About

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As trusted tax counsel to leading multinational companies for more than five decades, our Global Tax Practice is one of the most highly regarded in the world. We're recognized for the high quality of the tax advice we provide in transactions, as well as in global tax policy, transfer pricing, indirect tax, dispute resolution and wealth management matters, worldwide.


With over 900 tax practitioners in 40 countries, our recognized global team combines deep industry knowledge and technical skill to deliver integrated advice that seamlessly aligns to clients’ businesses. From policy to planning, transactions to dispute resolution, our team of experienced lawyers, economists and tax advisors look at tax from every angle and provide full-scale advice to leading multinational companies, family businesses and individuals.


We provide clients with a full range of state and local tax ("SALT") services. Our SALT team is an independent practice area that works closely with our federal tax lawyers as well as lawyers in other practice groups, allowing virtually all tax planning to be done with proper consideration of critical SALT issues. Notably, we maintain offices in key jurisdictions where significant issues are likely to arise and our lawyers have built credibility with state taxing authorities.

Chambers Review

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Tax - New York

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie houses a strong team with significant experience advising on the tax elements of high-value corporate transactions. Also offers substantial capabilities in contentious matters. Acts for clients from a wide range of sectors, including technology, media and financial services. Noted for the strength of its SALT practice and able to draw on the firm's national and global network for support in multijurisdictional matters.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie represented FedEx in the US district court for the Western District of Tennessee in a challenge to the validity of a US Treasury Regulation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Lindsay LaCava
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Band 2
Lindsay LaCava is well regarded for her representation of clients in state and local tax matters. She is adept at handling litigation as well as advising on the tax aspects of business transactions.
2
Maria Eberle
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Band 2
Maria Eberle is recognized in the market for her notable expertise in state and local tax issues. She regularly represents clients in litigation as well as advising on tax planning.

Maria just gets how the technical and commercial sides meet.

Dan Rosen
5
Dan Rosen
5
Band 5
Dan Rosen has a notable practice that includes advising on tax controversies. He regularly works on international matters, in addition to US tax issues.
5
Thomas R May
5
Band 5

Thomas May is chair of the firm's New York tax group. He is recognized for his broad tax capabilities, which include tax planning, transactional and controversy matters. His client base includes large multi-national corporations.

He is just a superstar. He's very technically sound and immensely practical.

Ranked Lawyers at
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New York

Tax

Dan Rosen
5
Dan Rosen
5
Band 5
5
Thomas R May
5
Band 5
Tax: State & Local

2
Lindsay LaCava
2
Band 2
2
Maria Eberle
2
Band 2

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