About

Provided by Norton Rose Fulbright

Our Texas tax team offers a full complement of tax planning and controversy services to clients of all sizes, including many of the world’s leading corporations and private clients. We are strong in several areas including tax controversy, energy and healthcare sector transactions. We provide full service tax advice, and work extensively in public finance, project finance and US public private partnerships (P3s). We have one of the largest municipal finance practices in the US. We provide property tax planning and compliance, and complete exemption applications for hospitals, churches, and certain other non-profit organizations entitled to property tax exemptions on a regular basis.

Our private clients include individuals and families of substantial wealth, family businesses, charitable organizations, and financial institutions serving as executors and trustees. We advise in areas including estate planning, business succession planning, estate and trust administration, charitable planning, and international estate planning.

Our employee benefits group routinely advises Fortune 500 companies in connection with all forms of employee benefits, including benefit plan design and documentation, ongoing operational compliance, risk containment, business transactions, and dispute resolution.

Chambers Review

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Tax: Litigation - Texas

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright is renowned for its international tax work, which is complemented by its extensive global footprint. The firm regularly advises clients on a range of corporate transactions, including M&A and securities offerings, and garners substantial recognition for its controversy work. It possesses particular strength in the energy sector.

Work Highlights

  • Norton Rose Fulbright continued to represent Bluescape Resources in the US Tax Court over a disputed $850 million of deductions.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Charles W. Hall
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Senior Statespeople
Charles Hall brings a wealth of experience to tax disputes, including tax controversies. He is well versed in representing multinational corporations, among other clients.
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Jasper G. Taylor, III
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Senior Statespeople
Jasper Taylor is an esteemed attorney heralded for his vast experience in tax controversy. He represents clients in both state and federal courts.
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William Paul Bowers
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Senior Statespeople
William Paul Bowers is a Dallas-based practitioner who has first-rate capabilities when it comes to tax planning work.
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Robert C. Morris
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Band 2

Robert Morris is co-head of the tax department and maintains an impressive tax controversy practice that sees him advise on IRS appeals and state tax disputes. He represents a range of clients including those in finance, engineering and manufacturing.

He is a very in-depth attorney who has a big-picture view as well as the detailed view of the case.

Robert Phillpott
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Robert Phillpott
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Band 4

Robert Phillpott is a notable practitioner in the Houston tax arena. He concentrates his practice on transaction-related tax issues.

He is a lawyer's lawyer and can cut to the chase very quickly.

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Stephen A. Kuntz
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Stephen Kuntz is highlighted for his expertise in the tax aspects of structuring and planning transactions. His client base includes large multinational corporations.

Steve has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Tax

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William Paul Bowers
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Senior Statespeople
Robert Phillpott
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Robert Phillpott
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Band 4
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Stephen A. Kuntz
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Band 4
Tax: Litigation

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Charles W. Hall
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Senior Statespeople
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Jasper G. Taylor, III
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Senior Statespeople
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Robert C. Morris
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