Taxes that support business – our tax team in the global ITR World Tax 2026 ranking
Our Tax Practice has once again been recognised on the international stage. And for another year in a row.
In the latest edition of the prestigious ITR World Tax 2026 ranking, we are once again among the top tax advisory firms in Poland. Why is this so important to us? Because despite growing and increasingly fierce competition, and a clear trend towards specialisation and the exploitation of market niches, we remain at the very top among tax specialists. This confirms that our consistent implementation of our work philosophy and mission continues to deliver real results, proving that tax law is not just a set of regulations, but a powerful strategic tool for building our clients’ competitive advantage.
ITR World Tax 2026 for Kochański & Partners
The ITR World Tax ranking recognised us in five categories:
- Tax controversy
- Transactional tax
- General corporate tax
- Transfer pricing
- Indirect tax
In addition, the following individuals received ‘Highly Regarded’ distinctions: Agata Dziwisz-Moshe (transactional tax), Andrzej Malec (general corporate tax) and Wojciech Śliż (indirect tax). Agata, head of our Tax Practice, was also honoured with the Women in Tax Leader title.
What lies behind such a high rating? It results from an excellent combination of an unconventional approach and bold action, a deep understanding of business, and determination in fighting for our clients’ interests.
This ranking does not reward knowledge of the rules. Rather, it acknowledges our ability to approach problems from a fresh perspective and find effective solutions, especially where others are ready to give up. And this is a success for the entire team, which proves every day that the status quo can and must be challenged, emphasises Agata Dziwisz-Moshe.
We transform challenges into strategic victories
Taxes are an exceptionally demanding subject. Unclear and rapidly changing regulations, coupled with unfavourable tax rulings and the privileged position of the Polish tax authorities, make it difficult to navigate this area without the support of proven and trusted partners.
This is why rankings, based on hard data and specific business cases, are so popular and necessary, as they objectively identify industry leaders. Among them, Agata Dziwisz-Moshe’s team has an unshakeable position, having proven time and again that it is unafraid of a challenge and knows how to win. Even when the odds are stacked against them.
We have successfully handled cases in which the effectiveness of tax audits reached 90%. Thanks to our precise strategy and unconventional arguments, our clients avoided financial consequences amounting to millions of zlotys. In cases where there was a lack of case law and the regulations were unclear, we developed pioneering defence strategies that paved the way for the entire industry.
To date, our greatest success in this area was setting a precedent that enabled financial institutions to obtain a full VAT refund amounting to several hundred million zlotys. By basing our argument on CJEU case law and successfully persuading the Polish tax authorities to change their previous negative stance, we proved that determination and a creative approach can deliver tangible results, even in the most complex disputes.
Taxes in the service of business strategies
For us, taxes are an integral part of any business strategy. We don’t operate in a vacuum; thanks to our understanding of our clients’ goals, we support them every step of the way. This applies in situations as diverse as international expansion, long-term restructuring or strategic mergers:
- For an Asian client entering the European market, we designed an optimal tax structure, which minimised their burdens and enabled them to transfer their global experience smoothly to the new territory of the European Union
- We supported a transaction in the advanced technology market, enabling our client to expand into Central and Eastern Europe
- In restructuring and recovery processes, we provide practical support that allows for the safe execution of mergers and utilisation of the full development potential of the merged companies
Every transaction is a unique and complex puzzle, so we ensure that the tax element is not a problem, but rather a solid foundation for future success.
More than just consulting: we shape the legal and business environment
But that’s not all. We believe that as experts, we have a duty not only to solve individual problems, but also to actively participate in public debate, striving to create better, more dependable legislation.
And that is why:
- We initiated a debate on the fiscal consequences of Swiss franc mortgage settlements at the Polish Bank Association. We developed innovative and effective legal arguments to protect financial institutions from double taxation
- In collaboration with the Warsaw Enterprise Institute and as part of entrepreneur Rafał Brzoska’s SprawdzaMY initiative, we are actively working to deregulate Polish tax law. The Ministry of Finance has already reflected four our proposals for change in its draft amendments
This demonstrates that our thinking extends beyond individual matters. We adopt a holistic approach to the system, ensuring that knowledge not only benefits our clients, but also contributes to the improvement of the entire business environment in Poland.
The individual recognitions awarded to Agata, Andrzej and Wojtek are a perfect reflection of the team’s DNA. We combine strategic transactional thinking with precision in corporate tax and in-depth knowledge of indirect taxes. It is this synergy that enables us to carry out projects that set new market standards, emphasises Piotr Kochański, Managing Partner.
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