Ivan Meleshenko’s practice focuses on international and domestic tax issues. He advises Russian and foreign companies on the tax-efficient structuring of intercompany loans and other financial transactions, as well as on tax-optimized corporate restructuring and merger and acquisition transactions. He also advises clients on transfer pricing.
Mr. Meleshenko has substantial experience advising Russian and foreign companies on tax issues related to real estate development and construction projects. He has also advised clients on tax issues in connection with leasing transactions, including real estate leasing, and has worked on the structuring of distribution schemes, including tax and customs planning. Mr. Meleshenko has been involved in a multimillion greenfield investment project of Volkswagen AG in Kaluga Region, representing the investor in negotiations with the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Russian Federation regarding tax and customs concessions.
Mr. Meleshenko also has experience advising on international tax aspects and special customs regimes, including free zone, franco warehouse, processing and temporary import.
Prior to joining Akin Gump, Ivan worked in the Moscow office of an international law firm.