CRIDO has key strength in contentious tax matters, with experience in the full range of litigation and pre-litigation mandates. The group draws support from the firm’s white-collar crime team, and services both domestic and international clients. Founding partner Andrzej Puncewicz co-leads the team alongside fellow managing partner Roman Namysłowski, as well as Jan Furtas. Ewelina Stamblewska-Urbaniak is a key name, with experience in transfer pricing and business restructurings.
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‘High level of knowledge and practical expertise. Responsiveness. Meet the deadlines.’
‘Crido has helped us with many different proceedings at the administrative and court level. They are providing tailored service for particular occasions. Moreover, what is the most different from other tax service suppliers is that the litigation team has always presented an outside-of-the-box approach.’
‘Individual approach to the client, strategic and out of the box thinking; combining and implementing high technical knowledge with pragmatic & business oriented approach; look for new solutions - tailor made.’
‘Ewelina Stablewska-Urbaniak is very proactive, and advises assuming multiple possible scenarios. For simple and complicated transactions, we always received outstanding service. Other tax firms on the same subject requested the client to do the homework first before they would advise.’
‘Highly qualified and committed employees. Team committed to delivering tailored solutions that meet individual needs.'
'The team take the time to understand specific business activity, financial situation and goals, providing personalized advice that aligns perfectly with interests. CRIDO sees a "bigger picture".’
‘Exceptional knowledge of tax and law regulations. Very committed. Takes the time to understand specific of business activity and deliver personalised solutions. Excellent communication in a pleasant atmosphere. We are very lucky to have them by our side.’
‘Jan Furtas - competent, engaged, consistent.’
Work highlights
- Represented a number of the largest US investment funds in over 140 cases involving the recovery of interest on overpayments of withholding tax.
- Negotiating with the government in one of the largest state aid recovery cases in Polish history.
- Representing PRS companies in overturning unfavourable case law and structuring property tax settlements.
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Practice head
Andrzej Puncewicz; Jan Furtas; Roman Namysłowski
Other key lawyers
Ewelina Stamblewska-Urbaniak; Daniel Panek