Tax
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The Tax Practice Group is an integral part of the firm's transactional practice. We work closely with our business lawyers to structure and effectuate complex transactions from a tax perspective to better fit our client's business objectives. We also maintain an independent tax practice that focuses on public and private domestic and foreign business entities (corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies), private clients and tax-exempt organizations, including federal, state and local tax controversy matters for all of the foregoing.
Many of our lawyers are recognized authorities in their fields, consultants to other professional advisors, frequent speakers and panelists at tax conferences and authors of tax articles and treatises.
Services:
- Business Transactions
- State and Local Tax Matters
- International Tax Matters
- Civil and Criminal Tax Controversy Practice
- Private Clients
Chambers Review
Duane Morris has a strong transactional tax practice that advises a range of domestic and international clients on structuring deals. It is also noted for its handling of state and federal controversy work, which includes acting on criminal proceedings. The firm's client base includes partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations.
Work Highlights
- Duane Morris represented PT XL Axiata Tbk, a mobile telecommunications operator in Indonesia, on its rights issue of approximately $321 million of shares.
Strengths
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"Its people are very responsive and very focused on this area. I work with them if its 7am or 10pm, and they are universally available."
"I would rate the firm higher than very strong. Its response time and service delivery is exceptional. It is always so quick to respond to initial enquiries, despite time zone differences."
"The tax team is able to work with international families and understand the nuances of family enterprise and the complexities of cross-border considerations."
"Its people are very responsive and very focused on this area. I work with them if its 7am or 10pm, and they are universally available."
"I would rate the firm higher than very strong. Its response time and service delivery is exceptional. It is always so quick to respond to initial enquiries, despite time zone differences."
"The tax team is able to work with international families and understand the nuances of family enterprise and the complexities of cross-border considerations."
Notable Practitioners
Hope Krebs is a distinguished attorney who offers counsel on the tax elements of transactional matters such as acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity mandates.
"Hope is one of the brightest attorneys I work with on cross-border tax matters. She is strong in corporate matters and has developed a sophisticated network."
"She is incredibly responsive, international and practical in her approach. I have absolute trust when referring clients to Hope. She knows who to bring in and seeks appropriate support when needed."
"Hope is extremely technically competent in very complex areas. She is very talented on calls with clients and she's excellent at explaining to them at their level."
Thomas Ostrander is routinely called upon by individuals and corporations for representation in criminal matters such as tax evasion litigation and appeals. He also advises his clients on investigations undertaken by government authorities.
"He is excellent in tax controversies, especially cross-border ones."
"He has a very good reputation."
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