Structuring of Transactions vs. Abuse of Law
Seminars & workshops
Available
Structuring presents a tempting opportunity to optimize costs associated with doing business. However, the same views may not be always shared by the tax authorities. In this seminar, we’ll take a closer look at how businesses structure transactions to achieve their goals – and where courts and tax authorities draw the line between legitimate planning and unlawful avoidance.
We’ll cover:
- What is structuring and how can it be applied?
- Objectives of structuring mergers, acquisitions and holding structures
- Choosing between possible alternative structures
- What is abuse of law?
- Legal framework
- Consequent case law perspectives (EU and Czech)
- Practical insights from tax and court proceedings
- The most common pain-points of structures
- Choice of an appropriate defence strategy
- Potential tax, administrative, and criminal law implications
Speakers:
- Petr Šebesta, Counsel
- Tomáš Brožek, Senior Associate
- Filip Crnčević, Junior Lawyer
Programme:
- 15:45 – 16:00: Welcome and registration
- 16:00 – 16:45: Expert presentations
- 16:45 – 17:00: Break
- 17:00 – 17:30: Expert presentations and Q&A
- 17:30: Networking and drinks
Date & location:
- Thursday 9 October 2025, 16:00
- Clifford Chance Prague office (Jungmannova 24 - 5th floor, Prague 1)
- Please note: the event will be held in Czech.
- Participation is free of charge.
Please register by Thursday 2 October 2025.
The event is not intended for lawyers or employees of law firms. Clifford Chance Prague Association reserves the right to determine the list of participants.
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