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Kirkland & Ellis

Tax: Controversy

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Kirkland & Ellis

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Tax: Controversy - USA - Nationwide

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis' tax controversy team advises its clients across a variety of issues, from IRS audits to litigation. It has experience before both the state and federal court, representing a range of clients such as private equity and retail firms.

Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis continues to represent North Wall Holdings, a land investment partnership, in US Tax Court litigation concerning whether the deadlines for filing TEFRA partnership litigation are jurisdictional or may be subject to equitable tolling.

Strengths

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  • The Kirkland & Ellis partners can handle the most complex and sophisticated matters.

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  • Kirkland & Ellis has a deep bench of tax controversy lawyers who are experts both in technical tax analysis and the nuances of tax-specific litigation.

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  • They are the right people to handle really challenging issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4David Foster
    Band 4David Foster

    David Foster

    David Foster is recognized for his capabilities advising on tax audits, transfer pricing matters and issues concerning criminal tax. His client base includes private equity firms and multinational corporations.

    • David is a brilliant lawyer.

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  • Band 4Richard A Husseini
    Band 4Richard A Husseini

    Richard A Husseini

    Richard Husseini is noted for his expertise in IRS audits, litigation and related appellate matters.
    • Richard knows the law and our business inside and out. He knows everything that's going on in this industry.

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