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Provided by Cozen O'Connor

Cozen O’Connor’s Tax Practice advises clients on the most sophisticated state, local, and federal tax issues. Our tax attorneys provide advice for clients ranging from high-net-worth individuals and startups to middle-market companies and Fortune 500 corporations. Due to the nature of the firm’s overall practice, our tax attorneys regularly provide advice on the federal tax implications of mergers and acquisitions, financings, real estate deals, entity structure, contractual arrangements, cross-border transactions, and other business arrangements. Our tax attorneys represent clients in connection with IRS tax examinations, including before the IRS appeals branch, and in litigation before state and local taxing authorities, U.S. Tax Court, and the federal district and appeals courts. In our state and local tax practice, Cozen O’Connor’s attorneys provide the full range of transactional counsel and represent clients in tax controversies and litigation. The work in these engagements often involves cross-border, multi-state components.

The practice is comprised of attorneys who teach tax law at leading universities, regularly speak about cutting-edge tax issues, and author articles and scholarly pieces. These works include “Taxation,” a two-volume treatise on Pennsylvania state and local taxation published by West Group as part of Summary of Pennsylvania Jurisprudence 2d, authored by Joseph C. Bright.

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Tax - Pennsylvania

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Cozen O'Connor has an established group of tax attorneys noted for its capabilities in federal tax as well as state and local tax. It is highly esteemed for its strength in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and real estate deals. The firm's clients include public and private companies, real estate trusts and high net worth individuals.

Work Highlights

  • Cozen O’Connor represented Abington Reldan Metals in its sale to Sibanye-Stillwater for $211.5 million.

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Notable Practitioners

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Joseph C Bright
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Joseph C Bright
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Senior Statespeople
Joseph Bright expertly advises clients on state and local tax issues connected with their transactional activity.
Cheryl Upham
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Cheryl Upham
2
Band 2
Cheryl Upham is noted for her work on state and local tax matters relating to mergers and acquisitions, sales and corporate restructuring.

Cheryl explains things very well, and is good at judging how strong our arguments are and what we should settle on.

Christopher McLoon
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Christopher McLoon
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Band 3

Christopher McLoon offers expertise in a wide range of tax mandates, including tax matters that arise in corporate transactions. He regularly advises clients on tax planning involving REITs.

He instills a high level of confidence and we are always pleased with his work product and manner of delivery.

He has a great bedside manner and a deep knowledge of complicated legal areas.

Richard J. Silpe
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Richard J. Silpe
3
Band 3
Richard Silpe is a well-respected tax attorney who focuses his practice on federal tax issues and structuring related to corporate transactions.

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Pennsylvania

Tax

Joseph C Bright
S
Joseph C Bright
S
Senior Statespeople
Cheryl Upham
2
Cheryl Upham
2
Band 2
Christopher McLoon
3
Christopher McLoon
3
Band 3
Richard J. Silpe
3
Richard J. Silpe
3
Band 3