Tax: State & Local
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 1
Contact number
+1 916 329 4700Chambers Review
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman is a strong tax practice based in San Francisco and Sacramento. The team is particularly active in tax controversy matters, with unrivaled strength in handling SALT matters in California and nationally. Areas of expertise include income, franchising, sales and use tax issues. It also offers know-how in transactional tax planning.
Work Highlights
- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman advised NTT Data on the tax consequences of its acquisition of Aspirent.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are thorough, experienced and knowledgeable. They get good results."
"They are extraordinarily responsive and accessible."
"They explain things very clearly and demonstrate a clear understanding of the matters at hand."
"They are thorough, experienced and knowledgeable. They get good results."
"They are extraordinarily responsive and accessible."
"They explain things very clearly and demonstrate a clear understanding of the matters at hand."
Notable Practitioners
Carley Roberts is a preeminent practitioner who handles SALT issues.
"She has deep technical expertise, is a terrific collaborator, and is very timely and responsive."
Jeffrey Vesely chairs the SALT practice at the firm and is a fine choice for income, franchise and employment tax issues, among others.
"He is exceptional."
"He is really highly reputable and respected, and has deep knowledge."
Julie Divola is a well-recognized lawyer who handles tax-related issues concerning transactions. She leads the firm's San Francisco tax practice and is adept at handling complex matters with cross-border elements.
"Julie is extraordinarily responsive and accessible, and always ready to jump into projects with world-class advice, work product and project management."
"Julia is a deep thinker. She is universally excellent and amazing."
"She is well regarded and a strong lawyer."
Robert Merten regularly acts on behalf of Fortune 500 companies on SALT matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
Pillsbury
California