The tax practice at Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k. is well regarded for its expertise in disputes, especially those related to VAT, corporate income tax and excise duty. The team is also active in M&A tax advisory work, cross-border reorganisations, tax planning and tax assistance with real estate investments. Sectors of focus for the practice include technology, fuel, FMCG and manufacturing. Katarzyna Kopczewska specialises in tax structuring and tax optimisation, especially in the real estate and construction sectors. Kopczewska jointly leads the practice alongside Sławomir Boruc. Further active members of the team include Piotr Wysocki, who is a key name for advice on corporate income tax and international tax; income tax specialist Tomasz Chentosz, who handles transfer pricing, business restructurings and real estate projects; and Michał Maj, who brings M&A-related tax expertise to the team.

Clients choose the tax practice at CMS as they ‘can count on its support in strategic tax advisory, transactional tax and tax restructuring‘. The team has vast experience advising clients in the energy, chemical, finance, fintech, consumer, real estate and defence sectors. It fully utilises its global network to assist clients with multi-jurisdictional tax projects. Andrzej Pośniak leads the practice and specialises in tax structuring, restructuring and disputes. Piotr Nowicki is another key member of the team, and handles a breadth of relevant mandates in relation to M&A transactions. Małgorzata Brauckmann-Sajkiewicz is highlighted for being a ‘world-class expert in transactional tax, cross-border tax and tax structuring, but also a very experienced business advisor’.

At Dentons the tax practice has strong expertise in the energy, real estate, technology, TMT, infrastructure, pharmaceutical and finance sectors. Its broad offering encompasses transfer pricing, tax litigation, grants and incentives-related matters. Utilising its global network, the team is well versed in advising on cross-border mandates. Cezary Przygodzki head up the tax team and is particular well versed in international tax planning and M&A structuring. Tax litigation expert Aleksandra Rutkowska is another active member of the practice, alongside Dagmara Cisowska, who specialises in transfer pricing matters. Mateusz Machalski joined the team from EY Law in April 2023 and specialises in indirect taxes, specifically VAT.

Underpinned by a global network, the tax practice at Hogan Lovells (Warszawa) LLP takes full advantage of its cross-border capabilities to assist clients with matters pertaining to international tax law. The team has expertise in the finance, insurance, IT, technology, and real estate and construction sectors. Andrzej Dębiec leads the practice, and brings significant experience handling optimisation projects, tax planning, M&A transaction structuring and disputes before the tax authorities and courts to his role. Zbigniew Marczyk is another active member of the practice and is well regarded for his knowledge of the tax aspects of the true-sale securitisation of receivables and other asset-backed securities transactions.

The tax practice at Andersen in Poland encompasses a broad range of expertise, including tax reorganisations, the tax aspects of M&A transactions, tax reviews, due diligence and disputes before the administrative courts and tax authorities. Clients span major banks, industry investors, private equity funds, business angels and founding shareholders. The key senior contacts are Marcin Matyka, Rafał Ciołek, Aleksandra Kalinowska, Arkadiusz Żurawicki, Monika Winnik, Mariusz Aleksandrowicz from the Warsaw office, and Elżbieta Lis, Magdalena Patryas and Michał Wilk from the Katowice office.

At DLA Piper Giziński Kycia sp.k., the tax practice has significant experience handling transactional and corporate structuring matters. Sectors of focus include defence, real estate, private equity, life sciences and medical devices. Other matters handled by the team include those relating to securitisation, financing and insurance, as well as day-to-day tax advisory. The practice is jointly led by Bartosz Matusik and Łukasz Dynysiuk. Ably supporting the team is indirect tax specialist Małgorzata Krok, who focuses on VAT and excise duties, and Rafał Dostatni, who is active in the tax advisory space.

At Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka, the tax practice is well regarded for its strength in M&A tax advisory, restructuring, tax planning and tax litigation work. Its client roster spans domestic and international companies, local authorities and private equity funds. Joanna Wierzejska specialises in tax litigation before the European courts, as well as advice regarding post-M&A tax restructuring mandates. Wierzejska jointly leads the practice alongside tax litigation expert Artur Nowak, who represents clients at all stages of tax proceedings. Grzegorz Sprawka and Jan Czerwiński were both promoted to the partnership in July 2023.

For DWF Poland Jamka Sp.k, 'the strength of the team is knowledge and practical experience in legal services for complex investments in energy'. Another area of expertise for the practice is tax litigation, in which the team regularly assists clients with pre-trial strategy and represents them throughout tax control proceedings. The practice is headed up by seasoned litigator Adrian Jonca. Other notable names include Katarzyna Stec  and Izabela Plis.

The tax practice at Greenberg Traurig Nowakowska-Zimoch Wysokinski Sp. k fields experts in transactional tax advisory work, corporate reorganisations, tax planning and tax controversies. The team works collaboratively with the firm’s real estate, M&A, banking and finance, and capital markers practices to provide multidisciplinary advice to clients. The team is headed up by Marek Kozaczuk, who draws on extensive experience handling tax disputes and representing clients before tax and customs authorities, as well as national courts of all levels. Maciej Kacymirow and Tomasz Kacymirow are also notable names in the practice.

Taking full advantage of its full-service structure, the tax practice at Linklaters works closely alongside the firm’s corporate, banking and real estate practices to offer comprehensive advice to its clients. The team is also praised by one client for its ‘strong offerings handling compliance with local regulations‘. Practice head Mikołaj Bieniasz is particularly experienced in providing tax advice related to cross-border and domestic restructurings, as well as M&A transactions, tax planning and transfer pricing issues. Michał Nocoń is also recommended.

Clients within the automotive, furniture, IT and e-commerce sectors are a key focus for the tax practice at Olesinski & Wspolnicy. The team can regularly be seen assisting clients with matters related to tax audits, VAT, transfer pricing, real estate and tax litigation. The trio leading the team comprises Tomasz Gałka, who specialises in the tax aspects of restructuring and international law; direct tax specialist Wojciech Fryze; and Konrad Misiewicz, who manages the VAT-focused work. Paweł Sitnik is also an active member of the team.

Clients praise the tax practice at Radzikowski, Szubielska i Wspólnicy sp. j. for its ‘excellent litigation strategy’ and ‘deep practical knowledge of tax regulations‘. The team works collaboratively with the firm’s M&A and energy practices to advise on the tax aspects of transactions and investments. Dorota Szubielska specialises in tax proceedings and fiscal control and leads the practice alongside co-head Piotr Karwat, who is skilled at assisting clients with matters concerning social security contributions.

At Rymarz Zdort Maruta, the tax practice combines its tax expertise with the firm’s broader M&A strength to provide comprehensive advice on the tax aspects of M&A transactions and other business reorganisations. Its client roster spans a range of industries, and includes financial institutions, PE funds, real estate developers, energy firms and telecoms operators. Leszek Tokarski heads up the practice, and has a focus on tax litigation and audits.

The tax practice at Soltysinski Kawecki & Szlezak is praised for being ‘prominent in the private wealth and real estate business areas‘, as well as being knowledgeable of the digital economy and innovative technology industries. The team provides advisory services in relation to wealth tax management and international tax, as well as being ‘experienced in tax matters, including those related to M&A transactions and corporate issues‘. Jarosław Bieroński leads the team, and is ably supported by Sławomir Łuczak and Piotr Andrzejak.

The broad offering of the tax practice at Wardynski & Partners encompasses the tax aspects of M&A transactions, restructurings, tax disputes and international tax issues. Other areas of expertise include transfer pricing, taxation of new technologies, especifically in the fintech space, and tax advice for HNWIs. Michał Nowacki and Dariusz Wasylkowski jointly lead the practice, specialised in advising on matters related to international M&A transactions and transfer pricing, respectively. Wojciech Marszałkowski is another key member of the practice.

Praised for its ‘extensive knowledge regarding transfer pricing’ the tax practice at CRIDO also handles international taxation issues, tax disputes and investigations, and matters relating to direct taxes and personal income tax. Clients span domestic and international companies, investors, traded entities and public sector companies. VAT expert Roman Namysłowski heads up the practice, ably supported by experienced litigator Andrzej Puncewicz and transfer pricing specialist Ewelina Stamblewska-Urbaniak.

Clients praise the tax practice at Gide Loyrette Nouel for its ‘exceptional regulatory knowledge and understanding of the market‘. The firm is instructed by large international and domestic companies from a range of sectors, including FMCG, real estate, financial services, insurance, and mining and energy. Dariusz Tokarczuk heads up the practice, specialising in the tax aspects of M&A, restructurings and real estate trading.

GWW regularly assists corporations and family businesses with day-to-day issues, including providing compliance services and acting as in-house tax advisors. The group is particularly active in the telecoms, pharmaceutical and real estate sectors. Andrzej Ladziński manages the the litigation side of the practice, and jointly leads the tax team alongside Artur Cmoch.

At Kochanski & Partners the tax practice is well regarded for its experience in handling tax litigation, regulatory work, international and indirect tax matters, compliance issues, and tax planning and structuring mandates. The team is also sought out by clients seeking to establish a presence in Poland or other jurisdictions. The team is headed up by Agata Dziwisz-Moshe, who is well versed at advising on VAT and real estate tax, as well as assisting with transactions on the financial market.

The tax team at NGL Tax is well versed at implementing tax reliefs, including R&D tax relief, IP box tax relief, robotisation tax relief and prototype tax relief. It is consequently a popular choice among clients in the IT, manufacturing, retail and defence sectors. Katarzyna Czerkies-Laskowska joined the team from Katarzyna Czerkies Tax Consulting in February 2023 and now heads up the practice.

The team at Penteris is active across a range of tax matters, including transfer pricing, international tax planning, tax effective investment structures, cross-border projects and dispute resolution. It works closely with the firm’s employment and corporate teams to provide comprehensive advice to clients. Piotr Prokocki arrived to take over leadership of the team in February 2023, and is ably supported by Wojciech Jaskuła and Artur Plutowski.

PragmatIQ Kancelaria Prawna Szymkowiak sp.k.‘s tax team focuses on transactions, private wealth tax, transfer pricing, IP box tax relief and tax disputes. Corporate clients appreciate the team’s multidisciplinary approach to its work by combing expertise in tax, accounting and finance to provide comprehensive advice. The practice is jointly lead by Rafał Szymkowiak, Wojciech Kaptur and Dominika Jaszczyk. Karolina Bojko is a name to note for her work in transfer pricing, specifically regarding the taxation of agricultural activities.

SSW handles M&A transactions, tax audits, transfer pricing and tax controversy. Patrycja Goździowska specialises in the transactional side of the practice, notably M&A. Tomasz Wickel excels in pre-IPO tax restructurings of capital groups. Robert Jaszczuk, Alicja Sarna and Aleksy Miarkowski left the firm.

Tomczykowski Tomczykowska Sp. z o.o.‘s tax practice is a popular choice for clients in the food manufacturing, healthcare, IT, publishing, FMCG, automotive, financial services, real estate and transport sectors. Its broad offering encompasses services relating to personal income tax, social security, transfer pricing, VAT and excise tax. Paweł Tomczykowski, Anna Turska-Tomczykowska, Bartłomiej Biały and Jacek Matarewicz are the key senior contacts; Biały typically handles transactional and tax planning mandates, while Matarewicz oversees litigious work.

At Wolf Theiss, the tax practice is commended for its ‘broad practical understanding of the real estate market and tax problems and issues faced by companies operating in this sector‘. Outside of that area, the team can regularly be seen advising on VAT, personal income tax and bankruptcy matters. Practice head Karolina Stawowska is a seasoned M&A, corporate and real estate tax advisor, and is ably supported by Izabela Wiewiórka.