Ranking tables
Tax | USA
Texas
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
- Baker McKenzie 20 Years Ranked
- Chamberlain Hrdlicka 14 Years Ranked
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Locke Lord LLP 18 Years Ranked
- Winstead PC 19 Years Ranked
- Meadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins, Crouch & Ungerman, L.L.P.
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
- Bryant Lee Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
- Buddy Sanders Locke Lord LLP3 Years Ranked
- Derek Green Baker Botts L.L.P.8 Years Ranked
- Jonathan J Martin Baker McKenzie2 Years Ranked
- Manuel Rajunov McDermott Will & Emery LLP2 Years Ranked
- Mitch Tiras King & Spalding LLP7 Years Ranked
- R Brent Clifton Winstead PC18 Years Ranked
- Renn Neilson Baker Botts L.L.P.8 Years Ranked
- Robert Phillpott Reed Smith LLP7 Years Ranked
- Roger D Aksamit Holland & Knight LLP17 Years Ranked
- Stephen A. Kuntz Norton Rose Fulbright6 Years Ranked
- Todd Way Vinson & Elkins LLP3 Years Ranked
- Wendy T. Salinas Vinson & Elkins LLP3 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
- Angela T Richards Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked
- Habeeb Gnaim Chamberlain Hrdlicka2 Years Ranked
- James Cole Latham & Watkins LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jason McIntosh Vinson & Elkins LLP2 Years Ranked
- Lina Dimachkieh Vinson & Elkins LLP1 Years Ranked
- Mark Dundon Kirkland & Ellis LLP3 Years Ranked
- Ron Scharnberg Reed Smith LLP1 Years Ranked
- Todd Keator Holland & Knight LLP3 Years Ranked
- Todd Lowther Shearman & Sterling LLP2 Years Ranked
- Will S Becker O'Melveny & Myers LLP1 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Baker Botts L.L.P.Tax2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedBaker Botts is an eminent practice held in high regard for advising on the full range of domestic and international tax structuring matters and high-value corporate transactions. Regularly provides counsel on state and local tax (SALT), as well as sensitive controversy and litigation issues. Has a wealth of experience in advising clients in the energy industry. Particularly active providing guidance on the structuring of partnerships and royalty trust IPOs. Continues to advise clients on the effects of tax reforms.1 Vinson & Elkins LLPTax2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedVinson & Elkins LLP is an outstanding practice popular among oil and gas companies for the full gamut of tax issues. Well equipped to handle federal and local tax issues affecting complex corporate transactions, as well as high-value controversies, extending to Tax Court litigation and appellate work. Held in high regard for its handling of MLP matters. Additional strength in the representation of private equity funds in connection with the tax aspects of fund formations and buyouts.
Band 2
2 Holland & Knight LLPTax2023 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedHolland & Knight LLP is an acclaimed tax practice noted for its quality counsel to companies in the energy sector, as well as private equity funds. Possesses substantial resources, enabling the team to advise on private and public transactions, in addition to representing clients in high-stakes tax controversy cases. Also frequently called upon to provide guidance on international tax planning matters. Increasing capability to deal with a range of partnership issues.2 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPTax2023 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedHunton Andrews Kurth LLP is adept at tackling sophisticated transactions with a significant tax component, including those that relate to REITs and MLPs, with the ability to draw upon considerable firmwide experience. Frequently advises clients engaged in the energy sector, particularly those active in the oil and gas arena. Displays additional familiarity with partnerships.2 Kirkland & Ellis LLPTax2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis LLP offers a broad tax team with extensive experience in corporate transactions. Adept at handling cross-border tax planning matters. Client roster includes leading names in the energy and financial services sector.2 Latham & Watkins LLPTax2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedLatham & Watkins LLP is an established name in the market with a sound reputation for astute counsel on energy-related transactional work. Regularly sought by energy entities as well as private equity firms and banks for advice on the range of corporate deals, including M&A and IPOs. Possesses additional experience in advising on debt restructurings and workouts, and is noted for the strength of its advice relating to MLPs.2 Norton Rose FulbrightTax2023 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright is renowned for its international tax work, which is complemented by its extensive global footprint. Regularly advises clients on a range of corporate transactions, including M&A and securities offerings, and garners substantial recognition for its controversy work. Possesses particular strength in the energy sector.
Band 3
3 AkinTax2023 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedAkin is a well-respected team that maintains a fine reputation for advising on the full range of corporate transactions, including securities offerings, REITs and M&A. Particularly adept at handling matters in the energy, real estate and investment management sectors. Ample capability to handle partnership issues and the tax aspects of restructurings. Also advises unsecured noteholders of energy sector businesses in administration.
Band 4
4 Baker McKenzieTax2023 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedBaker McKenzie offers a prominent tax advisory group that can call on resources to tackle complex tax issues at state, federal or international level, thanks to the firm's global office footprint. Areas of expertise include transfer pricing, post-acquisition restructurings and redomestications. Also acts in a variety of tax disputes in court and before government bodies.4 Chamberlain HrdlickaTax2023 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedChamberlain Hrdlicka is home to a successful tax group consisting of a notable bench of former in-house lawyers from the IRS and DOJ. Best known as a solid choice for controversy and litigation, from IRS audits to criminal trials, with capability at state, federal and international level.4 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPTax2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is recognized for advising on transactional tax matters. Regularly acts as counsel for public and private sector clients, with particular focus on clients in the energy sector. Especially noted for advising on acquisitions and equity financing-related matters.4 Locke Lord LLPTax2023 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedLocke Lord LLP has a capable team with notable expertise in advising on tax matters related to a range of transactional work, including acquisitions, investments and restructurings. Provides assistance with federal, state and local tax. Acts for a broad variety of clients, including those from the energy and manufacturing sectors.4 Winstead PCTax2023 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedWinstead PC possesses recognized expertise in handling the tax aspects of transactions. Experienced in issues relating to joint ventures, partnerships and investments. Client base includes companies from the real estate, oil and gas and technology sectors.