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Tax - United Arab Emirates

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What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie fields a well-established tax practice from its Dubai office, with a deep knowledge of the UAE market. The firm is well equipped to handle the full range of tax matters, including VAT and customs duties mandates. Its lawyers regularly act on tax issues stemming from M&A transactions, representing several clients from the energy, technology and financial services industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised healthcare company Affinity Holdings on tax issues arising from the separation and subsequent sale of its GCC business.

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Notable Practitioners

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Reggie Mezu
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Special counsel Reggie Mezu is an experienced and respected tax lawyer who advises clients on the full range of matters in this field. He is well versed in handling cross-border work across the Middle East, with experience regarding VAT as well as the tax implications of various business structuring and restructuring arrangements.

Reggie ensures he has a clear understanding of the issue prior to providing advice. In addition, his advice covers various options and the commercial impact of each of those options.

Reggie is a very experienced tax professional. His advice is well thought out and easy to understand.

Reggie has always provided pragmatic advice to us, taking into account the nature of our operations and also the broader tax issues in the country.

Reggie has a good understanding of our operations, and I really appreciate his capacity to handle cross-border tax issues, to guide us through regulatory changes and simplify complex issues.

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Tina Hsieh
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Tina Hsieh is noted for her work advising on various tax-related matters, ranging from the tax requirements for new financial services products to VAT and transfer pricing concerns. She heads Baker McKenzie's indirect tax group in Dubai.

Tina is a brilliant and experienced tax adviser. She manages her team well to ensure that responses are pragmatic, commercially driven and received within the agreed timelines.

She is very personable and quick to understand our needs.

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Reggie Mezu
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