Tax | USA

Baker 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.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP offers a broad tax team with extensive experience in corporate transactions. Adept at handling cross-border tax planning matters as well as contentious matters before both federal and state courts. Client roster includes leading names in the energy and financial services sector.

Vinson & 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.

Latham & 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.

Norton 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.

Akin 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.

Holland & 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.

Hunton 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.

Baker 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.

Bracewell LLP is adept at advising on the structuring of tax requirements for a broad array of commercial transactions. The department is particularly noted for its capacity to advise on the issuance of tax-exempt and tax credit obligations. The firm's strong reputation within the energy sector makes it well placed to advise on the tax structuring of deals for upstream and midstream oil and gas clients.

Chamberlain 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. Possesses additional capabilities in relation to tax planning matters arising out of corporate acquisitions and reorganizations.

Gibson, 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.

Locke 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.

Meadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins, Crouch & Ungerman is a Dallas-based boutique that offers expertise in both tax planning and tax litigation, with further capabilities in areas such as banking and securities, estate planning and commercial litigation. Handles regulatory tax matters at both state and federal levels, in the context of both transactions and controversies, representing a broad array of institutional and individual clients. Regularly appears before entities such as the IRS, as well as fielding notable courtroom experience.

Winstead PC assisted Southland Holdings with a business combination transaction with Legato Merger Corp. II, ensuring that the transaction was undertaken in compliance with the requirements for a tax-free reorganization to minimize taxes payable for Southland shareholders.