Assistance and representation of the managing partner of a law firm subject to an accounting verification

Background

The Managing Partner of a law firm was targeted by an in-depth tax audit. The authorities launched a granular review of the firm's accounting practices and financial flows, seeking potential irregularities. As the auditors adopted an increasingly rigid stance, citing risks of reclassification, the stability of the firm was put under immediate pressure.

Key Issues

The stakes extended far beyond financial penalties. For a legal practitioner, a tax adjustment is a direct hit to professional reputation and personal liability. In an industry built on trust and compliance, the partner needed a defense that could safeguard the firm's standing and neutralize the risk of a contentious outcome.

Approach & Outcome

We acted as the exclusive interface between the client and the tax authorities, immediately securing the line of communication. We deployed a rigorous defense strategy, substantiating the regularity of the firm's books and challenging the auditors' observations with technical legal arguments.The audit was closed with no adjustments required. The tax administration fully validated the client’s management choices, confirming total compliance.

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