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Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Chris Murphy’s practice focuses on tax controversy and litigation. He represents multinational corporations and financial institutions, including companies in the technology, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors, through the full range of federal income tax controversy proceedings, including audit, administrative appeals, and trial and appellate judicial proceedings. His substantive experience includes a wide range of complex tax issues, including economic substance and business purpose, foreign tax credits, debt/equity, energy-related income tax credits, transfer pricing and a variety of partnership issues. He also has represented various pro bono clients in tax and non-tax matters, including securing disability benefits for a pro bono client in a Social Security appeal. Mr. Murphy has been recognized in The Legal 500 U.S. and as a leading tax attorney in International Tax Review’s Tax Controversy Leaders and World Tax guides.

Career

J.D., American University Washington College of Law, 2006; M.A., American University, 2009; B.A., Boston College, 2001

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax - California: Northern

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Christopher Murphy advises on both contentious and non-contentious tax matters. He often represents tech companies.

Strengths

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  • Christopher is a highly capable, smart and experienced tax litigator.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

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California

California: Los Angeles & Surrounds

California: Northern

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

California: Southern

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