Tax: Mainland China-based (International Firms)

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.

"Baker McKenzie is our preferred law firm in the region. They have a wealth of knowledge and provide solutions that are catered to us based on the company's facts."

"Baker McKenzie has a very strong team with specialists in every area of tax, and a depth of network."

"They understand our business and provide practical solutions."

Steven Sieker is the managing partner of the firm's Mainland China and Hong Kong offices. He remains counsel of choice for many foreign corporations and financial institutions, undertaking complex tax advisory, audits and disputes. In addition, he offers expert advice on wealth management and personal taxation matters. "Steven is well known in the market."

Brendan Kelly has a distinguished reputation in the tax sphere. He is highly sought after by multinationals on both advisory and contentious fronts, advising on tax elements in restructurings and transactions, as well as on transfer pricing audits and matters. He leads the China and Asia-Pacific tax practice out of the firm's Shanghai office.

Pierre Chan has a reputation for expertise in tax advisory and contentious matters. Clients appreciate his detailed approach and depth of knowledge, and continue to entrust him with high-stakes tax matters related to corporate transactions and restructurings as well as defence cases. His clientele includes multinational clients from various industries such as finance, retail and real estate. "Pierre is well known for his tax advisory work in Hong Kong."

Amy Ling specialises in advising on tax elements of corporate transactions and restructurings. She acts for foreign corporations in various sectors such as financial services, retail and manufacturing. "Amy Ling is our go-to for all our questions in Mainland China and Hong Kong."

Nancy Lai maintains a notable practice in the tax sphere. She is frequently mandated by international corporations to handle tax issues in connection with investments, M&A and restructuring, as well as advising on tax strategies.