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Fenwick & West has achieved a reputation as having one of the United States' leading domestic and international tax practices. The tax group's exciting and sophisticated practice stems from its client base. Our tax clients represent every geographic area of the United States, as well as a number of countries across the globe, and have included over 100 Fortune 500 companies.
  • 20+ tax lawyers with a broad range of corporate, partnership, and international tax experience: represented well over 50 Fortune 100 companies in major federal tax matters, and 100 of the Fortune 500 companies.
  • Extensive experience in international tax planning, M&A and joint ventures.
  • Represented corporate clients in over 75 United States tax court cases.
  • Broad and deep transfer pricing practice, covering APAs, competent authority and dispute resolution.
  • Worked with foreign counsel in over 30 countries on international corporate transactions and planning in the past 12 months.
  • Nationally recognized for successful tax dispute resolution and litigation: successfully resolved over 150 IRS administrative appeals proceedings.
  • Recently won tax victories for CBS and Sanofi in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and Analog Devices in the U.S. Tax Court. Currently represent other large multinational corporations in the U.S. Tax Court.

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What the Team is Known For

Fenwick has a strong presence in the Bay Area, acting for an enviable client list ranging from Fortune 100 giants to early-stage Silicon Valley companies. The team has a high profile in both domestic and international tax matters, with broad expertise across M&A, transfer pricing, joint ventures and tax litigation. It is a highly credible source of legal advice on issues relating to the technology, media and telecommunications sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Fenwick represented Figma in the $20 billion acquisition by Adobe.

Strengths

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"They are always available and prepared to talk through issues. They're calm, considered and helpful."

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"Fenwick delivers the results. The members of the team are collaborative with each other and with us as the client."

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Notable Practitioners

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James P Fuller
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James Fuller is widely renowned for his international tax law expertise. His market-leading practice also sees him handling tax controversy work.

"He is universally excellent."

"He is well regarded and a strong lawyer."

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David Forst
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David Forst continues to command respect for his experience handling complex tax issues arising from M&A.

"David provides both extensive experience and a hands-on approach to delivering services."

"He is a very talented tax lawyer. He has a good sense of the market and he is good to work with."

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Adam S. Halpern
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Adam Halpern handles a broad array of issues, including global tax planning and tax controversy work.

"He is smart, commercial and good on the technical front."

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Larissa Neumann
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Larissa Neumann is recognized for her handling of international transfer pricing issues, IRS appeals and other tax controversy matters.

"She's technically great and renders a top-tier client service."

"Larissa is our go-to person when we have difficult technical issues."

"She has a good technical mind, and is good at thinking outside the box."

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William Skinner
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William Skinner advises a range of high-profile clients on the tax aspects of transactions, providing additional support in litigation.

"He is great in terms of service, quality of advice and commercial awareness."

"Will provides an excellent service on technical tax matters."

"He gives practical advice that can be actioned."

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Ranked Lawyers at
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James P Fuller
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David Forst
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Adam S. Halpern
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Larissa Neumann
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William Skinner
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Members

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Adam S. Halpern

Head of Department

Idan Netser

Kenneth Clark

Larissa Neumann

Michael Solomon

William Skinner

Clients

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Abbott

Analog Devices

Facebook

Johnson Controls

Repsol

VF

Viacom

Industries

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All industries

Automotive

High tech

Media

Oil & gas

Pharamaceuticals

Retail

Software