Baker Botts L.L.P., Tax | Chambers USA Profile

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Baker Botts' Tax lawyers offer individuals and corporations a wealth of experience in addressing complex tax needs. Experienced in all facets of the US federal income tax considerations facing foreign and domestic corporations, we provide clients with customized, practical tax advice regarding income tax planning and all manner of M&A and capital markets transactions. We Integrate with clients and our Transactional team to structure proposed transactions to meet clients’ needs with efficient results. We regularly handle novel issues and apply substantive knowledge and creativity to solve issues.

Baker Botts’ dynamic state & local tax team provides the full spectrum of state and local tax planning and controversy services. Having handled significant state tax controversies throughout the US with demonstrated expertise in multistate issues involving unitary combination, apportionment and nexus. We have significant nationwide experience with all tax types, including income, franchise, sales and use, property, and excise taxes, as well as unclaimed property and economic development incentives. Our state & local tax group are nationally recognized experts dedicated entirely to state and local tax issues. As laws, policies, and enforcement practices continue to evolve, our concentrated focus allows us to stay at the forefront of the state & local tax issues most important to our clients.

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

Chambers Review

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Tax - Texas

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Baker Botts is an eminent practice held in high regard for advising on the full range of domestic and international tax structuring matters and high-value corporate transactions. Regularly provides counsel on state and local tax (SALT), as well as sensitive controversy and litigation issues. Has a wealth of experience in advising clients in the energy industry. Particularly active providing guidance on the structuring of partnerships and royalty trust IPOs. Continues to advise clients on the effects of tax reforms.

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Work Highlights

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Baker Botts assisted Matador Resources with structuring its acquisition of Advance Energy Partners in a manner that maximized Matador’s tax basis step ups to depreciable, amortizable and depletable assets.

Strengths

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"The technical expertise of the firm is extensive. That knowledge allows the firm to not only navigate complex matters, but to also suggest creative solutions."

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"Baker Botts has a very deep bench, with subject-matter expertise across the firm, that is brought to bear as needed."

Tax respondent
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"The attorneys I work with at Baker Botts have extensive experience and the technical skills to research, analyze, document and present complex matters in various jurisdictions."

Tax respondent
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"The technical expertise of the firm is extensive. That knowledge allows the firm to not only navigate complex matters, but to also suggest creative solutions."

Tax respondent
USA

"Baker Botts has a very deep bench, with subject-matter expertise across the firm, that is brought to bear as needed."

Tax respondent
USA

"The attorneys I work with at Baker Botts have extensive experience and the technical skills to research, analyze, document and present complex matters in various jurisdictions."

Tax respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Ben Geslison

Band 1

Ben Geslison is noted for the strength of his practice advising clients on SALT controversy matters. He frequently guides clients through tax audits and provides representation in trials before both state and federal appellate courts.

"Ben is thorough, articulate, an excellent writer and strong from a technical standpoint."

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Renn Neilson

Band 1

Renn Neilson is praised for his SALT practice, which sees him often handle property-related matters.

"Renn Neilson articulates insightful advice that helps us decide which direction to pursue in complex matters."

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Stephen Marcus

Band 2

Stephen Marcus is based in Dallas and handles matters such as tax planning and tax structuring. He regularly works with clients from the energy and real estate sectors.

"Steve has strong technical expertise. He is able to appropriately evaluate and explain the risks that are applicable to different positions."

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Mike Bresson

Band 3

Mike Bresson is best known for advising on the tax aspects of major corporate transactions. He offers particular expertise in matters concerning the energy sector.

"Mike is a very thoughtful and technical lawyer."

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