Tax: Mainland China-based (International Firms) | Greater China Region

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.

DLA Piper LLP comes recommended for its corporate tax expertise, advising on transfer pricing, tax compliance and stamp duty arising from significant M&A and restructurings. The team assists major companies on regional and global tax structuring via its international network of offices. It represents international businesses and large PRC companies from a range of sectors, including the technology, consumer goods, manufacturing and financial service industries. The firm is also equipped to handle complex tax disputes, regularly advising on tax audit defence and various tax claims. Its tax advisory services also include personal tax planning and private wealth management. It is particularly adept at dealing with cross-border mandates between the PRC and the USA.

K&L Gates is recommended for its offering on both tax advisory matters and controversies, often arising from sale and investment transactions, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. The practice is equipped to handle mandates with cross-border elements, especially those involving the US and UK jurisdictions. The team has experience in tax structuring, customs and audit disputes as well as transfer pricing issues. Its clientele includes financial institutions, listed companies and foreign private corporates from a range of sectors such as education, apparel, food and beverages and automotive.