Kate Alexander > Baker McKenzie > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Baker McKenzie fields a large, multidisciplinary team, praised by clients for its ‘wide range of tax and legal expertise’. The group covers corporate transactions, wealth management, and alternate capital, in addition to providing standalone transfer pricing and tax planning support. Jessica Eden leads the team, which includes VAT specialist Mark Delaney, transfer pricing co-lead Richard Fletcher, and Alex Chadwick, who is the firm’s Chair of the EMEA region. Kate Alexander is well versed in international tax matters, with particular expertise in the taxation of financing and intangible property. Other key figures include Jukka Karjalainen, a leading name for transfer pricing; Natalie Dunne, who is experienced in transactional tax, and Matthew Legg, who advises on complex tax planning and structuring.

Covering complex disputes, regulatory issues, strategic M&A and commercial contracts, Baker McKenzie retains its powerful position, advising some of the largest names in social media, technology and AI. The team also remains at the forefront of trends in the market, working with major social media platforms on responses to government investigations concerning the use of generative AI. Ben Allgrove notably advises on digital media and intermediary platforms. Steve Holmes has significant experience in major life sciences, technology, outsourcing, telecommunications and digital transactions. Kate Alexander is an expert in cross-border tax structuring, while Will Holder focuses on M&A, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, and private equity transactions within the TMT sector. Kim Sartin boasts HR and employment capabilities, while John Groom advises on copyright and digital regulation, including in high-stakes disputes. Sue McLean advises on cloud, outsourcing, digital transformation and development and licensing, and has a significant strength in AI issues.