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Tax: State & Local | USA

California

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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  1. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
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    Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
    Tax: State & Local
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Eversheds Sutherland has a strong team with notable expertise in state and local tax matters. The department acts for a number of household names from the technology, telecommunication and retail sectors. It additionally offers expertise in tax planning, compliance and controversy issues.
  2. McDermott Will & Emery LLP
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    McDermott Will & Emery LLP
    Tax: State & Local
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    McDermott Will & Emery is a respected team with notable expertise in SALT matters. It advises on M&A and tax planning as well as controversy issues. The team acts for a varied client base, including private equity firms and technology companies.
  3. Pillsbury
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    Pillsbury
    Tax: State & Local
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman is a strong tax practice based in San Francisco and Sacramento. The team is particularly active in tax controversy matters, with unrivaled strength in handling SALT matters in California and nationally. Areas of expertise include income, franchising, sales and use tax issues. It also offers know-how in transactional tax planning.