Tax: State & Local
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 1
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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.
We provide clients with a full range of state and local tax ("SALT") services. Our SALT team is an independent practice area that works closely with our federal tax lawyers as well as lawyers in other practice groups, allowing virtually all tax planning to be done with proper consideration of critical SALT issues. Notably, we maintain offices in key jurisdictions where significant issues are likely to arise and our lawyers have built credibility with state taxing authorities.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie houses a strong team with significant experience advising on the tax elements of high-value corporate transactions. Also offers substantial capabilities in contentious matters. Acts for clients from a wide range of sectors, including technology, media and financial services. Noted for the strength of its SALT practice and able to draw on the firm's national and global network for support in multijurisdictional matters.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Grupo Traxión, S.A.B. de C.V. on the tax implications of an international equity offering of the company's common stock.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team as a whole is outstanding. Baker provides a detailed and client-focused service."
"They have such a large footprint and advisers with strength in every area. We always find we are able to get quality advice in a very short time."
"The team as a whole is outstanding. Baker provides a detailed and client-focused service."
"They have such a large footprint and advisers with strength in every area. We always find we are able to get quality advice in a very short time."
Notable Practitioners
Lindsay LaCava is well regarded for her representation of clients in state and local tax matters. She is adept at handling litigation as well as advising on the tax aspects of business transactions.
"Lindsay is among the most technical lawyers I have worked with, but communicates complicated legal concepts in a very approachable way."
"Lindsay is great to work with. She's technically strong and provides good client service."
Maria Eberle is recognized in the market for her notable expertise in state and local tax issues. She regularly represents clients in litigation as well as advising on tax planning.
"Maria has deep knowledge and an ability to drive projects to completion."
"Maria brings intelligence and energy to every project she works on."
"Her ability to master facts and apply the law quickly has brought us substantial benefit."
Dan Rosen has a notable practice that includes advising on tax controversies. He regularly works on international matters, in addition to US tax issues.
Elaine Wilkins is a standout associate at Baker McKenzie's tax department. She focuses her practice on issues related to federal income taxation.
"Elaine is a rising star. She is well spoken, practical and provides clear and well-reasoned deliverables."