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Covington & Burling LLP

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Covington & Burling LLP

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Tax - District of Columbia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling LLP's Washington office is a successful practice with great bench strength and a depth of talent that features a number of former government officials. The firm advises an impressive client list of household names, including multinational companies and major sports leagues. It regularly undertakes high-level work in controversy and transfer pricing, as well as international structuring and planning, and has notable strength in transactional matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Covington & Burling LLP defended EcoVest Capital in the Department of Justice’s tax enforcement action which related to alleged inappropriate tax deductions.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Dan Luchsinger
    Dan Luchsinger

    Dan Luchsinger

    Dan Luchsinger is frequently sought out to advise on the tax aspects of corporate transactions.

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  • Michael J Caballero
    Michael J Caballero

    Michael J Caballero

    Michael Caballero draws upon his experience of working at the Treasury's Office of Tax Policy, handling high-level tax planning as well as controversy, and he is frequently sought out to advise clients on US tax reform.

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  • Dirk Suringa
    Dirk Suringa

    Dirk Suringa

    Dirk Suringa is an experienced tax practitioner who advises clients on the tax aspects of transactions both internationally and domestically. He has further experience representing clients before the IRS.

    • Dirk was instrumental is the planning and execution of our global transfer pricing regime.

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  • Jeremy D Spector
    Jeremy D Spector

    Jeremy D Spector

    Jeremy Spector is especially well known for his representation of sports leagues and teams, which he advises on transactional tax issues as well as controversies.

    • Jeremy provides a great balance of legal interpretation with the practical reality of the business and a great assessment of risk.

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  • Sean Akins
    Sean Akins

    Sean Akins

    Sean Akins continues to cultivate a superb tax controversy practice.

    • Sean is knowledgeable, easy to work with and able to breakdown complex matters.

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    • Sean's strategic, thorough and leaves no stone unturned.

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