Denis Kozhevnikov

Counsel

Specializes in handling complex tax disputes, complex consulting projects, and developing new products for Russian and international clients in the MEF tax team.

In his 15 years of professional practice, Denis gained experience in leading Russian and international law firms (Vegas Lex, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner), supra-regional regulator of the largest taxpayers, and internal legal departments of large corporations.

Denis' work has resulted in the favorable resolution of numerous tax controversies and successful completion of major consulting projects, such as assisting the formation and operation of investment partnerships, risk assessment of intercompany transactions and enhancement of "protective acts," tax structuring of marketing activities, restructuring of business groups, tax support for aircraft charter transactions, and many others.

Based on Denis's advice, companies receive tax solutions that work, and Denis has already succeeded in defending clients’ interests in billions of rubles worth.

Recommended lawyer for tax consulting and tax disputes, according to Pravo300.

Methodological tax consulting

We determine your legal position regarding the taxation of any commercial activity

Legal advice and legal protection

We represent your interests in antitrust proceedings and provide comprehensive legal assistance in courts

Tax structuring

We build the optimal financial and holding structures for your company

Pre-trial settlement of tax disputes

<p>We represent your position to the tax authorities and strive to eliminate unfounded tax assessments</p>

Legal support in tax disputes

Formulate appropriate defense strategies and provide legal support objecting to the tax authorities’ decisions

Tax reserves

We evaluate opportunities of claiming tax incentives, deductions, and expenses. We also uncover tax reserves and advise on tax refunds