The Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k. tax team is particularly noted for transactional and capital markets tax, transfer pricing, and high-stakes tax disputes, including GAAR and withholding tax litigation. Katarzyna Kopczewska steers the practice which benefits from her experience supporting clients in the real estate and tech sectors. In the wider team, Tomasz Chentosz is an expert in tax planning; Michał Maj is well versed in the energy, FMCG, media and retail sectors; and Piotr Tatara is a key name for VAT matters. Piotr Wysocki left the firm in August 2025. Slawomir Boruc retired from the firm.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Tax advices received from the Baker are not only of very high value on the merits of the law, but they are also concluded to the individual situation of our company. Advisors are also very open and proactive when it comes to proposing some alternative solutions, amending the existing ideas we are working on, in order to get the best possible outcome for our company.’
- ‘Katarzyna Kopczewska and Piotr Tatara - standing out in their proactivity, tax expertise of both the law and local practice.’
- ‘What makes the BMK practice unique is that they are capable of solving even most demanding issues and supporting the most difficult business cases, taking pragmatic approach to the tax matters and staying close to the client.’
- ‘Katarzyna Kopczewska stands out in maintaining close cooperation with my company, taking pragmatic and customised approach towards the tax risks, proactively looking for solutions and finding solutions for even most demanding business cases. Michał Maj stands out in building connection with the client, staying in constant contact, using verbal ways of communication to facilitate certain discussions, being responsive.’
Key clients
- Skanska Property Poland
- Weber-Stephen
- Kredyt Inkaso S.A.
- Bolt
- Primocollect Group
Work highlights
Provided comprehensive support in tax matters to LX Beta as a selling shareholder on initial public offering and admission to trading on the regulated market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange of Diagnostyka S.A. shares.
Advising an American multinational tech company on cross-border tax proceedings regarding the withholding tax treatment of dividends.
Advising an American tech/consumer electronics company on approximately 800 customs proceedings regarding the tariff classification of smartwatches.
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Practice head
Katarzyna Kopczewska
Other key lawyers
Tomasz Chentosz; Michał Maj; Piotr Tatara; Piotr Maksymiuk