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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Tax

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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Our tax lawyers provide companies and partnerships of all sizes, as well as tax-exempt clients, with an integrated approach to tax advice. With a broad range of skill sets, we focus on four major disciplines: advising on transactions; day-to-day counseling on substantive and tax planning and compliance issues; resolving disputes with taxing authorities and in court; and helping clients obtain private or public guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the US Department of the Treasury.

Our team, which includes lawyers with high-level service in the Treasury Department and the US Department of Justice, advises clients on international and US federal, state, and local tax exposures associated with pending transactions and ongoing business operations. We help clients successfully resolve ongoing tax controversy and litigation matters. Clients rely on us for integrated controversy, planning, and transactional advice to produce practical and efficient solutions to often highly complex tax issues.

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Tax - District of Columbia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a top-ranked practice, being home to a number of revered luminaries in the field of tax law. The firm is regularly entrusted to handle high-stakes work, including major tax controversy litigation for household-name clients. The team possesses notable expertise spanning transfer pricing, international planning and corporate and partnership tax matters. It also advises on tax credits and issues relating to tax-exempt organisations.

Work Highlights

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  • Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP advised TruConnect Communications in a litigation relating to a tax deduction for a worthless stock loss.

Strengths

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  • The firm offers subject matter experts in research and development credit claims, IRS practice and procedures, as well as strategic planning and resolution skills and technical expertise.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • The firm blends the tax answers with practical business advice.

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  • The team is strategic and has technical expertise, good temperament and responsiveness. The team is connected to current events, the IRS and other resources within the firm.

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  • The firm offers deep tax expertise in the investment funds industry. The team takes a practical, creative and thoughtful approach to advising clients on tax matters, considering all stakeholders.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleBill McKee
    Senior StatespeopleBill McKee

    Bill McKee

    Bill McKee advises blue-chip companies on transactional tax considerations and international tax planning.

  • Band 3Alex E Sadler
    Band 3Alex E Sadler

    Alex E Sadler

    Alex Sadler is a go-to lawyer for high-stakes litigation involving the research and development tax credit.

    • Alex is a national leader in R&D credit IRS audit defense.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Alex is technically knowledgeable and has good communication skills.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Alex is an incredible resource for R&D tax credit claims and IRS practice and procedure. He is the subject matter expert in this area and provides incredible value and advice to his clients.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Alex is unflappable, calm and always easy to work with.

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  • Band 3F Scott Farmer
    Band 3F Scott Farmer

    F Scott Farmer

    Scott Farmer provides high-level advice on complex tax issues arising out of M&A. He is adept at handling cross-border tax issues.

  • Band 5Jennifer Breen
    Band 5Jennifer Breen

    Jennifer Breen

    Jennifer Breen is a strong choice to handle complex tax controversy matters. She previously worked at the IRS Office of Chief Counsel.

    • Jennifer works tirelessly to meet all deadlines given, brings in subject matter experts when needed and provides the most strategic and careful planning when dealing with tax authorities.

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Band 5Salim Rahim
    Band 5Salim Rahim

    Salim Rahim

    Salim Rahim is known for his experience in advising prominent clients on matters relating to transfer pricing and tax controversy.

    • Salim will drop everything to get something done and he adapts to us and takes feedback very well.

      Tax respondentUSA

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