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What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has a respected disputes team that consists of lawyers and non-legal specialists such as accountants. The team has significant experience in transfer pricing and VAT disputes. The firm has additional strength in handling Diverted Profits Tax matters and European state aid investigations. International tax disputes are a particular area of strength, and the team is regularly sought out for advice on complex multi-jurisdictional matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Prudential in the Upper Tribunal in a case concerning the VAT treatment of investment management services.

Strengths

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They were able to disseminate the information and pick out the key points and arguments quickly in what is a complex area.

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The Bakers team has various subject matter experts who can be called on to bring their specific insight to a particular issue.

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Pound for pound, the best team in the tax space.

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Their advice is always well thought through, taking all angles of the argument into consideration.

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They are capable of weaving together legal analysis with commercial considerations to deliver actionable advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jessica Eden
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Jessica Eden has experience guiding clients through transfer pricing and Diverted Profits Tax litigation. She also has noted expertise in unallowable purpose inquiries.

Jessica always provides valuable insight on how to handle issues with HMRC.

Jessica is great to work with and highly personable, with strong attention to detail and the ability to explain complex tax and legal matters in a straightforward manner.

Jessica is very proactive in driving the engagement forward. Her level of service and technical knowledge is excellent.

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David Jamieson
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David Jamieson is well respected for his deep experience with VAT issues. His market standing is demonstrated by his impressive client base, which includes household-name companies.

David delivers high-quality, actionable advice which is commercially aware and reflects the organisation's DNA.

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Kate Alexander
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Kate Alexander has particular expertise in advising multinational companies in relation to all aspects of their cross-border tax structuring. She is chair of Baker McKenzie's global technology, media and telecoms industry group.

We appreciate Kate's investment in our business. She gets to know the key issues.

Kate is an excellent adviser with exceptional technical knowledge and very good commercial awareness.

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Matthew Legg
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Matthew Legg is a prominent tax partner with a broad practice. Client seek out his advice for transactional matters as well as tax planning.

Matthew is very dedicated to his clients and is always available for them.

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Kate Alexander
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Matthew Legg
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Jessica Eden
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David Jamieson
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