Baker McKenzie combines contentious and non-contentious expertise to advise its high-profile client base on critical tax mandates. The team’s work spans tax planning, litigation, M&A, global structuring projects, and stamp duty matters. Practice head Pierre Chan is a recognised authority on Hong Kong tax law, advising leading financial institutions, insurance companies, and investment and pension funds. Steven Sieker is frequently instructed to represent clients before the Inland Revenue Department, while Carrie Lui offers strong expertise on the tax risks and implications of complex commercial transactions. Calista Li is also a key name for trust and private client work.
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Pierre Chan is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Hong Kong office and a member of the Firm's Tax Practice Group. Pierre’s practice focuses on Hong Kong and regional tax advisory, tax dispute resolution and succession planning. He advises multinational companies, financial institutions, insurance companies as well as investment and pension funds with respect to their income tax and stamp duty issues, as well as tax issues related to mergers and acquisitions. He also advises wealthy families in relation to their succession planning as well as the legal and tax issues arising from their businesses.
Over the years, Pierre has advised and represented taxpayers in various major tax disputes in Hong Kong. He also advises charitable institutions on their establishment and governance.
Languages
Cantonese; English; Mandarin
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