About Maria Nikonova

Maria Nikonova is a distinguished tax adviser and has deep expertise in taxation, tax planning and risk mitigation, with a particular focus on developing robust tax positions capable of withstanding regulatory scrutiny. She advises multinational groups on complex cross-border matters, helping clients manage tax exposure, navigate uncertainty and address controversy-sensitive issues in a practical and commercially grounded way. As the leader of Willow Tax & Legal (PGP Tax & Legal) in the UAE since 2022, Maria has supported clients with market entry, business relocation, tax compliance and dispute prevention across the Gulf region.