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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

  • Baker McKenzie assisted the Gulf Data Hub Group with the tax aspects of its sale of a large stake to KKR through an auction process.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Tina Hsieh
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Tina Hsieh
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Band 2

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 tax practice group in Dubai.

Tina consistently delivers exceptional expertise and strategic insights, helping us navigate complex tax landscapes with ease.

She is extremely personable, has a natural ability to connect with you on a human level, gets to know the business first and directs you in what you should be looking at.

Ben Phillips
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Ben Phillips
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Up and Coming

Counsel Ben Phillips is notable lawyer assisting with some of the firm's key transactions within this field, including VAT and tax restructuring and structuring matters. He leads the firm's corporate tax practice.

Ben Phillips provides prompt replies to questions and has good knowledge and commercial understanding.

His responsiveness and availability is appreciated. He flags issues and shows awareness and keen attention to detail. The advice we have gotten from him has been very valuable.

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Tina Hsieh
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Tina Hsieh
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Band 2
Ben Phillips
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Ben Phillips
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Up and Coming