Barton Bassett

Practice Areas

Barton Bassett, partner in the tax practice, counsels Silicon Valley–based and global multinational technology companies on international tax planning for the outbound operations of US companies doing business abroad, and for the inbound operations of foreign companies seeking to do business within the United States. He advises clients on structuring mergers and acquisitions, internal restructurings and operations, joint ventures, external and internal financings, and transfer pricing matters, including the transfers and licenses of intellectual property.

Understanding the complexities of the US tax system, he often represents clients in audits and appeals before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). He also negotiates advance pricing agreements and pre-filing agreements for large and international companies seeking to avoid tax disputes.

His contributions to tax law extend beyond his practice. In addition to serving as a member of Law360’s tax editorial advisory board, he teaches an LL.M. course on international taxation at Golden Gate University in San Francisco. He also lectures to professional and industry groups on various topics relating to provisions of Subpart F, foreign currency, dual consolidated losses, the application of business purpose standard, transfer pricing, and double taxation conventions.

To learn more about Barton and his experience, please go to: https://www.morganlewis.com/bios/bbassett.

Personal

University of California, Davis, 1992, B.A., With Honors; University of California, Hastings College of the Law, 1996, J.D., Magna Cum Laude