Baker McKenzie fields a large, multidisciplinary team, praised by clients for its ‘wide range of tax and legal expertise’. The group covers corporate transactions, wealth management, and alternate capital, in addition to providing standalone transfer pricing and tax planning support. Jessica Eden leads the team, which includes VAT specialist Mark Delaney, transfer pricing co-lead Richard Fletcher, and Alex Chadwick, who is the firm’s Chair of the EMEA region. Kate Alexander is well versed in international tax matters, with particular expertise in the taxation of financing and intangible property. Other key figures include Jukka Karjalainen, a leading name for transfer pricing; Natalie Dunne, who is experienced in transactional tax, and Matthew Legg, who advises on complex tax planning and structuring.
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‘Baker McKenzie has a wide range of tax and legal expertise, ensuring understanding in all areas. The team had a clear communication style. They were very flexible when working to tight deadlines.’
‘The individuals were knowledgeable, experienced, professional, helpful and responsive.’
‘There is a willingness from the Baker's team to engage all corners of their firm across service lines and across the world in order to assist us. This differentiates them from many other firms and leads to an excellent standard of service.’
‘The technical expertise and practical experience of Kate Alexander sets her apart from many of her peers. She is able to advise on new developments in tax, as well as on older legislation and, importantly, to apply this in a pragmatic manner.’
‘Very competent team with high level of knowledge. Wide understanding, including also topics outside of their immediate substance area. Good communication skills towards the client. Courage to discuss also difficult areas.’
‘Courage to talk and point out difficult areas. Not only saying the topics which probably lead to further assignments.’
‘The team was the first law firm to bring together tax lawyers, economists, TP specialists and Big 4 advisory and this is a powerful combination.’
'Matt Legg, on the transactional side, is also a highly skilled and commercially aware adviser.’
Kernmandanten
- ALJ International
- ATP Media
- Blue Horizon
- Body Shop
- Brunswick Corporation
- Coats Group plc
- Colt Technology Services
- Commscope
- Embracer
- Gemini Office Services UK
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Novator on the refinancing of their USD 1bn investment in WOM Chile.
- Advising Capita PLC on two competitive sale processes relating to Capita's sale of its resourcing businesses.
- Advising PDS Limited on its strategic partnership with ABG for Ted Baker operations in Europe.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Praxisleitung
Jessica Eden
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Mark Delaney; Richard Fletcher; Kate Alexander; Alistair Craig; Jukka Karjalainen; Natalie Dunne; Matthew Legg