge of potential tax risks, complex tax matters.’
‘Experienced team highly oriented to business. Very professional and friendly collaboration. Flexible in terms of billing. ’
‘Experience, practicality.’
‘This team is exceptional in the ability to handle very complicated and sophisticated tax discrepancies, finding the best solution, because team members are capable of thinking like businesses. They are very efficient and responsive, you can feel their knowledge and experience while you speak. The team is quite senior, and that makes them our first choice for the most urgent and complicated tax questions.’
Key clients
- Brockwell Capital Limited
- Orivas UAB
- Swedbank AB
- Distinguished Horizons Industrial Co.
- Veolia Group companies
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Baltics, UAB
- Hotrema, UAB
- Lords Asset Management, UAB
- Willgrow Group companies
- Modus Group companies
Work highlights
- Assisted Brockwell Capital Limited in the issuance of a Baltic tax risk insurance policy.
- Represented UAB Hotrema in a practice-shaping tax dispute regarding social security contributions related to daily allowances paid to employees seconded to foreign jurisdictions, which taxed employment-related income.
- Advised one of a Lithuanian group of companies on the assessment of impact and preparation for the implementation of the Pillar II directive.
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Practice head
Aistė Medelienė
Other key lawyers
Mindaugas Lukas