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Covington & Burling LLP's Washington office is a successful practice with great bench strength and a depth of talent that features a number of former government officials. Advises an impressive client list of household names, including multinational companies and major sports leagues. Regularly undertakes high-level work across controversy and transfer pricing, as well as international structuring and planning. Notable strength in transactional matters.
Work Highlights
- Covington & Burling LLP advised FIFA in connection with the cross-border tax ramifications involved in the hosting and operation of the 2026 World Cup.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Covington do a great job of balancing practical advice with technical ability. They make complicated elements easily digestible."
"Their lawyers are excellent - easy to work with, practical and tenacious."
"Covington do a great job of balancing practical advice with technical ability. They make complicated elements easily digestible."
"Their lawyers are excellent - easy to work with, practical and tenacious."
Notable Practitioners
Dan Luchsinger is frequently sought out to advise on the tax aspects of corporate transactions, as well as the impacts of tax reform.
"Dan is a terrific tax lawyer. He is a quick study, has a deep experience set and is able to distill complex tax principles into digestible concepts."
Michael Caballero draws upon his experience working at the Treasury's Office of Tax Policy, in handling high level tax planning as well as controversy, and is frequently sought out to advise clients on US tax reform.
"Michael is technically excellent, collaborative and responsive."
"He is practical, easy to work with and a great utility player."
"Michael is a walking encyclopedia."
Samuel Maruca counsels businesses on transfer pricing and other high-stakes federal tax controversies.
Robert Culbertson is a former IRS lawyer who represents clients in tax disputes as well as assisting with tax planning. His clients include Fortune 50 companies.
Dirk Suringa is an experienced tax practitioner who advises clients on the tax aspects of transactions both internationally and domestically. He has further experience representing clients before the IRS.
Jeremy Spector is especially well known for his representation of sports leagues and teams, which he advises on transactional tax issues as well as controversies.
"Jeremy is an expert at translating technical matters in a practical, digestible way. He makes sure his clients understand the big picture."
"He provides a great balance of legal interpretation with the practical reality of the business. He is responsive, thoughtful and a pleasure to work with."
Sean Akins continues to cultivate a superb tax controversy practice. His clients include technology companies.
"Sean has a remarkable ability to cut through the noise to the heart of an issue and intelligently discuss matters with people who are not tax professionals."