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Baker Botts L.L.P.

Tax: Corporate & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide

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Baker Botts L.L.P.

About

Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.

Baker Botts’ tax practice advises some of the world’s largest corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, and independent businesses on complex U.S. federal income tax matters. The team provides practical, tailored advice for both domestic and foreign companies, with deep experience in tax planning and the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions. Working closely with clients and the firm’s transactional lawyers, Baker Botts structures transactions to achieve business objectives while optimizing tax efficiency. The practice is known for addressing novel and sophisticated tax issues, developing innovative structures, and helping clients navigate evolving tax rules, including advising on tax credits and incentives related to green energy investments.

To learn more about our practice, visit: www.bakerbotts.com/services/practice-areas/tax/corporate-tax

Chambers Review

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Tax: Corporate & Finance - USA - Nationwide

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Baker Botts LLP has a strong tax offering that regularly represents notable energy and technology companies, among others. The firm's experience extends to a range of high-value transactions, including cross-border M&A. It is expert in tax-related capital markets issues in the energy field and offers ancillary tax controversy and litigation support, as well as a strong bench dedicated to state and local tax issues. It has a significant MLP practice.

Notable practitioners

Dallas-based Stephen Marcus is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker Botts LLP assisted Cheniere Energy with three sales tax audits concerning their multibillion-dollar LNG processing plant.

Strengths

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  • The team at Baker Botts takes the time to understand the nuances of our business and formulate a strategy to achieve a successful resolution to complex legal matters.

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  • Baker Botts carves through complexity efficiently, advises on alternatives and guides to excellent results.

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  • The team's level of awareness allows it to anticipate challenges, provide timely guidance and bring practical solutions to the table.

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Members

Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.

  • Derek S. Green

    Head of Department

  • Stephen D. Marcus

    Head of Department

  • Michael P. Bresson

  • Ben Geslison

  • Renn G. Neilson

  • Matthew L. Larsen

  • Jon Lobb

  • Jordan Hahn

  • Jason Ayer Graham

  • Katie McEvilly

  • Jared Meier

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