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Vinson & Elkins LLP

Tax: Private Client

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide

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Vinson & Elkins LLP

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Tax: Private Client - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Vinson & Elkins’ tax controversy and litigation team advises clients, including high net worth individuals, on domestic and international tax matters.

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Strengths

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  • Vinson & Elkins' strengths are the team's focus, persistence and insight.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kathleen M Pakenham
    Kathleen M Pakenham

    Kathleen M Pakenham

    Kathleen Pakenham co-chairs the tax controversy practice at Vinson & Elkins. She regularly handles tax matters for high net worth clients.

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  • Stephen Josey
    Stephen Josey

    Stephen Josey

    Stephen Josey primarily specialises in tax disputes and IRS investigations. Josey possesses extensive experience working as a trial attorney for the Department of Justice.

    • Stephen Josey is one of the few tax attorneys also skilled in tariffs. He's a great writer and committed to his clients.

      Tax: Private Client respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Stephen Josey is a very good tax lawyer who digs deeply into the facts. He really understands a case and what is at stake.

      Tax: Private Client respondentHigh Net Worth

    • He's a good private client and civil tax lawyer. He's very personable, great with clients, a great communicator and responsive, and he is developing great expertise.

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USA - Nationwide

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