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| Sarah Birrell | Victoria Lanyon |
Baker McKenzie hires new Energy partner, Sarah Birrell in Melbourne and new Tax partner, Victoria Lanyon in Sydney. Sarah joins from Allens, whilst Victoria joins from King & Wood Mallesons.
Baker McKenzie’s National Managing Partner, Anne-Marie Allgrove stated: “Sarah comes to us with 20 years’ experience advising mining, energy and infrastructure clients on projects, JVs, M&A and divestments. She is a terrific addition to our busy and growing, national energy practice.
Equally, Victoria offers a wealth of experience in providing expert and commercially informed advice on all aspects of Australian taxation law to large multinational corporations. Victoria offers particular experience in corporate acquisitions and divestments by global private equity and corporate clients. She also has extensive experience advising mining and energy companies in respect of both federal and state tax and royalty matters. She is an impressive addition to our national tax practice — now one of the largest legal tax practices in the country.”
Baker McKenzie’s Australian Head of Energy, Raymond Lou commented: “Sarah perfectly complements the value we offer clients through a unique understanding of the global energy, mining and infrastructure sectors — both in terms of their regulatory environments and energy transition arrangements.”
Raymond further stated: “She joins us at a busy time of increasing client demand. I am delighted to welcome Sarah and draw on her wealth of experience.”
Baker McKenzie’s Australian Head of Tax, Simone Bridges said: “Victoria is well known for her technical excellence and commercial acumen. I am thrilled to welcome her to our Firm.”
The Firm’s market-leading Australian tax practice recently won Tax Disputes Firm of the Year and Indirect Tax Firm of the Year 2025. The ITR APAC Tax Awards was established in 2005 to commend tax professionals and their practice accomplishments over a 12-month timescale. This year’s 21st annual awards highlighted the most distinguished tax teams across 15 jurisdictions.