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Tax covers transactional and controversy-related work. Tax on the transactional side covers corporate partnerships structures, tax planning, spin-offs and negotiating tax-free acquisitions. Tax controversy encompasses any contentious tax issue, predominantly at the federal court stage. This includes tax-based litigation, IRS examinations (usually concerning federal income tax issues) and tax shelter investigations. This section also takes into account transfer pricing.

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Band 1

  1. Alston & Bird LLP
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    Alston & Bird LLP
    Tax
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Alston & Bird is a well-regarded firm with notable strength advising on a wide range of tax matters. The firm acts for clients including large multinational corporations, financial institutions and private equity firms. It is adept at handling issues related to M&A, restructurings and joint venture transactions, as well as financings.
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  2. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
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    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
    Tax
    2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough provides a broad range of sophisticated tax advice in relation to complex corporate and financing transactions. The team also handles contentious work, with experience representing clients before both local and state tax authorities as well as during trial and appellate proceedings.
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  3. Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP
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    Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP
    Tax
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan is a highly regarded firm with a deep bench of lawyers specializing in tax matters. The firm is routinely called upon to advise on tax planning in relation to M&A, private equity transactions and the formation of public and private foundations. It also offers strength in controversy work.
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  4. Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
    Tax
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP
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    Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP
    Tax
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    ​Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard is noted for its expertise assisting both companies and individuals with tax planning, compliance and dispute resolution involving federal and state tax authorities. The firm advises on entity formation, conducting transactions, and estate planning in the most tax efficient ways.

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  2. Petrova Law
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    Petrova Law
    Tax
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Petrova Law has a specialist practice in the area of tax law. Its practitioners have notable experience of advising clients on tax audits and planning. The team is also adept at handling IRS disputes. The team also has further experience of assisting clients with tax issues related to crypto tax, art, wine and collectable assets.
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  3. Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.
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    Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.
    Tax
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson's tax practice is highlighted for its strength in handling issues at both a federal and state level. The team provides guidance on tax related matters arising from M&A deals, financings and litigation.
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  4. Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
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    Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
    Tax
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Womble Bond Dickinson boasts a distinguished practice in the tax space. The group advises clients on a plethora of issues, including tax implications of M&A deals and joint ventures. The team also routinely assists clients with tax structuring.
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  5. Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP
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    Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP
    Tax
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton provides expertise in federal, state, and local taxation. The firm represents individuals, companies and non-profit organizations in a wide variety of tax related matters.

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  6. Young Moore and Henderson, P.A.
    Tax
    2025 | Band 2
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