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Ernst & Young's tax practice is led by the highly regarded Vladimir Kotenko, who specialises in capital markets, financial products and cross-border structuring. The firm has three tax partners and 50 fee earners. Jorge Intriago is known for his work ... [more]

Ernst & Young's tax practice is led by the highly regarded Vladimir Kotenko, who specialises in capital markets, financial products and cross-border structuring. The firm has three tax partners and 50 fee earners. Jorge Intriago is known for his work on M&A. The M&A practice is led by László Szakál. The majority of the firm's work is transaction driven and the client base is mostly international.

Oleh Marchenko and Vladimir Didenko lead the tax practice at Magisters-Taxand. Marchenko is known for his work on M&A and cross-border structuring. Didenko is an indirect tax specialist. The firm's clients include INN International Trading & Sharing, ... [more]

Oleh Marchenko and Vladimir Didenko lead the tax practice at Magisters-Taxand. Marchenko is known for his work on M&A and cross-border structuring. Didenko is an indirect tax specialist. The firm's clients include INN International Trading & Sharing, Goldman Sachs, Alfa-Bank, Bunge and Nestle Ukraine. The tax team comprises 12 fee earners including two partners. In the last 12 months the tax practice was strengthened with the addition of four associates. The firm advised Boris Fuchsmann and Alexander Rodnyansky on the $220 milion acquisition of Studio 1+1, one of the largest media holdings in Ukraine, to CME, a US public media group. This was the largest transaction in the media sector in Ukraine. Marchenko and Didenko advised Goldman Sachs on the establishment of a retail real estate development joint venture with XXI Century, one of Ukraine's leading real estate investment companies. The firm advised Goldman Sachs on international tax structuring, mitigating tax risks, transfer pricing, and real estate M&A matters in this transaction which was worth $500 million. The firm advised Unimilk on Ukrainian tax aspects of worldwide restructuring of the groups assets and operations. The deal was worth $2 billion.

Ron Barden leads the tax practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is recognised for his work on cross-border structuring, M&A and inward investment. He is an acknowledged expert in financial services and the telecommunications industry. One commentator ... [more]

Ron Barden leads the tax practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is recognised for his work on cross-border structuring, M&A and inward investment. He is an acknowledged expert in financial services and the telecommunications industry. One commentator described him as "active in the tax community". The firm provides a full range of tax services including corporate tax, and indirect taxes including VAT. The firm advises both national and international companies using its knowledge of Ukrainian tax legislation to the benefit of its clients. The firm is a major force in Ukrainian tax matters and continues to grow at 50% year in year out.

Baker & McKenzie's tax practice is led by Hennadiy Voytsitskyi. A competitor said the firm "provides good quality tax advice". The tax team is made up of lawyers, accountants and economists and is supported by the Baker & McKenzie global network. The ... [more]

Baker & McKenzie's tax practice is led by Hennadiy Voytsitskyi. A competitor said the firm "provides good quality tax advice". The tax team is made up of lawyers, accountants and economists and is supported by the Baker & McKenzie global network. The firm's clients include Emerson Process Management, Google, Pratt & Whitney and International Investment Company. Voytsitskyi and Yuriy Zaluskyy advised SAB Miller on the acquisition of Sarmat, one of the largest Ukrainian brewers. This transaction marks SAB Miller's entrance into the fast growing Ukrainian beer market. The firm advised Estee Lauder Ukraine and Estee Lauder Lachen on the determination of the customs value of imported products for Estee Lauder Ukraine. The firm managed to achieve a significant reduction in the customs value of imported goods for the client. Voytsitskyi and Tetiana Gryn advised a US owned Swiss company engaged in manufacturing and technology on the restoration of tax returns on corporate profit tax. This was the first transaction of its kind in the Ukrainian market. The firm advised a Saudi Arabian company on structuring its business presence in Ukraine as well as the sale and purchase of grain from Ukraine. The transaction marks the entrance of the client into the Ukrainian market.

Deloitte's tax practice is led by Grigory Pavlotsky and consists of 78 client professionals including five partners. Pavlotsky also heads the transfer pricing practice which is four strong. The highly regarded Karl Gessner left the firm for family reasons ... [more]

Deloitte's tax practice is led by Grigory Pavlotsky and consists of 78 client professionals including five partners. Pavlotsky also heads the transfer pricing practice which is four strong. The highly regarded Karl Gessner left the firm for family reasons and another 18 employees have also left. The firm advised a major tour operator on the first acquisition of a Ukrainian tour operator by a large Western publicly traded company. As it was an asset transaction it required significant tax and legal structuring. The firm advised a major distributor of chemicals on the acquisition of a chemicals company. Pavlotsky, Victoria Tymoshenko and Taras Kozhushko provided full transaction support, including financial, tax, legal and customs due diligence. The firm advised a large Ukrainian bank on the securitisation of the auto loans portfolio. This deal was the first of its kind in Ukraine.

KM Partners is led by the highly regarded Alexander Minin an expert on tax controversy. The firm's other partner is the newly promoted Alexander Shemiatkin, who specialises in tax and customs legislation. He is also experienced in tax litigation with ... [more]

KM Partners is led by the highly regarded Alexander Minin an expert on tax controversy. The firm's other partner is the newly promoted Alexander Shemiatkin, who specialises in tax and customs legislation. He is also experienced in tax litigation with the tax authorities. The firm's work has shifted from consulting and general structuring to litigation which represents about 70% of the firm's work. The firm has been involved in judicial disputes on tax treatments of promotional expenses, customs valuation and qualification of goods as the base for import taxes, VAT administration issues and so-called "non recognisable" transactions. The firm is a member firm of WTS Alliance. Clients include Eastend International, Monsanto and Procter & Gamble.

Konnov & Sozanovsky's tax practice is led by Yevgeniya Derbal. The firm provides services including litigation, income tax advice, tax planning and VAT. Derbal advised a leading construction and projecting holding on tax restructuring as well as on matters ... [more]

Konnov & Sozanovsky's tax practice is led by Yevgeniya Derbal. The firm provides services including litigation, income tax advice, tax planning and VAT. Derbal advised a leading construction and projecting holding on tax restructuring as well as on matters of sale of a share in the group to a Russian investor. The firm provided legal due diligence to Yalta Film, a major Ukrainian movie producer. The tax practice was involved in disputes with the tax authorities and regulatory compliance. Derbal advised on the corporate restructuring of Telemont Group which is active in the area of construction of mobile communication networks. Clients include Zara Ukraine, Celenia Software, Oriflame Cosmetics Ukraine and Olimpia Real Estate Holding.

KPMG's tax practice consists of two partners and 40 fee earners. The practice is led by Rob Shantz and Sergey Popov, who both specialise in M&A. Due to the economic downturn, the firm has been involved in more restructuring and audit support as opposed ... [more]

KPMG's tax practice consists of two partners and 40 fee earners. The practice is led by Rob Shantz and Sergey Popov, who both specialise in M&A. Due to the economic downturn, the firm has been involved in more restructuring and audit support as opposed to due diligence and transactional work. The firm has been advising its banking clients on different tax implications for debt portfolios. They advised on the restructuring of an agricultural group and in a large acquisition of a beverage company. The firm has been advising large Ukrainian industry groups on tax structuring.

Sayenko Kharenko is a transactional firm led by Michael Kharenko. The firm is involved in capital markets and structured finance. Kharenko provided tax opinion for BNP Paribas and UBS on the establishment of a $2 billion Medium Term Note (MTN) programme ... [more]

Sayenko Kharenko is a transactional firm led by Michael Kharenko. The firm is involved in capital markets and structured finance. Kharenko provided tax opinion for BNP Paribas and UBS on the establishment of a $2 billion Medium Term Note (MTN) programme for UkrSibbank. This was the only MTN programme by a Ukrainian entity in 2008 using an innovative currency derivative element. Partner Sergey Ignatovsky advised Mariupol Investment Group on the acquisition of Donbass Trade Fleet. This was a high profile M&A transaction involving the sale of the biggest commercial fleet in Ukraine. Kharenko provided a tax opinion to UBS on the issuance of $250 million of Eurobonds by Alfa-Bank. This was one of Ukraine's largest debt capital deals of 2008. The firm's clients include Morgan Stanley, Dresdner and KIG.

Denys Volkov has left Beiten Burkhardt and the tax practice is now led by Viktoriia Fomenko. The German firm's Ukraine office has an indirect taxes focus, including VAT and customs duties. However, the firm also advises on M&A and cross-border structuring. ... [more]

Denys Volkov has left Beiten Burkhardt and the tax practice is now led by Viktoriia Fomenko. The German firm's Ukraine office has an indirect taxes focus, including VAT and customs duties. However, the firm also advises on M&A and cross-border structuring. Clients include financial institutions, real estate and agricultural companies.

DLA Piper is highly regarded by commentators and the firm's market presence has grown significantly over the last 12 months. Svitlana Musienko heads the tax practice and advises on both domestic and international tax planning and investment structuring. ... [more]

DLA Piper is highly regarded by commentators and the firm's market presence has grown significantly over the last 12 months. Svitlana Musienko heads the tax practice and advises on both domestic and international tax planning and investment structuring. She was previously at Ernst & Young. Musienko acted as legal and tax adviser on the restructuring of the biggest Ukrainian and Russian network of supermarkets for household appliances in relation to a fund raising. The firm advised on the tax aspects of the acquisition of a large Ukrainian oil extracting enterprise. Musienko advised one of the biggest hotel operators on the tax aspects relating to a management contract for the opening if its branded hotel in Ukraine.

Oleg Makarov is the managing partner of Vasil Kisil & Partners and focuses on litigation and administrative proceedings involving local tax and customs authorities. Denis Lysenko is another partner focusing on tax and he specialises in corporate tax ... [more]

Oleg Makarov is the managing partner of Vasil Kisil & Partners and focuses on litigation and administrative proceedings involving local tax and customs authorities. Denis Lysenko is another partner focusing on tax and he specialises in corporate tax including group restructurings, cross-border M&A and taxation of commercial activities of both domestic and foreign companies. The firm is highly regarded by its peers, who say that the firm has grown in the areas of tax litigation and tax consulting.