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Morrison Foerster

Tax

USA Guide 2026 : California: Southern

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Morrison Foerster

Rankings

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Tax - California: Southern

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster is known for their impressive transactional expertise. Their client-base varies from real estate, energy, fintech and more.

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Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster advised Palo Alto Networks in its definitive agreement to acquire Protect AI.

Strengths

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  • The tax team is competent, well informed and professional.

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  • The team is expert in translating sophisticated advice into practical and actionable steps.

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  • The team takes the time to understand the client’s business priorities, which enables it to provide context to tax issues which helps decision-makers use their advice most effectively.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bernie Pistillo
    Bernie Pistillo

    Bernie Pistillo

    Bernie Pistillo is well regarded for his tax work related to high value acquisitions. His expertise extends to cross-border matters.

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  • Shane Shelley
    Shane Shelley

    Shane Shelley

    Shane Shelley is sought out for his expertise in transactional tax matters. He also specializes in REITs and has notable experience advising on investments.

    • Shane is creative and efficient, in understanding the pressure points and how to navigate through them.

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Ranked Individuals at Morrison Foerster (2)

California: Northern

California: Southern

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