Aistė Medelienė
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About me
With more than 20 years in tax and customs law, my experience encompasses both strategic consulting and the resolution of complex tax disputes.
Professional highlights
Experience at the Tax Disputes Commission under the Government of the Republic of Lithuania. While working at the Tax Disputes Commission, I learned, above all, how to express yourselfin a way that ensures you are heard. This experience gave me a comprehensive understanding of tax administration processes and their practical application, allowing me to accurately assess tax risks and anticipate possible resolution scenarios. Disputes and the processes that precede them have remained a significant part of my practice.
The value of academic experience and social activities. The opportunity to view tax issues from a broader perspective and to discuss current topics within both the academic and business communities helps me find more diverse approaches when seeking the best solution for a client’s issue.
Attention to every decision. By combining analytical thinking, a strategic approach, and meticulous attention to detail, I help clients find effective, practical solutions even in the most complex tax situations.
International recognition. My expertise is confirmed by international rankings such as Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500 and ITR World Tax, in which I am consistently recognised as the leading tax expert in Lithuania (Chambers and Partners – Leading Partner; The Legal 500 – Band 1).
Academic background
- Institute of Management Development (“High Performance Leadership” programme 6)
- Harvard Law School (“Leadership at law firms” (executive course))
- Vilnius University, Lithuania (doctor of Social Sciences and Law)
- Vilnius University, Lithuania (MA in Law)
I am a member of
- Lithuanian Bar Association, member of the council
- International Bar Association Taxes Committee (national reporter)
- Association of European Administrative Judges (member observer)
- Government-appointed independent expert on the European Commission’s list of independent experts for resolving double-taxation disputes in the EU