Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, Tax | Chambers USA Profile

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Our tax lawyers provide companies and partnerships of all sizes, as well as tax-exempt clients, with an integrated approach to tax advice. With a broad range of skill sets, we focus on four major disciplines: advising on transactions; day-to-day counseling on substantive and tax planning and compliance issues; resolving disputes with taxing authorities and in court; and helping clients obtain private or public guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the US Department of the Treasury.

Our team, which includes lawyers with high-level service in the Treasury Department and the US Department of Justice, advises clients on international and US federal, state, and local tax exposures associated with pending transactions and ongoing business operations. We help clients successfully resolve ongoing tax controversy and litigation matters. Clients rely on us for integrated controversy, planning, and transactional advice to produce practical and efficient solutions to often highly complex tax issues.

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Tax - California: Northern

Band 2

What the team is known for

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius offers notable strengths in tax controversy in addition to expertise in tax planning. It calls upon a pool of talented tax litigators with in-depth experience in prior governmental roles, including within the DOJ and IRS. The team acts for an enviable client base consisting of high net worth individuals as well as corporations in the technology and life sciences sectors, among others.

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Notable Practitioners

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Barton Bassett

Band 2

Barton Bassett is sought out for his expertise in transactional tax structuring matters, as well as controversy issues. He works with an extensive client base which includes West Coast-based and international corporations.

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William H Gorrod

Band 2

William Gorrod is highlighted for his quality SALT practice. Clients look to him for counsel in complex matters of planning and compliance, and in the context of corporate transactions.

"His professionalism, expertise and exceptional service make him a top choice."

"He brings exemplary professional conduct and client service to all projects. Business is moving faster every day, and Will makes it easier for us to keep up with competitors; we know we can depend on him, come rain or shine."

"Will is smart, practical and great to work with. He is one of the most commercially minded state and local tax lawyers I've encountered."

"Will is a thought leader with the ability to communicate complex tax mattes in an understandable manner."

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Rod Donnelly

Band 3

Rod Donnelly works with clients on a range of tax matters, including issues around cross-border transactions. He advises multinational corporations, among others.

"He is exceptional; technical and extremely responsive. I couldn't ask for a better partner."

"Rod is tremendously technical and the depth of his knowledge is encyclopedic. He is extremely intelligent."

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