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Our tax team provides federal and state tax counseling for clients across multiple industries in M&A and other transactions, involving both public and private companies.

The tax group supports North American enterprises with distinct capacity for cross-border issues, both inbound and outbound, including public securities offerings.

Our tax group, which includes a past-chair of the ABA Tax Section’s Partnerships and LLCs Committee, has particular expertise in handling tax issues involving partnerships and LLCs classified as partnerships, ranging from partnership formations to mergers, divisions, recapitalizations and M&A transactions involving partnerships and LLCs.

The tax practice regularly advises clients in healthcare, real estate, hospitality and food and beverage sectors, with expertise in tax matters affecting companies in these industries.
 

The tax group handles Washington state tax controversy matters for local, national and international clients, and has served as amicus counsel in SALT cases before the United States Supreme Court.

The tax group has experienced significant growth in its QOF practice, having advised on QOFs formed to raise more than $500 million of investments for qualified opportunity zones.

The tax group regularly joins forces with our tax exempt organizations and employee benefits practice groups in delivering market leading cross-specialty advice to our clients.

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What the Team is Known For

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is a highly regarded Seattle-headquartered firm which is home to a premier tax practice. Corporate tax is a key strength of the team, and it regularly advises clients on tax planning and issues arising out of M&A. Other areas of strength include real estate and state and local tax issues.

Work Highlights

  • Davis Wright Tremaine served as lead M&A and tax counsel for Treasury Wine Estates in a cross-border transaction to acquire DAOU Vineyards.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Brian Todd
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Brian Todd
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Brian Todd is noted for his expertise in federal taxation. As well as regularly advising on the tax aspects of complex corporate transactions, he is also sought out for his knowledge of the tax treatment of partnerships.
Dirk Giseburt
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Dirk Giseburt
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Dirk Giseburt advises clients across a broad range of industries on tax structuring and litigation, including administrative proceedings.

Dirk Giseburt is a great litigator.

Dirk is responsive and familiar with the courts.

Dirk is great to work with.

James Wreggelsworth
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James Wreggelsworth
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James Wreggelsworth counsels clients on tax issues pertaining to corporate and real estate transactions, and is particularly well known for his expertise in partnership tax.

James makes sure everyone walks away happy.

James has an exceptional depth of knowledge and practice experience.

James has great expertise in taxation.

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Pamela Charles
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Pamela Charles is commended for her experience in federal and cross-border matters. She is particularly proficient at advising clients on transactional tax issues.

Pamela is a tax expert. She is easy to work with and responsive to any questions I have.

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Brian Todd
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Brian Todd
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Dirk Giseburt
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Dirk Giseburt
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James Wreggelsworth
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James Wreggelsworth
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Pamela Charles
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