What he specializes in
Andrey provides legal support in taxation projects that involve tax advice, support in tax disputes and in all surrounding issues that may affect the implementation of tax advice. This includes economic substance, corporate and civil issues pertinent to tax, mergers and acquisitions of companies with multinational corporations being involved, and in major investment projects.
The application and interpretation of MLI and OECD rules have been the subject matter in a considerable number of his consulting projects and dispute resolution cases.
Andrey’s expertise in local tax legislation and the interpretation of local tax regulation have been a notable feature of his support for clients that have expanded their business to such markets as India, China, Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, Italy, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, Ukraine, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Laos, and Türkiye.
His main achievements
Transfer pricing regulation and BEPS reports from the OECD have been applied in a number of the tax disputes and advisory projects where international intra-group payments were involved.
Andrey has 35 years of experience in tax consulting and tax dispute resolutions, while for more than 20 years he has managed a group consisting of more than 10+ tax lawyers.
Andrey also covers personal health care pro bono practice. This part of his professional activity consists of advising patients on medical law, assisting patients in obtaining medicines and medical devices, and providing legal support to patients in disputes with health authorities regarding the provision of expensive medicines.
Andrey has been ranked in Chambers Europe 2020 and Chambers Global 2015. He was recognized by Best Lawyers 2021 and 2022.
Maria advise clients on issues of taxation, tax planning and the assessment of tax risks.
Maria has a strong track record of providing legal support to large international companies in structuring their operations and relations with their worldwide offices with a view to minimizing their exposure to tax risks.
In 2022, Maria became head of PGP Tax Consultancy in the UAE with a view to helping clients entering the Middle East market. She assists with business relocation to the UAE, also advising on tax structuring and tax compliance in the UAE and the Gulf.
Maria was acclaimed by Best Lawyers 2021 and 2022. Over the past two years she has made more than 50 presentations at conferences and webinars, several times receiving the Best Speaker award.
Maria has authored and co-authored multiple published materials on tax law. She is the author of the monograph “The operation of tax law in time” and the course book “Taxation specifics in sales of consumer goods”. She also co-authored the course book “Fundamental legal principles of indirect taxation”.
Tatiana is a tax advisor with more than 9 years of professional experience in Russian and international tax law, with a growing specialization in tax matters relevant to the UAE and the wider Gulf region. She advises clients on complex cross-border tax issues, tax compliance, and structuring of international transactions, with a focus on mitigating risks in light of the evolving tax landscape in the Middle East.
Her expertise covers corporate taxation, personal income tax, VAT and excise tax. Tatiana has substantial experience supporting tax audits in both Russian and foreign jurisdictions and providing strategic counsel to multinational clients entering or expanding in the UAE.
Before joining PGP, Tatiana worked in a major Russian industrial holding, where she was responsible for international tax planning and risk management in various jurisdictions. She also advised clients as part of a Big Four firm, delivering tailored solutions in international tax structuring, residency planning, and cross-border compliance.
Since the UAE's implementation of corporate tax, Tatiana has been actively assisting clients with:
- Tax structuring for relocation and business establishment in the UAE (including the redomiciliation and transfer of the place of effective management to the UAE, branch openings);
- Interpretation and application of the UAE corporate tax legislation and guides thereto, including preparation of request for private clarifications with the FTA;
- Supporting individuals with their tax residency planning, including the use of UAE residency for tax optimization.
Among her notable projects:
- Advising a large industrial group on the restructuring of international assets with UAE corporate tax and VAT implications;
- Advising a few multinationals groups on the UAE corporate tax implications, including applicability of the 0% corporate tax rate;
- Supporting a tax audit in Switzerland involving cross-border financing, with a successful reduction of corporate tax and withholding tax assessments;
- Providing comprehensive tax support to individuals relocating to the UAE, including advice on residency, potential corporate tax benefits under UAE law with regard to their business activities and other sources of income, including ongoing compliance.
Tatiana’s practical understanding of UAE tax regulation, combined with her international perspective, makes her a valuable advisor to clients expanding to or operating in the GCC region.
Evgenia specializes in taxation and has been providing legal advice and support to clients for over 15 years.
Evgenia has extensive experience in supporting large companies and their local subsidiaries, analyzing taxation and risks in the implementation of business projects, as well as assisting with related issues that may impact the application of tax recommendations.
Evgenia provides tax structuring services in the Gulf countries, advises on the application of current corporate tax and VAT regulations, specifics of conducting business and tax compliance in Free Zones, and works in detail with the Transfer Pricing requirements in the UAE.
Evgenia’s professional experience in the Gulf countries includes advising and assisting on a significant number of projects, such as:
- Providing tax advice to various clients (a major fabric supplier; a group of companies – one of the largest agricultural producers; an investment fund; a software developer) on detailed taxation matters and relevant compliance requirements in the UAE Free Zones;
- Multiple transfer pricing compliance projects in the UAE, including a comprehensive analysis of controlled transactions, recommendations on reporting and documentation, and advice on mitigating tax risks;
- Assisting clients in obtaining private clarifications from the FTA.
