Baker & McKenzie hires new Australian partner

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Baker & McKenzie hires new Australian partner

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The international firm has brought in a solicitor and chartered accountant.

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Dixon Hearder joined from Corrs Chambers Westgarth, where he was Sydney group tax leader. He has developed a transfer pricing practice in recent years, though his main experience has been in stamp duty including advising on property development, funds management, structured and project finance, infrastructure projects, as well as M&A and corporate restructures. He also advises on a wide range of GST issues.

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