Baker McKenzie, Tax | Chambers USA Profile

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

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.

Chambers Review

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Tax - California: Southern

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is an esteemed practice held in high regard for its adept handling of international tax work, such as transfer pricing and tax planning. The team is also noted for its expertise in tax controversy matters, including litigation and administrative appeals. It works with a host of market-leading clients, including high profile names from the social media, money transfer and travel booking sectors.

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Work Highlights

Baker McKenzie represented Amgen in an eight week trial before the United States Tax Court. The primary transfer pricing dispute involved a proposed IRS income adjustment of $23 billion.

Strengths

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Baker McKenzie has unmatched technical analysis, paired with practical solutions and novel approaches to complex problems.

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Baker McKenzie strategically focuses on aligning the right firm resources with their client's needs. It has experienced professionals that clients view as trusted business advisers.

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Baker McKenzie has the ability to coordinate seamlessly across global offices, benchmark solutions internationally, and provide risk-weighted, pragmatic recommendations that drive value and certainty.

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Their tax department has incredible size and breadth that enables them to be a go-to on any and all tax matters, regardless of subject matter or jurisdiction.

Tax respondent
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Baker McKenzie has unmatched technical analysis, paired with practical solutions and novel approaches to complex problems.

Tax respondent
USA

Baker McKenzie strategically focuses on aligning the right firm resources with their client's needs. It has experienced professionals that clients view as trusted business advisers.

Tax respondent
USA

Their tax department has incredible size and breadth that enables them to be a go-to on any and all tax matters, regardless of subject matter or jurisdiction.

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Notable Practitioners

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Gary D Sprague

Band 1

Gary Sprague wins praise from across the market for his exemplary skills in tax planning and controversy work.

Gary is a leading expert in the field.

Gary is one of the most outstanding international tax lawyers around.

Gary's professionalism, clarity and strategic vision set him apart, not just as a tax expert, but as a true adviser who adds value well beyond the technical.

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David B. Goldman

Band 3

David Goldman applies his tax expertise to a wide range of corporate transactions, including cross-border restructurings and M&A.

David is incredibly smart, responsive, user-friendly and a pleasure to work with.

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Stewart R Lipeles

Band 3

Stewart Lipeles concentrates his practice on corporate tax matters, including tax structuring issues. He regularly handles domestic and cross-border issues.

Stewart understands our industry and is practical and technically strong.

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Ethan S Kroll

Band 4

Ethan Kroll is chair of Baker McKenzie's west coast tax practice and chair of the firm's North American tax planning and transactions group. He is recognized for his expertise in a broad range of tax matters, including international planning, transactional and controversy work.

Ethan is an excellent adviser.

Ethan is one of the smartest and effective practitioners I know.

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