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Tax: Hong Kong- based (International Firms) - China

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What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie houses a market-leading and dedicated tax team with notable skills advising on global tax structuring thanks to its significant international footprint. The firm offers comprehensive services in tax advisory work, and is also equipped to handle complex contentious aspects of transfer pricing and tax audit matters. It is also well placed to handle indirect tax, corporate income tax, customs issues, stamp duty and tax efficiency matters. The team frequently represents leading players in the financial services, real estate, technology, manufacturing, retail and food and beverages industries. In addition, the practice offers expertise in tax implication in wealth management matters, regularly acting for high net worth individuals.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Wolverine on the PRC tax aspects in relation to its sale of Hush Puppies IPs in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau to Beijing Jiaman Dress. 

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Steven Sieker
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Eminent Practitioners

Steven Sieker is the managing partner of the firm's Mainland China and Hong Kong offices. He remains counsel of choice for many foreign corporations and financial institutions, undertaking complex tax advisory, audits and disputes. In addition, he offers expert advice on wealth management and personal taxation matters.

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Brendan Kelly
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Brendan Kelly has a distinguished reputation in the tax sphere. He is highly sought after by multinationals on both advisory and contentious fronts, advising on tax elements in restructurings and transactions, as well as on transfer pricing audits and matters. He leads the China and Asia-Pacific tax practice out of the firm's Shanghai office.

Brendan Kelly is very good and very client-oriented.

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Pierre Chan
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Pierre Chan has a reputation for expertise in tax advisory and contentious matters. Clients appreciate his detailed approach and depth of knowledge, and continue to entrust him with high-stakes tax matters related to corporate transactions and restructurings as well as defence cases. His clientele includes multinational clients from various industries such as finance, retail and real estate.

Nancy Lai
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Nancy Lai
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Nancy Lai maintains a notable practice in the tax sphere. She is frequently mandated by international corporations to handle tax issues in connection with investments, M&A and restructuring, as well as advising on tax strategies.

Nancy Lai is very strong technically, with a US tax background.

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Amy Ling
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Amy Ling specialises in advising on tax elements of corporate transactions and restructurings. She acts for foreign corporations in various sectors such as financial services, retail and manufacturing.

Amy Ling is very pragmatic and a great communicator with top-notch services. She understands our structure, which is not easy. She can bring in the right team to solve issues.

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Tax: Hong Kong- based (International Firms)

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Steven Sieker
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Eminent Practitioners
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Pierre Chan
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Amy Ling
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Tax: Mainland China-based (International Firms)

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Brendan Kelly
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Nancy Lai
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Nancy Lai
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