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Holland & Knight LLP

Tax: State & Local

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Holland & Knight LLP

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  • Domestic oil and gas tax and tax transactions; private equity fund formations; portfolio company structuring and transactions; structuring of energy investments for investors; renewable energy; frac sand mining and operations; pipeline and terminal facilities; water disposal and delivery; natural resource production payments; and NPI planning.
  • International transactional planning and structuring, compliance, audits, and litigation; focus on sophisticated transnational planning, including joint ventures, cross-border funding, corporate restructurings, inbound investment in U.S. energy and real estate, and energy and construction projects, such as the representation of foreign investors and foreign companies and individuals migrating to the United States.
  • Sophisticated planning techniques for nonprofit organizations and their fiduciaries in areas such as governance and responsible stewardship of charitable assets as well as the representation of leading foreign charities in the United States.
  • Tax controversy and litigation, including IRS audits, protest letters, and position papers contesting tax adjustments and penalties, administrative proceedings, assessment appeals, federal and state tax refund and deficiency litigation, disputes concerning foreign companies and their U.S. affiliates, and estate and gift tax disputes, including the valuation of closely held and family businesses.
  • State tax advice and planning for entity formations, operations, and exit events.

Industries (6)

  • Transportation
  • Energy
  • Oil & Gas
  • Private Equity
  • frac sand mining and operations
  • Nonprofits

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Tax: State & Local - Texas

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Holland & Knight LLP is an acclaimed tax practice noted for its high-quality counsel to companies in the energy sector, as well as private equity funds. It possesses substantial resources, enabling the team to advise on private and public transactions, in addition to representing clients in high-stakes tax controversy cases. The firm is frequently called upon to provide guidance on international tax planning matters and has additional capability to deal with a range of partnership issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Holland & Knight represented American Airlines in a case concerning the interpretation of the federal Anti-Head Tax Act statute and whether it pre-empts the application of the Texas franchise tax to baggage fees,

    passenger ticket fees and freight revenues.

Strengths

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  • Holland & Knight brings subject matter expertise in getting the best deal possible documented.

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  • The team is always on top of things and is responsive when necessary.

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  • Holland & Knight is super timely and provides professional responses. The team is always approachable and available.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Emily A Parker
    Emily A Parker

    Emily A Parker

    Emily Parker is a prominent tax litigator who is particularly experienced in working with clients from the petroleum industry. Her leading practice covers IRS audits and appeals, among a host of other matters.
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  • Cindy Ohlenforst
    Cindy Ohlenforst

    Cindy Ohlenforst

    Cindy Ohlenforst is well regarded for her expertise in state and local tax. She works on a host of tax matters, including tax planning and tax controversy issues for clients in the energy and transportation industries.

    • Cindy Ohlenforst is highly engaged and regularly reaches out to discuss important issues as they arise. She is very well informed on developments in Texas tax policy.

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    • Cindy does an excellent job of explaining complex tax laws implications to non-tax attorneys and business partners.

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  • Mary A McNulty
    Mary A McNulty

    Mary A McNulty

    Mary McNulty is highly acclaimed for representing large clients, both domestic and international, in complex IRS tax disputes. She is an expert in federal tax issues and has notable experience in partnership matters.

    • Mary has strong knowledge, is well organised and she has strong connections worldwide.

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    • Mary is very smart. She digs, questions and probes to make sure there are no pitfalls. She's very thorough.

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  • Sam Megally
    Sam Megally

    Sam Megally

    Sam Megally handles a range of SALT matters, including matters connected to income and sales tax. He is also adept at handling tax controversy matters.

    • Sam is incredible on all aspects of structuring transactions.

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    • Sam has excellent communication and responsiveness. His approach made collaboration smooth and efficient.

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    • Sam's insight and his quick understanding of the issue and our business has been appreciated.

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  • Lee Meyercord
    Lee Meyercord

    Lee Meyercord

    Lee Meyercord successfully represents all manner of clients including airlines, petrochemical companies and investment firms. Her experience includes IRS audits, appeals and federal income tax litigation. She also advises clients on the tax elements of mergers and acquisitions.

    • Lee is responsive even when tied up on other work. She is decisive, confident and gets things done.

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    • Lee has a thorough understanding of the law in her practice area. She has an ability to analyze complex legal issues and is consistently responsive to client needs.

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  • Roger D Aksamit
    Roger D Aksamit

    Roger D Aksamit

    Roger Aksamit is noted for his skill in acting on tax issues in connection with transactions in the oil and gas space, as well as advising large investment funds on M&A work.

    • Roger is our go-to lawyer for tax advice related to complex oil and gas and transactions.

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  • Mark Melton
    Mark Melton

    Mark Melton

    Mark Melton co-leads the tax, executive compensation and benefits team at Holland & Knight. He regularly provides tax advice in corporate and federal income taxation matters both domestically and internationally.

    • Mark is very smart and he's very good.

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    • Mark's dedication and professionalism is outstanding.

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  • William LeDoux
    William LeDoux

    William LeDoux

    William LeDoux has a growing reputation as a tax attorney and represents a wide variety of clients in tax disputes at the state and federal levels.

    • William consistently delivers high quality work, demonstrates strong expertise, and provides excellent and speedy support.

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    • Will has a good understanding of our business and relevant tax laws. He brings valuable ideas that translate to valuable results.

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    • William has a solid understanding of Texas tax law.

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