Tax: Controversy
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
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Provided by Baker McKenzie
With deep understanding of procedural rules and substantive issues, clients benefit from Baker McKenzie’s creative approaches to problem solving. Baker McKenzie’s Tax Disputes team includes former tax enforcement and government officials from key jurisdictions worldwide. From controlling the flow of information during audits to presenting persuasive arguments in court, appeals and alternative dispute resolution proceedings, our experienced tax litigators advise clients at all stages of disputes. Baker McKenzie's Tax Disputes team has successfully litigated some of the largest tax disputes on record worldwide.
We advise on planning assistance, litigation analysis, pre-audit prep, audit and collection proceedings, protests and appeals, litigation in the courts, international tax law and procedure, criminal defense, and rulings and reform advocacy.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is a leading firm with notable national and international strength. Renowned for its sophisticated controversy work across a range of matters, including transfer pricing and audits. Offers a number of partners with significant government experience, including alumni of the IRS and DOJ. Acts for household names such as technology, aerospace and hospitality clients. Equally capable of representing both multinational corporations and individuals.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie were successful in obtaining a partial summary judgment for FedEx in a challenge to the validity of a US Treasury regulation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker's advice is timely, thorough, practical and thoughtful. They provide top-shelf advice, and we trust them with our most important matters."
"Baker's advice is timely, thorough, practical and thoughtful. They provide top-shelf advice, and we trust them with our most important matters."
Notable Practitioners
Duane Webber has deep expertise in tax controversy litigation and appeals, and boasts a client roster that includes major manufacturing companies. He is adept at handling complex matters with international components.
"He is a strong and collegial lawyer."
Mark Oates is an experienced tax controversy practitioner with additional expertise in white-collar criminal defense. He has notable expertise in matters with cross-border elements.
Scott Frewing is an experienced tax partner who advises clients on transfer pricing, audits and controversy matters both domestically and abroad.