An eclectic client base of multinationals look to Baker McKenzie, Kyiv Office for assistance with international tax planning, as well as transfer pricing, VAT planning, and customs advice. The practice also has a robust offering in contentious tax matters, focusing on administrative dispute resolution but also equipped to handle litigation. At the helm of the practice, Hennadiy Voytsitskyi is a veteran of the Ukrainian law market, advising on global tax planning and structuring, and in contentious matters he has a focus on tax evasion and other criminal matters. Roman Koren has notable expertise in providing advice on wealth management and tax planning to HNWIs. Mariia Tashchi and Ruslan Borodiichuk are more junior contacts to note.
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- ‘Tax advice received from the Baker's team is not only of very high value on the merits of the law, but 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 best possible outcome for our company.'
- ‘Roman Koren and Hennadiy Voytsitskyi stand out for their proactiveness and tax expertise, in both the law and local practice.’
- ‘This practice stands out for its combination of deep local knowledge and client-centered responsiveness. In our case, setting up a branch in Ukraine involved navigating complex regulatory and procedural hurdles. The team not only understood the legal frameworks but explained them in a way that was clear, practical, and actionable. Their approach gave us confidence that nothing was overlooked.'
- ‘The individuals we worked with were remarkable for their responsiveness, clarity, and trustworthiness. They never made us feel like we were “just another client”—our questions, even when small, were treated with importance.'
Key clients
- Biopharma
Work highlights
Advised the shareholders of Biopharma on transactional post-closing matters and associated tax ramifications, including the application of the Controlled Foreign Companies rules to the group structure and further potential investments.
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Practice head
Hennadiy Voytsitskyi
Other key lawyers
Roman Koren; Mariia Tashchi; Ruslan Borodiichuk