Mayer Brown LLP, Tax | Chambers USA Profile

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Tax - Illinois

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Mayer Brown LLP is highly regarded for its strong controversy practice, which sees it act in disputes venued across the USA. It is also noted for its significant transactional capabilities, acting on domestic and cross-border planning issues and deals such as restructurings and M&A. The team maintains a strong corporate client base, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. It regularly acts for private equity and real estate companies and REITs.

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Work Highlights

Mayer Brown continued to represent Yum Brands! before the IRS Office of Appeals in a case involving $2.5 billion in asserted taxes and penalties from several international reorganizations.

Strengths

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The firm are so well versed in the nuances of tax law and are great to work with.

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The team are strategic, strong communicators, client focused and they are able to anticipate nuanced issues.

Tax respondent
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Everyone from the most senior to the most junior I have found to be very, very exceptional when it comes to tax controversy.

Tax respondent
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The team are on a different level in terms of how they communicate and the quality of communication and advice that you get which is why they are so heavily trusted by us.

Tax respondent
USA

The firm are so well versed in the nuances of tax law and are great to work with.

Tax respondent
USA

The team are strategic, strong communicators, client focused and they are able to anticipate nuanced issues.

Tax respondent
USA

Everyone from the most senior to the most junior I have found to be very, very exceptional when it comes to tax controversy.

Tax respondent
USA

The team are on a different level in terms of how they communicate and the quality of communication and advice that you get which is why they are so heavily trusted by us.

Tax respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Joel V Williamson

Star Individuals

Joel Williamson is held in high esteem for his wealth of transfer pricing expertise. He has significant trial experience and routinely acts for clients facing seminal cases before the US Tax Court.

Joel is elite in his field and has incredible intellect.

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Thomas L Kittle-Kamp

Band 1

Thomas Kittle-Kamp is a leading tax controversy expert. He handles an array of IRS disputes, including challenges to partnership structures and tax refunds.

Tom is a very strong advocate, he is clearly a first chair trial lawyer.

He is exceptional, he quarterbacks the case, ensuring everything runs on time and that everyone is coordinated.

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James R Barry

Band 2

James Barry offers considerable expertise in tax matters arising from high-value acquisitions and sales, advising a broad roster of domestic and international clients.

James is extremely knowledgeable and brings in a technical understanding; he's very smart.

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John T Hildy

Band 3

John Hildy has a strong tax controversy practice that takes in high-stakes litigation for a wide range of corporate clients. He often handles IRS administrative proceedings and cross-border tax matters.

He is very helpful in understanding the big picture risks and opportunities and balancing competing priorities.

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