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Philip Marcovici

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Philip Marcovici is retired from the practice of law and consults with governments, financial institutions and global families in relation to tax, wealth management and other matters. Philip is on the boards of several entities within the wealth management industry, as well as of entities within family succession and philanthropic structures. Philip is actively involved in teaching in the areas of taxation, wealth management and family governance. Philip is a member of the adjunct faculties of Singapore Management University and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore (NTU). Philip is also a member of the Advisory Committee of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s Tanoto Center for Asian Family Business and Entrepreneurship Studies.

Philip was the founder and CEO of LawInContext (now called Baker McKenzie Link), the interactive knowledge venture of global law firm, Baker & McKenzie. Philip retired from his CEO role with the company as from the end of 2010, and from his Chairmanship of the company as from the end of 2011.

Philip was a partner of Baker & McKenzie, a firm he joined in 1982, and practiced in the area of international taxation throughout his legal career. Philip was based in the Hong Kong office of Baker & McKenzie for twelve years, relocating to the Zurich office of Baker & McKenzie in 1996. Philip has also practiced law in each of New York and Vancouver, British Columbia. Philip retired from Baker & McKenzie at the end of 2009.

Philip Marcovici holds law degrees from each of Harvard Law School and the University of Ottawa (magna cum laude) and is admitted to practice in Hong Kong, the State of New York, the Province of British Columbia, Canada, England and Wales.

Among others, Philip Marcovici received the Citywealth Magic Circle Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009 and, jointly with Fritz Kaiser, the Wealth Management Innovator award in 2011 for his work in instigating the Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility. In 2010 Philip received the Russell Baker Award from Baker & McKenzie in appreciation for his exceptional contributions to the firm’s Global Tax Practice. In 2013, Philip received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and in 2016 a Lifetime Achievement Award from WealthBriefing.

Philip Marcovici was, when in practice, a member of the tax sections of each of the American Bar Association and the Canadian Bar Association. He is also a past member of the executive committee of the Hong Kong Branch of the International Fiscal Association and was an active member of the Hong Kong Tax Discussion Group. During his early years in Hong Kong, Philip served as the President of the Harvard Club of Hong Kong and of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. Philip also chaired the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Governors.

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Achievements (1)
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Degrees (2)
LL.M
Harvard Law School
1980 to 1981
Law - LL.B magna cum laude
University of Ottawa
1977 to 1980

Presentations

Presentations (5)
The Changing World of Wealth Management

How tax transparency, technology and more are affecting the world of wealth management, and what it takes for success

The Destructive Power of Family Wealth

How families get it wrong, destroying family relationships, family businesses and more. Good asset protection and succession planning is key to ensuring that wealth is not destructive of families and family businesses.

Strategies for Success in Private Banking, Wealth Planning and Trust Services

What it takes to be a successful private bank today.

Tax Systems and Inequality

How and why tax systems need to change to reflect the way wealth owners and businesses live and operate, and to address the reality of income and wealth inequality

Political Risk Minimization Planning

Political risk is increasing, and can dramatically impact the value of assets and businesses. What is political risk planning, how does it work, and how do investment protection agreements play a role in effective planning for global families and businesses?

Workshops (2)
Developing Wealth Planning, Trust Services and More
Full day
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Tailored strategy workshops that focus on topics that include marketing, pricing, strategy and more

Family Retreat
Full day
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Flexible family retreats during which families can review asset protection and succession structures oriented to preserving and developing family businesses and assets, and family relationships.

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Books & Articles (13)

The Destructive Power of Family Wealth
John Wiley & Sons,
2017
STEP 60 Second Interview
China Go-Abroad Profile
Using Trusts Effectively to Achieve Client Goals
Is the Game Up for Wealth Managers and Tax Avoidance?
Noose Tightens on Tax Havens in Global Crackdown
How Kaiser Partner Helps Protect Family Wealth
Bumps Ahead: The Road to Automatic Exchange of Information
Seller Beware: Buyers Look for Unprepared Family Businesses
Developments in Global Tax Transparency
U.S. Tax Treatment of Those Giving up Citizenship or Long-Term Permanent Residence
Bumps Ahead: The Road to Transparency and The Failings of the Wealth Management Industry
Thoughts on Family Constitutions

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Business
Education
Social & Political
Business Business Success changes in tax law Private Wealth Management private banking income and wealth inequality family business Succession planning

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