Tax
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 2
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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.
Work Highlights
- Mayer Brown acted for Hyatt Hotels Corporation in a trial concerned with the tax treatment of customer loyalty programs.
Strengths
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"The team is efficient in all matters, so it is exceptional value for the level of experience and insight provided."
"The entire team from top to bottom are outstanding performers."
"Mayer Brown is our trusted adviser on all matters related to tax and legal questions. Its capabilities are extensive and it knows when to bring in other key subject matter experts from its firm to support our engagements."
"The team is efficient in all matters, so it is exceptional value for the level of experience and insight provided."
"The entire team from top to bottom are outstanding performers."
"Mayer Brown is our trusted adviser on all matters related to tax and legal questions. Its capabilities are extensive and it knows when to bring in other key subject matter experts from its firm to support our engagements."
Notable Practitioners
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 an outstanding tax lawyer. His litigation knowledge and work puts him in an elite group of tax professionals."
"Joel is a very successful lawyer who holds a lot of respect in the tax community."
Thomas Kittle-Kamp is a leading tax controversy expert. He handles an array of IRS disputes, including challenges to partnership structures and tax refunds.
"Thomas is an outstanding tax lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and forward-thinking."
"Thomas is an excellent dispute lawyer."
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 a super smart and insightful lawyer."
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's very good at handling tax controversies."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mayer Brown LLP
Illinois