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Michael J.  Desmond

Michael J. Desmond

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

Federal income tax matters with an emphasis on the taxation of cross-border transactions and business activities. Advises U.S and non-U.S. clients on domestic and international tax issues, including mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property transactions, supply chain planning, and financings. Represents clients before the IRS and U.S Treasury.

Career

Chair, Tax Department; Practice Lead, Transactional Tax Planning.

Professional Memberships

Vice Chair, Foreign Activities of U.S. Taxpayers (FAUST) Committee, American Bar Association; Fellow, American College of Tax Counsel; Past Chair, DC Bar Tax Community

Personal

JD, Harvard Law School, cum laude, 2003; AB, Princeton University, summa cum laude, 1998

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax - District of Columbia

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Layla Asali works with clients on a range of federal tax matters. She regularly handles cross-border transactions.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Layla works on really complex matters and is a technical expert.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • Layla does a lot of work in this space answering difficult questions and is brilliant. She is really a genius in this space.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • Layla is technical and she has a grasp of all the different issues.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • She is extremely knowledgeable and consistently candid in her responses. Every interaction with her adds value. She has a strong ability to explain complex topics clearly and effectively.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

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District of Columbia

USA - Nationwide

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