Marko Koski specialises in taxation law and assists our clients in the areas of indirect and direct taxation. Marko provides guidance in taxation questions related to M&A and structuring as well as questions related to customs legislation. In addition, Marko is experienced in assessing the tax risks in underwriting tax-specific policies and general W&I insurance policies for international insurers in relation to Finnish transactions and business operations.

Prior to joining HPP, Marko worked as a tax director at the Large Taxpayers’ Office where he was in charge of taxation matters and tax audits of the largest Finnish companies. Marko has been involved in the development of the Finnish Tax Administration’s pre-emptive operating models and has particular expertise in assisting our clients when they seek binding statements from the Tax Administration regarding various changes to operating models.

He has also been involved in the drafting of tax and customs legislation and acted as the Finnish representative at the OECD and in several working groups of the European Commission. Marko is a member of the International Fiscal Association and Finnish Venture Capital Association’s tax group.