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Vinson & Elkins LLP

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Vinson & Elkins LLP

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Tax: Controversy - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Vinson & Elkins LLP fields a strong team noted for its expertise in domestic and cross-border tax law. The firm's controversy and litigation attorneys are experienced in a range of industries, including technology, financial services and energy.
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Work Highlights

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  • Vinson & Elkins represented Oriole Management, LLC, as the tax matters partner of Otay Project, L.P., a California-based real estate developer, in Tax Court litigation involving novel issues of partnership taxation.

Strengths

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  • The team at Vinson & Elkins is very strong and has a significant amount of depth.

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  • The team is extremely responsive and acts with a sense of urgency.

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  • The Vinson & Elkins team truly understands our business needs and advises in a manner beyond the purely legal.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • George Matthew Gerachis
    George Matthew Gerachis

    George Matthew Gerachis

    George Matthew Gerachis co-heads the firm's tax group and is recognized for his experience in tax controversy litigation and related appeals.

    • George is able to break down issues and gets to the objectives quickly.

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    • George has so much experience and a wealth of knowledge of both the technical matters and the court system. Despite being so senior in the industry, he is very easy to work with and explains things in a way that is easy to understand.

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  • Kathleen M Pakenham
    Kathleen M Pakenham

    Kathleen M Pakenham

    Kathleen Pakenham is noted for her representation of clients in a broad range of tax disputes, including all phases of litigation and related appellate proceedings.

    • Kathleen is an amazing tax controversy attorney. She was able to get up to speed on our issues very quickly and worked with us to achieve an excellent resolution.

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    • Kathleen demonstrates exceptional judgment and clarity when advising on issues while still maintaining a client‑focused approach.

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    • Kathleen is a creative and strategic thinker and works hard for all her clients. She is extremely proactive in communication and willing to help on any issue.

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  • Adriana Wirtz
    Adriana Wirtz

    Adriana Wirtz

    Adriana Wirtz is a respected tax controversy attorney based in Vinson & Elkins LLP's New York office. She represents her clients in a broad range of matters, including audit and litigation.

    • Adriana is exceptional. She is very bright, organized and a pleasure to work with.

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    • She is responsive and efficient, ensuring timely support on sensitive or high‑impact matters, and consistently delivers well‑reasoned advice that balances technical accuracy with business practicality.

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    • Adriana is a pleasure to work with. She has a lot of knowledge of the tax court system having clerked for a judge before.

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