Tax

Baker McKenzie

Client Satisfaction

Baker McKenzie‘s four-partner team provides ’responsive, clear and technically strong advice’ across a broad range of standalone advisory and transaction-based work, including in relation to private equity, debt and real estate matters. In this context, it is recognised as ‘the “crème de la crème” in international taxation’, often forming part of a formidable multi-office team utilising resources throughout the firm’s vast tax competence. The ’extremely knowledgeable and creative’ Diogo Duarte de Oliveira is able to blend tax, accounting and legal knowledge to develop solutions across a range of cross-border work and is particularly skilled at structuring within the alternative funds space, as well as private wealth work for Latin American clients. Antonio Weffer ‘is influential on the market’ within the international tax space, chiefly as a result of his formidable reputation for transfer pricing matters. Leveraging his accountancy credentials, tax principal Amar Hamouche is also a key member of the team and is appreciated for his ’solutions-oriented advice’ on tax structuring associated with M&A and real estate transactions, as well as for work in the private wealth sector. Olivier Dal Farra, who was promoted to partner in July 2023, is also recommended for his ability to provide ‘creative and robust approaches to tax issues’, both in relation to international tax planning and in connection with strategic organisation and M&A transactions.

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Testimonials

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‘They are the "crème de la crème" in international taxation. They are our to-go firm in Luxembourg to advise LatAm clients with complex corporate and family structures. ’
‘They provide responsive, clear and technically strong advice, leaving no stone unturned. Also they know the market well across a range of asset classes including private equity, debt and real estate.’
‘Diogo Duarte de Oliveira has a calm, thorough and precise approach and always delivers clear and comprehensive advice. He is technically excellent and always asks the right questions.'
‘Diogo Duarte de Oliveira – extremely knowledgeable and creative.’
‘Diogo Duarte de Oliveira is an excellent lawyer with deep knowledge and experience in cross-border restructuring. His expertise in corporate tax and private clients allows him to provide comprehensive and smart alternatives to address complex matters.’
‘Antonio Weffer is the best tax/TP professional in town and is influential on the market.'
'Amar Hamouche has a sharp mind and delivers solutions-oriented advice.'
'Olivier Dal Farra thrives on finding creative and robust approaches to tax issues, ensuring that we benefit from his deep expertise and out-of-the-box thinking. He has consistently demonstrated an intricate understanding of complex tax regulations, ensuring that our family office is well-prepared and compliant.'