Baker McKenzie LLP

Tax

George Clarke is a partner in the Firm's Washington, DC office and chair of the Firm's North American Tax Dispute Resolution Group. His practice focuses on governmental litigation and he is nationally-known for his work in civil and criminal tax litigation matters. George is consistently recognized by Legal 500 as a leading adviser in tax controversy.

George also lends his talent to pro bono matters and has successfully represented non-enemy combatants unlawfully detained by the US in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, was lead counsel in a case to force former President Trump to retain materials under the Presidential Records Act, and is defending the rights of young children with educational challenges to be compensated for lack of in-person schooling during COVID. He is a certified public accountant (inactive). Before becoming a lawyer, he served in the US Marine Corps.

George routinely advises and represents multinational corporations, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals on complex litigation matters involving government enforcement. His practice covers all facets of the dispute resolution process, including litigation of civil and criminal matters and governmental investigations.

He regularly defends clients in federal criminal procedures, including tax, allegations of misconduct under the securities laws, the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA), and other criminal laws of the US. George has substantial experience advising clients on the defense of foreign tax and non-tax criminal investigations and the effect those investigations have in the US.

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