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

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Baker Botts’ Tax lawyers advise individuals and corporations on complex U.S. federal income tax matters, offering practical, tailored guidance on tax planning and transactions involving mergers and acquisitions and capital markets. The team works closely with clients and the firm’s transactional lawyers to structure efficient, business‑focused solutions and is experienced in addressing novel and sophisticated tax issues through creative and technically rigorous analysis.

The firm’s State and Local Tax team provides comprehensive planning and controversy services across the full range of state and local tax regimes. With extensive nationwide experience, the group advises on multistate issues such as unitary combination, apportionment, and nexus, and handles income, franchise, sales and use, property, and excise taxes, as well as unclaimed property and economic development incentives. Dedicated exclusively to state and local tax matters, the nationally recognized team remains at the forefront of evolving laws, policies, and enforcement priorities to address the issues most critical to clients.

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

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Tax - Texas

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Baker Botts has 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. It regularly provides counsel on state and local tax, as well as sensitive controversy and litigation issues. The team has a wealth of experience in advising clients in the energy industry. The firm is particularly active providing guidance on the structuring of partnerships and royalty trust IPOs, and continues to advise clients on the effects of tax reforms.

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Work Highlights

Baker Botts advised Hi-Crush on tax structuring for the $450 million sale of its North American Permian Basin fracking proppant production assets.

Strengths

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They have the ability to understand complex law but also the ability to incorporate this in a business structure where all parties are in agreement.

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Baker Botts do a great job at helping me understand the long-term expectations of a case.

Tax respondent
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They're a very professional and competent group of attorneys.

Tax respondent
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Baker Botts have very deep knowledge and I am always impressed that they have expertise in so many different areas of tax. They are never fazed by a project or issue.

Tax respondent
USA

They have the ability to understand complex law but also the ability to incorporate this in a business structure where all parties are in agreement.

Tax respondent
USA

Baker Botts do a great job at helping me understand the long-term expectations of a case.

Tax respondent
USA

They're a very professional and competent group of attorneys.

Tax respondent
USA

Baker Botts have very deep knowledge and I am always impressed that they have expertise in so many different areas of tax. They are never fazed by a project or issue.

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 has a very clear and established understanding of the law, its history and all the various cases that apply.

He is phenomenal in writing briefings and very talented in research, forming arguments and articulating points.

Ben is a top-notch lawyer who really understands his craft.

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Renn Neilson

Band 1

Renn Neilson, chair of the firm's SALT practice, is praised for his work, which sees him often handle property-related matters and audits for clients in sectors such as energy and finance.

Renn has unrivaled knowledge of case law and past legislation.

Renn's experience in multiple jurisdictions, industries and taxes makes him an amazing resource. He is very effective in helping his clients see the big picture of an issue.

An exceptional tax lawyer.

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Stephen Marcus

Band 2

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

I trust Steve to know the answer to any question I throw at him.

He can talk through tough, complex issues with our teams that don't speak tax and get them to understand the issue at hand.

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John Porter

Band 3

John Porter is a Houston-based litigator who offers a wealth of expertise in tax controversy issues. His client base includes a number of leading corporates and HNW individuals, who call upon his strong pedigree in disputes. He is held in particularly high esteem for his wealth of expertise in gift tax matters.

He has encyclopedic knowledge of case law and has been involved in almost every seminal gift tax case for last 25 years.

If there is a high stakes case that will likely go to tax court or on appeal up to Supreme Court, you would want him on the case.

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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 consistent strong performer on all aspects.

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Derek Green

Band 4

Derek Green is particularly adept in international tax matters, including issues associated with M&A. He often represents companies involved in energy and related technology.

Derek is extremely helpful in understanding our needs and the facts, and he gives practical solutions.

Derek is an exceptional tax lawyer.

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