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Baker & McKenzie knows that when dealing with the business community time is of the essence, the firm therefore prides itself on offering clients advice that is straight to the point. The firm has been very active in transfer pricing for many years, ... [more]

Baker & McKenzie knows that when dealing with the business community time is of the essence, the firm therefore prides itself on offering clients advice that is straight to the point. The firm has been very active in transfer pricing for many years, adding an accountant to the team has increased the scope of services available. Clients can now come to the group for help with preparing transfer pricing studies, and tax returns. Then should controversy arise, the advisers are able to assist throughout the whole process. The firm is focused on increasing its market share in future years and is looking to add people to the group accordingly. Clients report a high level of satisfaction, especially in transfer pricing matters, with Martín Barreiro receiving individual praise.

Trench Rossi e Watanabe/Baker & McKenzie has made strides over the last 12 months. "Both in tax consulting and litigation [the firm] has substantially improved due to the increasing number of sophisticated clients and cases," says one competitor. The ... [more]

Trench Rossi e Watanabe/Baker & McKenzie has made strides over the last 12 months. "Both in tax consulting and litigation [the firm] has substantially improved due to the increasing number of sophisticated clients and cases," says one competitor. The team in the firm's Sao Paulo office is particularly noted, with Clarissa Machado receiving individual praise. The firm added seven new associates over the last 12 months, the product of a very successful 2008 for the firm. The main industry in Rio de Janeiro is oil and gas and "the large companies need top class local advice, for which the firm is well recognised," said a tax director involved in the sector. Tax litigation and audit work remain busy for the firm and transfer pricing is a growing area, with Machado developing this niche.

Baker & McKenzie added a partner and an associate to the group this year. The firm's client list includes pharmaceutical company Pfizer, international financial and insurance organisation AIG, RR Donnelley a global, full-service provider of print and ... [more]

Baker & McKenzie added a partner and an associate to the group this year. The firm's client list includes pharmaceutical company Pfizer, international financial and insurance organisation AIG, RR Donnelley a global, full-service provider of print and related products and defence contractor Raytheon.

There was one new associate this year at Raisbeck Lara Rodriguez & Rueda/Baker & McKenzie. The firm has a varied client list. Over the past 12 months the tax advisers have been involved in some extremely interesting work including tax planning and finding ... [more]

There was one new associate this year at Raisbeck Lara Rodriguez & Rueda/Baker & McKenzie. The firm has a varied client list. Over the past 12 months the tax advisers have been involved in some extremely interesting work including tax planning and finding alternatives for sale of assets for pharmaceutical makers Bristol-Myers Squibb.

Baker & McKenzie has a reputation for excellence, particularly in relation to work in energy and natural resources, corporate and commercial, and banking and finance. With a presence in the oil and gas regions of eastern and western Venezuela, the firm ... [more]

Baker & McKenzie has a reputation for excellence, particularly in relation to work in energy and natural resources, corporate and commercial, and banking and finance. With a presence in the oil and gas regions of eastern and western Venezuela, the firm is very active in the energy arena. Emilio Roche and Ronald Evans are both individually highlighted as excellent professionals in the team.