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Raj Madan

Raj Madan

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Raj Madan is head of Skadden’s global Tax Controversy & Litigation Group and Washington, D.C. Tax Group. With experience in resolving high-stakes and complex tax disputes, he handles matters at all stages of IRS administrative practice, as well as federal district court and tax court litigation. Clients turn to him to advise on a wide range of complex tax issues, including transfer pricing, cross-border withholding tax, foreign tax credits, structured finance, life insurance, investment tax credits, and business purpose doctrine and partnership disputes. For years, he has played a leading role in several of the most significant litigated tax cases in the United States.

Career

Former trial attorney for the IRS. J.D., George Washington University Law School, 1992; B.A., New York University, 1990.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax - District of Columbia

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Raj Madan is a superb tax controversy lawyer with a strong track record of representing clients in the US Tax Court.

Tax: Controversy - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Raj Madan is a highly regarded litigator with notable Tax Court experience and an enviable client roster that includes major global technology companies.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Raj is a stalwart of tax litigation. His years of experience and character under pressure sets him apart.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is a go to for tax litigation.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • Raj is great at coming up with solutions for critical issues. Raj is also great at presenting issues in the most convincing way.

    Tax: ControversyChambers Guide to the USA
  • Raj is top-tier. He gives good strategic advice and has creative, insightful ideas.

    Tax: ControversyChambers Guide to the USA

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