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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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Tax: Controversy - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has a well-regarded group of tax litigators who advise a broad range of clients in domestic and cross-border tax disputes. The team regularly works on IRS audits and transfer pricing issues, among other matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • The Gibson Dunn & Crutcher team represented 3M Company as appellate counsel in its appeal from an adverse decision of the United States Tax Court. The appellate court invalidated a United States Treasury regulation under 26 U.S.C. § 482.

Strengths

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  • The Gibson dun team has broad experience and brings valuable insights to all matters. They take a long-term view, so positions are sustainable and not ad hoc.

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  • The team has deep controversy and technical tax knowledge as well as a tireless work ethic.

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  • Their knowledge of the tax code, regulations and court cases was very impressive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Sanford W Stark
    Sanford W Stark

    Sanford W Stark

    Sanford Stark frequently represents household-name clients in tax controversy disputes and offers particular expertise in transfer pricing matters.

    • Sanford is extremely knowledgeable, responsive, solution-oriented and creative.

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    • His knowledge of economics and transfer pricing, as well as specialised federal tax issues, is tremendous.

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    • Sanford is extremely sophisticated and always on top of client service.

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  • Saul Mezei
    Saul Mezei

    Saul Mezei

    Saul Mezei is based in the Washington, DC office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. He focuses his practice on tax controversy matters, as well as international tax and transfer pricing. He has experience advising clients throughout Interal Revenue Service audits and disputes.

    • Saul is very creative, proactive, thoughtful and patient. He is a wonderful communicator and works very hard to tailor his approach to the needs and constraints of the client.

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    • Saul is extremely sharp and puts all the facts together cogently and impactfully.

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    • Saul is very attentive and extremely responsive to client requests. His advice is thorough, detailed and easy to understand.

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    • Saul likes to dig deep on issues and is a really thoughtful person.

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