Practice areas

Court representation

Protecting clients' interests in administrative courts at every instance

What is it

Tax disputes in court require specialised preparation: an understanding of the procedural specifics of the Administrative Procedure Code, current court practice and experience with specific courts. Our lawyers focus exclusively on tax disputes and regularly appear before the specialised inter-district administrative courts.

What we do

  • Assessing the prospects of challenging tax acts in court
  • Preparing administrative claims in tax disputes
  • Building the evidence base and engaging experts
  • Representation in courts of first instance
  • Appeals and cassation review
  • Challenging the actions and inaction of tax authorities
  • Support of enforcement of court decisions

How we work

01.

Analysis

We assess the prospects: legal positions, court practice and the strength of the evidence base.

02.

Preparation

We draft the claim and the evidence. Where needed — we engage a forensic accountant or appraiser.

03.

Process

We represent the client at hearings. We respond to the tax authority's arguments. We file motions to obtain evidence.

04.

Enforcement

Once the decision is handed down — we monitor enforcement. Where needed — we appeal or pursue cassation.

Result for the client

A court decision in the taxpayer's favour. Recovery of funds or reversal of unlawful tax acts. Where needed — taking the case to cassation.