Mark Hale is a Director and Head of Tax. Mark is a tax attorney specializing in international M&A and joined VALE from his role as International Tax Counsel for General Electric (London). Mark has analysed tax risks for GE Capital and other GE business lines and led teams of external tax advisors in over 40 different countries. Before GE, Mark practiced US tax law with Morgan Lewis (London), Baker & McKenzie (Zurich) and Allen & Overy (London) and advised private equity and corporate clients. Mark holds a Tax LL.M. from New York University (New York) and J.D. and undergraduate degrees from Georgetown University (Washington, DC). Mark is a member of the New York State Bar.