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Provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP

Highly-regarded in Texas and beyond, our Texas-based tax attorneys advise public and private companies and private equity funds worldwide on the federal income tax implications of domestic and cross-border transactions including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, IPOs and other capital markets transactions, reorganizations, bankruptcies. Our team also maintains a robust tax controversy and litigation practice representing clients before the U.S. Tax Court, Federal Courts of Appeal, and in the Delaware Court of Chancery, and also advises on transfer pricing and the structuring of intercompany operations and transactions between affiliates.

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Chambers Review

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Tax - Texas

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Vinson & Elkins LLP is an outstanding practice popular among oil and gas companies for the full gamut of tax issues. It is well equipped to handle federal and local tax issues affecting complex corporate transactions, as well as high-value controversies, extending to Tax Court litigation and appellate work. Held in high regard for its handling of MLP matters, the firm has additional strength in advising private equity funds on the tax aspects of fund formations and buyouts.

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Work Highlights

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Vinson & Ellis advised Stonepeak on the tax implications of two renewables transactions involving high-value acquisitions.

Strengths

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Its service levels and responsiveness are excellent. The team is consistently quick to reply, available when needed, and proactive in keeping matters moving forward.
Tax respondentUSA
Vinson & Ellis has a strong technical team that understands structuring nuances.
Tax respondentUSA
The team handles complex and sophisticated matters very well, bringing a mix of clear communication, attention to detail and creative tax solutions.
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Notable Practitioners

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David Peck
David Peck is highly respected for his representation of investment firms and energy companies on tax matters. He provides advice on transactions such as equity investments and M&A.
David Peck is amazing. He can explain very complicated stuff in an easy, very digestible manner.
Tax respondentUSA
David is top-notch in all respects.
Tax respondentUSA
David is a really great tax lawyer, he understands unique issues around the oil and gas industry extremely well.
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George Matthew Gerachis
George Gerachis leads the firm's tax group and is highly experienced in defending clients in disputes with the IRS. He represents companies, banks and high net worth individuals.
I have always been satisfied with George's level of competence and understanding of my business and issues.
Tax respondentUSA
George is terrific and known for big company tax litigation matters.
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John Edward Lynch
John Edward Lynch is well regarded for his expertise in advising on the tax aspects of transactions. He is often called upon to assist with high-value complex matters and is experienced in handling issues with cross-border elements.
He has a key understanding of tax nuances and how that impacts clients.
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Band 2
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Ryan Carney
Ryan Carney is head of the firm's tax practice. He has strong experience representing energy companies on transactional tax issues, including those related to partnerships and M&A.
Ryan is responsive and has great technical skills.
Tax respondentUSA
Ryan is a premier tax adviser for partnership issues.
Tax respondentUSA
Ryan is the one I call when I want to talk about an MLP transaction.
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Band 3
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Todd Way
Todd Way advises on a wide variety of transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. He acts for clients from a broad array of industries, including the energy and technology sectors.
Todd is a distinguished expert in oil and gas tax structuring, known for his thorough and innovative approach.
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Band 3
Band 3
Wendy T. Salinas
Wendy Salinas advises on the tax aspects of a broad range of financing transactions and is particularly noted for her work on debt restructuring.
She is very thorough and very strong.
Tax respondentUSA
She's very practical and is able to get deals done.
Tax respondentUSA
Wendy is really good at what she does.
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Band 4
Jason McIntosh
Jason McIntosh is an experienced tax attorney advising clients on joint ventures and acquisitions. He frequently represents clients involved in the energy sector.
Jason is commercially smart and brings practical, business-focused judgment to complex tax issues.
Tax respondentUSA
It is incredibly rare to find someone as technically competent, commercial, creative and user-friendly as Jason in the world of tax. He just gets it!
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Band 4
Lina Dimachkieh
Lina Dimachkieh is respected among clients in the energy and finance sectors for her expertise in the tax implications of a broad range of matters.
Lina is one of most technically savvy and dedicated tax partners in Texas.
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