Department profile
Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Tax

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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

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Tax - Washington

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Perkins Coie LLP advises leading corporates on federal tax issues. The team is particularly well versed in handling transactional mandates, including the tax aspects of M&A, joint ventures and real estate transactions, while also offering additional capability in tax controversy work.

Work Highlights

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  • Perkins Coie LLP successfully obtained summary judgement on behalf of Health Net Federal Services in a matter before the Tax Appeal Court of the State of Hawaii.

Strengths

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  • The firm brings unparalleled expertise in the specific areas of law at issue, along with the resources to litigate significant matters.

    Tax respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Bryan S Smith
    Band 2Bryan S Smith

    Bryan S Smith

    Bryan Smith is noted for his wide-ranging practice, which includes advising on tax issues arising out of corporate and real estate transactions.
  • Band 2Gregg Barton
    Band 2Gregg Barton

    Gregg Barton

    Gregg Barton has a strong tax practice. He is noted for advising on audits, agency appeals and investigations for large, multinational clients in a variety of industries.
    • He can take complex tax law and put it into easy to understand language.

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Band 2Robert Mahon
    Band 2Robert Mahon

    Robert Mahon

    Robert Mahon is chair of the firm's tax practice and regularly counsels multinational clients on state and local tax audits, refunds, appeals and litigation.

    • He brings a pragmatic and efficient approach to resolving tax disputes.

      Tax respondentUSA

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