Mandrikov Andrey

Deputy Head of the Structural and Tax Consulting Practice
Legal work experience
15+ years
Education
  • Higher education. Graduated in 2012 from Volgograd State Technological University with a degree in Accounting, Analysis, and Audit.
  • Completed specialized training at the Federal Tax Service IT and Training Center (GNIVTS) in the field of "Corporate Taxation and Administration of Special Tax Regimes."
Specialization

Andrey has led and participated in projects for various companies and holding structures, including:

• A group of companies – one of the largest real estate developers in Moscow and the Moscow region. Conducted audit engagements for Group companies and led a due diligence project for the acquisition of a joint-stock company.

• A gold mining company in the Zabaykalsky Krai. Participated in the structuring of a transaction involving the transfer (sale) of a license to develop gold deposits to another gold mining company. As a result, a complex license transfer mechanism was developed and implemented, resulting in significant tax savings.

• A joint-stock company operating a liquor and vodka plant. Led a tax due diligence project to identify accumulated tax and corporate risks. As a result, substantial tax, corporate, and financial risks were uncovered, leading a potential investor to abandon the acquisition.

• A gas production company in the Volgograd region. Participated in supporting a transaction for the sale of a stake in an asset complex valued at over 8 billion rubles. Tax risks totaling over 118 million rubles were successfully mitigated.

Professional Background:
Andrey’s project experience includes:

• Structuring of holding groups, assessing tax burden and consequences, and developing tax accounting systems for corporate groups.

• Designing solutions for challenges involving the reallocation of personnel, tangible and intangible assets, and cash/material flows; developing action plans to ensure business continuity with minimal corporate, tax, and other risks.

• Conducting tax audits, identifying tax reserves and accumulated tax risks for companies and corporate groups, and preparing recommendations and methodologies to mitigate these risks.

• Supporting complex and atypical transactions, analyzing tax accounting, and planning tax consequences and burdens.

• Identifying opportunities for legal tax optimization.