Caleb Sainsbury

Caleb Sainsbury

Associate
Baker & McKenzie Zurich

Biography

Caleb Sainsbury is an associate in the Firm's Zürich office where he is a member of the Investigations, Compliance & Ethics and Global Wealth Management practice groups. Prior to joining Baker McKenzie, Caleb was an associate at an international law firm in Boston, Massachusetts.

Practice Focus

Caleb advises clients in international tax and white collar investigation matters. He regularly represents clients who are under investigation by governmental enforcement bodies. In particular, he has significant experience representing financial institutions which are subject to investigations lead by the United States Department of Justice. In addition to this work, he advises families, fiduciaries and financial institutions on tax and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Representative Legal Matters

  • Conduct internal investigations as outside counsel into companies facing data privacy concerns. 

  • Led a team of attorneys and legal professionals responsible for investigating claims brought against multiple Swiss banks in the United States Department of Justices' Swiss Bank Program.

  • Represented a Liechtenstein-based insurance company under investigation by US and Liechtenstein authorities.

  • Represented high net worth individuals in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service, particularly relating to disclosure of non-US assets.

  • Advised a financial institution on cross-border business ventures, including currency controls and money laundering concerns.

  • Represented an auction house in connection with the source of funds relating to a potential sale of artwork for money laundering and tax evasion concerns.

Admissions

  • Massachusetts~United States (2011)
  • New Hampshire~United States (2011)

Education

  • Boston University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation) (2015)
  • Boston University School of Law (J.D., cum laude) (2011)
  • Brigham Young University (B.A., magna cum laude) (2008)

Languages

  • English
  • German