Professional experience
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Alexei joined B1’s Moscow office in 1999
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He has over 25 years of experience in tax advisory services for both Russian and international companies, with a focus on tax risk management and tax structuring of business operations
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He specializes in working with clients across the advanced manufacturing, consumer products, retail, agribusiness, industrial and life sciences sectors
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Alexei has led projects related to international asset ownership structuring for both Russian and international companies, analyzing and disclosing uncertain tax positions in financial statements, and developing and implementing internal tax control systems
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He is also responsible for designing tax-efficient financing structures for major financial and industrial conglomerates, both within Russia and internationally, conducting tax due diligence in restructuring projects, and developing defense strategies in tax disputes
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Alexei has a strong track record of representing taxpayers in disputes with the tax authorities, handling both pre-trial negotiations and litigation stages
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He is an active participant and regular speaker at various forums, conferences and seminars
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Alexei also leads the tax working group of the Foreign Investment Advisory Council under the Government of the Russian Federation
Competencies
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Corporate taxation
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Industry-specific business practices
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Tax risk analysis
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Tax due diligence
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Tax-efficient financing arrangements for major financial and industrial conglomerates within and outside Russia
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Defense strategies in tax disputes
Education
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Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, degree in Accounting and Audit
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Certified Auditor (certificate issued by the Russian Ministry of Finance)
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Member of self-regulatory organization of auditors Association Sodruzhestvo (SRO AAS)
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Certified Tax Consultant (certificate issued by the Russian Chamber of Tax Consultants)