Lucian De MEZZO

Tax Director

Over 13 years of experience in tax advisory, with involvement since 2012 in complex engagements for local and international groups, covering both Romanian and cross-border tax matters.

Extensive expertise in international tax advisory and cross-border structuring, with a strong focus on holding structures, permanent establishment risk, withholding tax and anti-abuse and substance requirements.

Proven experience in group reorganisations and restructurings, including mergers, demergers and business transfers, supported by integrated tax analysis across corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax and transfer pricing.

Significant involvement in tax due diligence and M&A projects, both buy-side and sell-side, for transactions with an aggregate value exceeding EUR 100 million, including transaction structuring and post-acquisition tax risk management.

Strong track record in assisting clients during tax audits and disputes, including preparation of technical tax positions, management of interactions with tax authorities and support in administrative and pre-litigation procedures.

Hands-on experience in intragroup financing and operational structures, including financing policies, cash pooling, intragroup services and transfer pricing analyses and documentation.

Active academic and professional involvement, including teaching as an assistant associate lecturere in tax-related courses (with a focus on international tax structures, holding structures and permanent establishment), as well as publications and speaking engagements on international taxation and cross-border tax matters.