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Tax | USA

Florida

Tax covers transactional and controversy-related work. Tax on the transactional side covers corporate partnerships structures, tax planning, spin-offs and negotiating tax-free acquisitions. Tax controversy encompasses any contentious tax issue, predominantly at the federal court stage. This includes tax-based litigation, IRS examinations (usually concerning federal income tax issues) and tax shelter investigations. This section also takes into account transfer pricing.

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Band 1

  1. Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Tax
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP boasts impressive performers across a wide variety of complex tax issues including corporate, controversy, and trusts and estates. It represents an array of sophisticated clients, ranging from high net worth individuals to multinational corporations. The law firm also possesses significant expertise in both inbound and outbound transactional and investment matters. The group draws on a strong global tax team to provide a comprehensive service to domestic and international entities. The law firm is active across an array of sectors, including entertainment, leisure, real estate and finance.
  2. Holland & Knight LLP
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    Holland & Knight LLP
    Tax
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Holland & Knight is a premier outfit fielding a deep bench of highly experienced tax attorneys advising on the full range of corporate, private wealth and employee benefits issues. The law firm offers a diverse list of public and private clients considerable expertise in both domestic and international transactional matters. It is also noted for its handling of state and federal controversies. The law firm is active across a broad array of sectors, including real estate, agriculture, sport and leisure and education.
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Band 2

  1. Akerman LLP
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    Akerman LLP
    Tax
    2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    Akerman has an accomplished practice representing clients across a wide range of tax issues including controversy, litigation, estate planning, and state and local tax. The firm frequently acts on issues arising from the development of emerging technology, including cloud computing and digital goods. It specializes in transactional matters, with significant cross-border expertise and a focus on work in Latin America. The firm has a deep bench both nationally and statewide, with nine Florida office locations.
  2. Baker McKenzie
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    Baker McKenzie
    Tax
    2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    Baker McKenzie has an impressive reputation for sophisticated domestic and cross-border tax issues, thanks to the strength of its international office network. The firm demonstrates significant expertise across the full gamut of tax structuring and controversy matters, as well as large scale outbound transactions. It attracts a strong roster of multinational clients. The firm is skilled in advising clients on the tax implications of complex M&A transactions.
  3. Bilzin Sumberg
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    Bilzin Sumberg
    Tax
    2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    Bilzin Sumberg possesses significant capabilities in advising domestic and international clients in cross-border private wealth and estate planning issues. The firm is noticeably active across a diverse range of industries including real estate, financial products and technology. It is particularly expert in handling the tax implications of high value inbound transactions. The firm is also skilled handling compliance issues, including voluntary disclosure matters. The firm's expertise covers federal, state and local tax matters.
  4. Gunster
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    Gunster
    Tax
    2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    Gunster fields a broad bench of experienced tax practitioners, well versed in a wide range of tax and private wealth issues, with specific strengths in controversy, transactional and tax planning work. Attracts a broad client base that includes startups, investment funds, family businesses and entrepreneurs. The firm also demonstrates expertise in ERISA, labor law and employment law. Offers a deep statewide bench, with 13 office locations in Florida.
  5. McDermott Will & Emery LLP
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    McDermott Will & Emery LLP
    Tax
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    McDermott Will & Emery houses a strong group of dedicated tax attorneys in Florida, with additional firm-wide capabilities allowing for a strong national and international practice. The firm has a broad practice and includes planning and advisory matters, as well as providing counsel on financing issues and the tax elements of corporate transactions. Its diverse roster of clients includes those in the healthcare, education and financial services sectors.
  6. Dean Mead
    Tax
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

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    Carlton Fields
    Tax
    2024 | Band 3 | 21 Years Ranked
    Carlton Fields houses highly experienced attorneys working across the full range of state, local and federal taxation matters. The firm represents a range of both public and private clients in estate and pre-immigration tax planning matters, as well as issues arising out of corporate transactions.
  2. Hill Ward Henderson
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    Hill Ward Henderson
    Tax
    2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Hill Ward Henderson has a solid breadth of expertise across private wealth and estate planning, general corporate and employee taxation issues. The firm provides public companies and healthcare entities with significant depth of knowledge in transactional tax matters. Its client base also includes private equity funds, real estate developers and executives. The firm is based in Tampa.
  3. Comiter Singer
    Tax
    2024 | Band 3
  4. Gutter Chaves Josepher Rubin Forman Fleisher PA
    Tax
    2024 | Band 3
  5. Packman, Neuwahl & Rosenberg
    Tax
    2024 | Band 3