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Baker McKenzie

Tax: Litigation

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Baker McKenzie

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About

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As trusted tax counsel to leading multinational companies for more than five decades, our Global Tax Practice is one of the most highly regarded in the world. We're recognized for the high quality of the tax advice we provide in transactions, as well as in global tax policy, transfer pricing, indirect tax, dispute resolution and wealth management matters, worldwide.

With 950 tax practitioners in more than 40 countries, we collaborate across borders and specialties to stay abreast of changing tax laws, practices and dispute resolution techniques around the world. Our unsurpassed global coverage enables us to help clients design, implement and defend tax strategies for their international operations and transactions everywhere they operate.

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Tax: Litigation - Texas

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie offers a prominent tax advisory group that can call on resources to tackle complex tax issues at state, federal or international level, thanks to the firm's global office footprint. Its areas of expertise include transfer pricing, post-acquisition restructurings and redomestications. The team also acts in a variety of tax disputes in court and before government bodies.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie acted for Abbott in a case involving proposed deficiencies, Section 482 issues, treasury regulation validity issues and other international tax issues.

Strengths

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  • The team is always able to address any matters we bring to them because of its global reach and deep technical expertise.

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  • The team always responds immediately with an acknowledgment and always follows up on the request in a very reasonable timeframe.

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  • The team has in-depth technical knowledge of the subject matter and procedural rules.

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  • The team provides exceptional client service and uses technology innovatively to create solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Stephen W Long
    Band 1Stephen W Long

    Stephen W Long

    Stephen Long is noted for his strong tax expertise. He handles both contentious and noncontentious matters for a variety of large corporate clients.

    • Stephen is very good.

      Tax: Litigation respondentUSA
  • Band 2Robert H Albaral
    Band 2Robert H Albaral

    Robert H Albaral

    Robert Albaral is experienced in a wide range of tax litigation issues. He regularly handles audit administrative appeals and represents clients before the IRS.

    • Robert has a very strong practice.

      Tax: Litigation respondentUSA
  • Band 4Jonathan J Martin
    Band 4Jonathan J Martin

    Jonathan J Martin

    Jonathan Martin is chair of the Texas tax group at Baker McKenzie. He is well recognized for his international tax planning expertise.

    • Jonathan is wonderful to work with on every level.

      Tax: Litigation respondentUSA

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