Praised for its ‘deep industry expertise’ and the ability to ’tailor solutions according to client needs’, the practice at Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen provides the full range of taxation services, including compliance, fiscal litigation, and assisting with the taxation aspects of corporate transactions. Some of the mandates frequently retained by members include acquisitions, transfer pricing, and challenges to tax authorities’ decisions. Certified tax advisers Alina Timofti and Marius Ionescu jointly steer the department, both frequent counsels to the Ministry of Finance on legislative changes. Other key members are Silviu Badescu and Alexandru Aparaschivei, who also hold tax advisory licences; Emil Bivolaru, who is experienced in dispute resolution; and tax consultant Lucian Barbu.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We recommend Emil Bivolaru.'
- ‘Great real estate knowledge – we used their advice for a real estate-related project.’
- ‘Silviu Badescu is very resourceful and very responsive.’
- ‘I believe that the team has deep industry expertise and can tailor the proposed solutions according to our needs. The communication with the tax team in Nestor is excellent, they provide quick feedback on tight deadlines.’
- ‘I usually work with Alexandru Aparaschivei and Silviu Badescu. They are both excellent professionals, I value their opinions a lot since they have vast experience in various situations. They both are very responsive and proactive in offering highly targeted, practical solutions.’
Key clients
- Alexandrion Saber Distilleries SRL
- Asbis
Work highlights
Advised Alexandrion Saber Distilleries SRL on the invalidation of the Romanian Government Decision imposing vice tax on all sales of alcoholic drinks and the recovery of around EUR 22 million in unlawful taxes from the Romanian State.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Alina Timofti; Marius Ionescu
Other key lawyers
Silviu Badescu; Alexandru Aparaschivei; Emil Bivolaru; Lucian Barbu