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Tax - California: Northern
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Band 4
What the team is known for

Morrison Foerster is known for their impressive transactional expertise. Their client-base varies from real estate, energy, fin tech and more.

Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster advised Southwest Gas Corporation on the tax implications of the $1.5 billion sale of MountainWest Pipelines Holding Company to Williams Companies.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bernie Pistillo
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Bernie Pistillo
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Band 4

Bernie Pistillo is well regarded for his tax work related to high-value acquisitions. His expertise extends to cross-border matters.

"Bernie certainly knows his stuff and is always on hand to give sound and pragmatic advice. He is a trusted adviser to our business on all tax-related queries."

"He has an insane amount of experience, and he is very practical and commercial."

Shane Shelley
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Shane Shelley
4
Band 4

Shane Shelley is sought out for his expertise in transactional tax matters. He also specializes in REITs and has notable experience advising on investments.

"He takes the time to understand his client's business priorities, which enables him to provide context to tax issues and helps decision-makers use his advice effectively."

Ranked Lawyers at
Morrison Foerster

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California: Northern

Tax

Bernie Pistillo
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Bernie Pistillo
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Band 4

California: Southern

Tax

Shane Shelley
4
Shane Shelley
4
Band 4