Under the leadership of Ethan Kroll, the tax department at Baker McKenzie offers comprehensive advice on the full spectrum of tax planning, transactions, policy and disputes issues as well as corporate restructuring, financial products and post-acquisition integration issues. Kroll is based in Los Angeles and focuses on restructurings, expansions, supply chain management, loss optimization and investments. In Palo Alto, Stewart Lipeles represents both US-based multinationals in international tax planning matters and taxpayers in tax issues concerning M&A. With experience across a wide array of industries, Julia Skubis Weber is another key contact for international tax planning mandates and is based in Chicago, alongside Samuel Pollack, who handles mandates relating to private equity funds, tax credits and real estate transactions. Rafic Barrage and Scott Levine have substantial expertise in an array of corporate transactions, while John Barlow is noted for his abilities advising on tax controversies. All three are based in Washington DC.
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Key clients
- S&P Global
- Digital Economy Group
- Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
- Lanco Group
Work highlights
Advising S&P Global regarding the announced public spin-off of its Global Mobility (Mobility) segment.
Advising a coalition of digital service providers on US and international tax developments of significance to the digital service industry.
Acting as outside tax counsel to CLIA on various US and international tax policy matters, including with respect to the development of guidance under the OECD Pillar Two Model Rules, the OECD Model Tax Convention, and the UN Model Tax Convention.
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Practice head
Ethan Kroll
Other key lawyers
Stewart Lipeles; Julia Skubis Weber; Samuel Pollack; Rafic Barrage; Scott Levine; John Barlow