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- 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.
Chambers Review
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
- 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."
"Fenwick delivers the results. The members of the team are collaborative with each other and with us as the client."
"They are always available and prepared to talk through issues. They're calm, considered and helpful."
"Fenwick delivers the results. The members of the team are collaborative with each other and with us as the client."
Notable Practitioners
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
Julia Ushakova-Stein advises clients across industries including technology, healthcare and financial services in transactional matters.
"Julia is extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful in her support of our company. Her communication style is calm and clear."
"Julia is very professional and has strong technical skills. She comes well prepared."
Ranked Lawyers at
Fenwick
California: Northern
Members
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Head of Department
Idan Netser
Kenneth Clark
Larissa Neumann
Michael Solomon
William Skinner
Clients
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Abbott
Analog Devices
Johnson Controls
Repsol
VF
Viacom
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Automotive
High tech
Media
Oil & gas
Pharamaceuticals
Retail
Software