Baker McKenzie is highly adept at handling complex cross-border transactions, often advising on tax disputes and international share plans. The team’s client roster consists of private companies, software developers, banks, and beverage companies. Practice head Jeremy Edwards consistently leads on matters relating to global executive share option plans and all employee share plans. Edwards is also knowledgeable of the tax and regulatory implications of complex, multi-jurisdictional share plans. Lauded by clients as ‘practical, intelligent and helpful’, Gillian Parnell frequently advises on employee tax, incentives, and IR 35 issues. Will Clifton often assists clients with tax and regulatory issues, while Amy Thompson is skilled at handling regulatory mandates, as well as all-employee plans.
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Practice head
Jeremy Edwards
Other key lawyers
Gillian Parnell; Will Clifton; Amy Thompson