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Akin

Tax

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To learn more about Akin’s Tax capabilities, please visit the Tax page under the experience section at www.akingump.com.

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Tax - Texas

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Akin has a well-respected tax team that maintains a fine reputation for advising on the full range of corporate transactions, including securities offerings and M&A. It is particularly adept at handling matters in the energy, real estate and investment management sectors. The team also has ample capability to handle partnership issues and the tax aspects of restructurings.

Work Highlights

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  • Akin advised Diamondback Energy on the tax structuring aspects of its transaction of interests for a value of $715 million.

Strengths

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  • Akin is experienced in the tax aspects of M&A.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • There is never a feeling of arguing over meaningless legal or contractual issues.

    Tax respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Alison Chen
    Band 3Alison Chen

    Alison Chen

    Alison Chen has notable capabilities in advising clients on federal income tax issues relating to transactions. She offers particular expertise in the energy sector for both domestic and international clients including MLP.

    • Alison is a good lawyer.

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Band 4Julia Pashin
    Band 4Julia Pashin

    Julia Pashin

    Julia Pashin provides energy sector clients with tax advice relating to a wide range of corporate transactions, particularly those involving upstream oil and gas assets.

    • Julia is great, she's very technically good.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Julia has a strength in communicating her thoughts and ideas.

      Tax respondentUSA

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