Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Lithuania
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About
Provided by WALLESS
Tax Advisory
WALLESS provides a broad range of tax advisory solutions for corporate and private clients. These solutions relate to business and transaction structuring, mergers and acquisitions, national and cross-border private tax matters.
Tax Litigation
We believe in and always advocate for amicable dispute resolutions and settlements. However, when this can-not be achieved, we are alongside our clients from the very first dealings with the tax authorities, early stages of tax audit, prepare dispute strategy and represent their interests in the proceedings with the tax authority, administrative courts, and if necessary, the Court of Justice of the European Union.
- Advised Inbank AS on tax aspects of cross-border merger between Inbank AS and Mokilizingas, its consumer credit subsidiary operating in Lithuanian and Latvian markets
- Represented Enteco Baltic, UAB in controversial tax dispute with Lithuanian Customs Authorities, including representation in Court of Justice of European Union
- Assisted the Syndicate of Bank of America, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Swedbank and UBS in the IPO of the AB Ignitis group
Chambers Review
WALLESS is active in a range of tax matters, including transaction-related advice and disputes. The team is also well prepared to assist with VAT issues. The lawyers also advise on transfer pricing matters. The law firm enjoys a client base drawn from sectors such as financial services, infrastructure and manufacturing.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has very thorough knowledge."
"The team is attentive and responsive, and quickly resolves issues that arise."
"The team has very thorough knowledge."
"The team is attentive and responsive, and quickly resolves issues that arise."
Notable Practitioners
Aistė Medelienė advises on corporate tax issues and tax disputes with authorities. She maintains a varied clientele including clients in the banking and manufacturing sectors.
"Aistė Medelienė is an extraordinary tax law adviser who is able to solve the most complicated issues and provide valuable advice."
"Aistė is a very experienced tax lawyer, with extensive knowledge of precedents in Lithuanian and international rules."
Mindaugas Lukas advises on M&A-related tax issues and tax structuring. He also assists with tax audits and litigation.
"Mindaugas Lukas has deep knowledge."
"Mindaugas is a very well-known tax lawyer in Lithuania but he also has good knowledge of cross-border taxation."
Ranked Lawyers at
WALLESS
Lithuania
Members
Provided by WALLESS
Clients
Provided by WALLESS
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Veolia, Girteka, Mandatum, BE Grou
Industries
Provided by WALLESS
Tax Advisory, Tax Compliance, Tax Litigation