Department profile
Alston & Bird LLP

Tax

USA Guide 2026 : Georgia


Alston & Bird LLP

Rankings

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Tax - Georgia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Alston & Bird LLP maintains an enviable tax practice, praised for its breadth and depth of knowledge and expertise. It benefits from highly experienced individuals able to handle tax matters at all levels, from state and local to federal and international. The team's expertise includes advising tax-exempt organizations, advising on tax controversy and assisting leading companies with the tax elements of acquisitions.

Work Highlights

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  • Alston & Bird represented Graphic Packaging International, LLC, in the $700 million sale of it's Georgia based bleached paperboard manufacturing facility to Clearwater Paper.

Strengths

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  • Alston & Bird has been great to work with.The tax expertise they bring to each project is instrumental in helping us achieve our tax department responsibilities.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • Alston & Bird always provides the support we need. They always have an expert readily available.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • The Alston & Bird team offers practical solutions to complex issues.

    Tax respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Brian Harvel
    Band 2Brian Harvel

    Brian Harvel

    Brian Harvel's practice sees him advising on the tax elements of large corporate transactions. He has experience working with clients on both US and international matters.
    • Brian is an unbelievable tax resource.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Brian is excellent to work with. He knows how to navigate complex issues and is a great partner.

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Band 2Clark Calhoun
    Band 2Clark Calhoun

    Clark Calhoun

    Clark Calhoun is noted for his extensive experience advising companies that are faced with tax disputes and controversy. He splits his time between the firm's offices in Atlanta and Los Angeles.
    • Clark is one of the best tax lawyers I know.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Clark has been great to work with from a client service and technical standpoint, and had an excellent understanding of our business.

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Band 2Sam K Kaywood
    Band 2Sam K Kaywood

    Sam K Kaywood

    Sam Kaywood is a leading tax attorney with extensive experience of cross-border tax work. As well as his advice on transactions, he is also adept at assisting clients with tax controversy.

  • Band 3Scott A Harty
    Band 3Scott A Harty

    Scott A Harty

    Scott Harty has a strong commercial tax practice, equipped to handle a range of cross-border tax planning matters. He also offers expertise in advising and negotiating tax insurance policy.

    • Scott is an excellent and well respected lawyer in the tax insurance industry.

      Tax respondentUSA

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