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Baker McKenzie

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The sizeable VAT practice at Baker McKenzie is praised as ‘truly exceptional’, and is well-equipped to ’navigate the complexities of domestic and international tax regulations’ due to the firm’s global footprint. Its substantial offering therefore includes both multi-jurisdictional and domestic VAT projects, high-profile transactions, and highly contentious VAT investigations and disputes. Mark Delaney chairs the tax group with significant experience in the technology, international trade, and energy sectors, financial services expert Mark Agnew leads the VAT team, and the contentious VAT work is headed up David Jamieson, who focuses on high-value disputes for clients in the financial services and e-commerce sectors. Other notable names include of counsel Adam Peacock, who is skilled in handling the VAT aspects of international services, real estate, finance, M&A, and restructurings, and senior VAT advisor Kathryn Sewell, who is active in tax authority audits and HMRC disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • 'It has been a privilege to work with Mark Delaney, David Jamieson, and Katheryn Sewell. Their expertise, passion for VAT law, and commitment to client success has left a lasting impression. Their contributions not only help navigate complex VAT landscapes in the UK, but have also reinforced the reputation of the Baker McKenzie team as a leader in the field.'
  • 'One notable aspect that sets this team apart is their consistent ability to provide practical and actionable advice, delivering clear and effective solutions tailored to their clients' specific needs.'

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Key clients

  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Google

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Work highlights

  • Advising Google on Pan-European tax matters regarding the major restructuring of the Google cloud business and a project roll-out of high-tech sea cables.
  • Advising Hewlett-Packard on VAT implications relating to their complex new financing arrangements.

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