Utilising the firm’s global network of 76 offices, the private wealth group at Baker McKenzie is well-versed at advising individuals and families on a range of matters, including trust and tax planning, regulatory issues, and estate and succession planning, as well as the management of substantial assets held by family offices. Demonstrating a prowess in international and cross-border tax-related matters, the team also proves to be a strategic choice for institutional entities, including major banks and financial institutions. Leading the group is Pierre Chan, who specialises in succession planning and tax advisory on the transactional front, in addition to utilising his litigation expertise in dispute resolution cases involving high-value tax issues, often spanning multiple jurisdictions. Stefano Mariani joined the team from Deacons in June 2023, while Michael Olesnicky retired in 2022.
Testimonials
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- 'Great team led by Pierre Chan, and decades of experience and the broad coverage of international tax, trusts, corporate and more make it all work.'
- 'Lisa Ma and Pierre Chan are competent, professional and get the job done.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pierre Chan