43 Taxand locations recognised for high quality advice

Taxand, the world’s largest global organisation of tax advisors to multinational businesses, has been highly commended in International Tax Review’s ‘World Tax 2013’ for the fourth year running. The comprehensive annual guide to the world’s leading tax firms and tax advisors recognised 43 Taxand locations – an increase from 42 in 2012 - for high quality tax advice.

Two thirds of Taxand locations are ranked in tiers one or two, highlighting the firms’ international reach and leading reputation in Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Columbia, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the Ukraine.

The guide was compiled following the completion of a questionnaire detailing client credentials over the past year. The research also involved interviews with corporate tax directors and key practitioners in each jurisdiction.

“Pepeliaev Group – Taxand is a respected contender in the market with a distinguished managing partner who is recognised among peers and clients. Sergey Pepeliaev heads the department, which has achieved a high percentage of successful outcomes from judicial cases in the country.” – World Tax 2013.

Clients highlighted Sergey Savseris and Mikhail Zausalin for their expertise in tax litigation. One said: "We are greatly satisfied with the services received from Pepeliaev Group in Russia. The most impressive areas of service is in their preparation for the courts, using different ways to build the right defence, and participation in the court."

As part of the Taxand global network, Pepeliaev Group benefits from the collaboration with independent member firms in almost 50 countries with more than 300 tax partners and 2,000 tax advisors.

Frederic Donnedieu de Vabres, Chairman of Taxand, said:

“To have received recognition in 43 of our locations is true testament of our ability to deliver global tax advice of the highest quality.  Year on year we have achieved further success, with the number of locations commended increasing, showcasing Taxand’s reputation and commitment for delivering value to our clients. The last year has proved particularly challenging for multinationals, as governments have reviewed and amended taxation policies to fill gaps in public spending. I’m delighted we continue to be recognised for our understanding of cross-border tax planning and high quality tax advice.”

Taxand provides high quality, integrated tax advice worldwide. Our tax professionals, nearly 400 tax partners and over 2,000 tax advisors in nearly 50 countries - grasp both the fine points of tax and the broader strategic implications, helping you mitigate risk, manage your tax burden and drive the performance of your business.

Taxand has achieved worldwide market recognition. In the International Tax Review’s (ITR) World Tax 2013, 43 Taxand locations were commended. 32 Taxand countries were voted top in the ITR Tax Planning Survey 2011 and 34 countries were voted top in the ITR Transaction Tax Survey 2011. Taxand has received a number of ITR awards in 2011, including European Indirect Tax Firm of the Year; European Tax Policy Firm of the year and a further five ITR Europe national awards as well as six ITR Americas Awards. 

In 2010, Taxand won four regional awards: Asia Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year, Asia Tax Policy Firm of the Year, Latin America Tax Disputes Firm of the Year and European Indirect Tax Firm of the Year and 10 national awards.