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Baker McKenzie

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : New York


Baker McKenzie

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The Baker McKenzie wealth management team has perhaps the most international depth of all firms that advise on private wealth matters anywhere in the world. Our practitioners have successfully handled complex cross-border tax and trust planning for domestic and international families on all continents, as well as sophisticated charitable and non-charitable purpose structures for individuals and for major public and private corporations. We handle income tax, succession tax, and business tax planning and controversies in the US and across jurisdictions.

Baker McKenzie’s New York based wealth management practitioners work as a single team in conjunction with other practitioners based in Miami, Chicago, Houston, Mexico City, and Toronto. We collaborate daily in cross-border teams with more than 125 wealth management practitioners worldwide - with key international collaborations.

Baker McKenzie’s uniquely integrated global wealth management team provides families with seamless cross-border service from global experts with single point of contact delivery.

Baker McKenzie’s New York wealth management practitioners draw support from our more than 250 North American Tax practitioners who provide market-leading advice for some of the most complex US and international tax matters.

Every Wealth Management practitioner is trained through multiple annual firm-sponsored training programs to develop expertise in multiple areas affecting global families and their businesses.

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Private Wealth Law - New York

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has substantial experience advising high net worth clients, with particular expertise in handling complex international matters.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie thrives on complex and sophisticated matters.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Baker McKenzie’s team of attorneys are experts in their field, with deep knowledge in their respective specialties. Their attorneys are extremely responsive and have excellent attention to detail.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The Baker McKenzie team have great knowledge and ability to analyse complex cross-border situations. They are a true and reliable partner with clients and financial institutions.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Baker McKenzie handle our firm's most complex clients and do so with incredible professionalism.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Glenn Fox
    Band 2Glenn Fox

    Glenn Fox

    Glenn Fox is well known for advising international high net worth families on cross-border tax and succession planning.
    • Glenn Fox is outstanding.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Glenn Fox's straightforward approach and knowledge of his subject matter make him a desirable attorney to work with and to hire.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Simon P Beck
    Band 3Simon P Beck

    Simon P Beck

    Simon Beck is a dual-qualified English solicitor and New York attorney with substantial experience advising on international tax, succession and estate planning.
    • I have worked with Simon Beck my whole career. He has been responsive, helpful and technically insightful the whole time.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 5Paul DePasquale
    Band 5Paul DePasquale

    Paul DePasquale

    Paul DePasquale is known for advising high net worth individuals and families on tax and trust planning. He also specialises in international private wealth matters.
    • Paul DePasquale is wonderful to work with. He's responsive, client-focused and solution-focused.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Paul is an excellent attorney with deep expertise.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

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