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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. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    Tax
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is a highly regarded Seattle-headquartered firm which is home to a premier tax practice. Corporate tax is a key strength of the team, and it regularly advises clients on tax planning and issues arising out of M&A. Other areas of strength include real estate and state and local tax issues.
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  2. Perkins Coie LLP
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    Perkins Coie LLP
    Tax
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked

    Perkins Coie advises leading corporates on federal tax issues. The team is particularly well versed in handling transactional mandates, including the tax aspects of M&A, joint ventures and real estate transactions, while also offering additional capability in tax controversy work.

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Band 2

  1. Ballard Spahr LLP
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    Ballard Spahr LLP
    Tax
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked

    Lane Powell has a robust tax practice covering both state and federal tax matters. The team is adept at handling litigation, with experience representing clients all the way up to the Supreme Court. The lawyers also adeptly handle transactional mandates in the healthcare, energy and telecommunications sectors.

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  2. DLA Piper LLP (US)
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    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    Tax
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    DLA Piper wins praise for its broad tax practice. It demonstrates real strength in providing transactional advice, including on complex restructurings, with particular experience in cross-border matters.

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  3. Dorsey & Whitney LLP
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    Dorsey & Whitney LLP
    Tax
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked

    Dorsey & Whitney LLP has a well-regarded team advising on a multitude of tax issues associated with corporate transactions. The firm has noteworthy expertise in tax planning, with a client base consisting of companies in the financial real estate, gaming and natural resources industries. The team regularly acts on cross-border mandates.

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  4. K&L Gates
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    K&L Gates
    Tax
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    K&L Gates has a leading corporate tax practice, which is highly sought after for its handling of federal, state and international tax issues. The team stands out for its advice to clients on the tax structuring of M&A, capital market transactions and investments.
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