Tom Baker

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Tom is Editor of ITR. He joined the team in October 2023 after stints as a legal journalist and a content professional at an international law firm.

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Podcasts

Podcast: Howden on tax insurance beyond the M&A market

Howden’s Rian Bahia explains how tax insurance can address known risks, unlock transactions and offer an alternative route through disputes and uncertainty

Tom Baker, September 28 2026
Direct Tax

Beyond the headlines: Why tax firms still get working parenthood wrong

Haynes Boone’s new London partner, Alexandra Ueno-Park, argues that one-size-fits-all policies, billable-hour targets and outdated networking expectations can hold talent back

Tom Baker, September 28 2026
Podcasts

Podcast: Baker McKenzie partner predicts AI audits and pillar two disputes

AI, pillar two and joint audits could define the next era of tax controversy, says Baker McKenzie tax partner Ariane Calloud

Tom Baker, September 24 2026
Indirect Tax

The growing market for insurance-backed receivable financing

Gregor McMillan of Howden explains how insurance-backed financing can help businesses and funds unlock liquidity from tax receivables and other contingent claims

Tom Baker, September 23 2026
Direct Tax

Milbank hires O’Melveny’s tax chair in New York

The arrival of Alex Anderson swiftly follows that of funds tax specialist Stuart Alter and suggests the Tier 3-ranked firm has higher ambitions

Tom Baker, September 22 2026
Indirect Tax

Beyond the headlines: Inside Fieldfisher’s successful bid for EY’s trade disputes chief

Balson's move from a Tier 1 practice to a Tier 3 competitor looks counterintuitive. The market data suggests it is anything but

Tom Baker, September 21 2026