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Tax: Hong Kong- based (International Firms)

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

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What the Team is Known For

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is an accomplished team with a strong track record in tax dispute work. It is frequently engaged by Hong Kong-based corporations, financial institutions and regional enterprises on contentious tax matters, and especially skilled in high-stakes inquiries, investigations and appeals. The practice is also equipped to advise on tax issues arising from trusts and estates, acting for high net worth individuals and family offices.

Work Highlights

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher represented a high net worth client, who is the executrix of her later father's estate, in a dispute with the Commissioner of Estate Duty in relation to whether estate duty was chargeable over certain offshore assets and the disallowing of a claim for allowance in respect of a liability indemnified by the Deceased.

Strengths

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If I ever need tax litigation support, I will go to them. They are hardworking and their advice is critical and constructive.

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Greater China Region

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher provide an impressive service with excellent availability and responsiveness, from partners all the way to associates.

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Notable Practitioners

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Elaine Chen
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Elaine Chen
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Band 1

Elaine Chen stands out for her experience in tax litigation. Noted for her deft handling of high-stakes disputes concerning sources of profits and capital gains in transactions, she continues to attract many instructions from listed companies.

Elaine Chen is very hands-on, hardworking and very detail-oriented.

Elaine Chen is a strong litigator.

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Brian W Gilchrist
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Brian W Gilchrist
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Brian Gilchrist draws on his wealth of experience in dispute resolution to serve a host of clients. He is held in high esteem for his expertise in commercial disputes ranging from shareholder disagreements to tax disputes, with additional strengths in acting for high net worth individuals.

Brian Gilchrist is the go-to person for tax but also for general commercial and civil work. He is very hands-on, not just being a delegate but getting involved.

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Elaine Chen
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Elaine Chen
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Brian W Gilchrist
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Brian W Gilchrist
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