The ‘calm, considered and very talented’ team at Baker McKenzie LLP is known for providing UK tax advice to some of the largest family offices for UK resident and non-UK domiciled families. It continues to provide advice to significant institutions and other private clients at the top end of the private wealth market globally. In addition, the team enjoys a significant inflow of work from the Middle East. The focus of the group’s Middle Eastern practice is centred around ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain. Ashley Crossley has particular experience in establishing private trust companies. Crossley is also skilled at advising on the establishment of international asset-holding structures, family offices, and tax efficient venture capital structures. Phyllis Townsend is also highly recommended.
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‘Excellent team, very responsive and able to deal with complex scenarios and restructurings.'
‘Very good availability, the people on the team are very knowledgeable and experienced.’
‘Christopher Cook and Ashley Crossley are extremely professional and knowledgeable, available at all times, very engaged, and provide high-quality advice.’
‘Very professional and as they are able to provide cross border advice this is extremely useful.’
‘Approachable and knowledgeable in their field.’
‘We find the Baker McKenzie team competent across multiple jurisdictions, using them in South East Asia, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and the Middle East. There are very few private client firms who are able to offer this coverage with skilled lawyers in each location.'
'We really enjoy working with Baker McKenzie, they connect well and are happy to work with us as partners in a genuine team for the client. It's a great way to work!’
‘Phyllis Townsend is just great - she knows her law backwards and brings real sophistication to the table - her language skills are impressive and she has a good sense of humour - no hint of ego, just pragmatism and a highly professional approach.'
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Responsable de la pratique
Ashley Crossley; Phyllis Townsend
Autres avocats clés
Alfie Turner; Christopher Cook