Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Tax Controversy and Litigation

Partner

Chris Murphy’s practice focuses on tax controversy and litigation. He represents multinational corporations and financial institutions, including companies in the technology, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors, through the full range of federal income tax controversy proceedings, including audit, administrative appeals, and trial and appellate judicial proceedings. His substantive experience includes a wide range of complex tax issues, including economic substance and business purpose, foreign tax credits, debt/equity, energy-related income tax credits, transfer pricing and a variety of partnership issues. He also has represented various pro bono clients in tax and non-tax matters, including securing disability benefits for a pro bono client in a Social Security appeal. Mr. Murphy has been recognized in The Legal 500 U.S. and as a leading tax attorney in International Tax Review’s Tax Controversy Leaders and World Tax guides.

J.D., American University Washington College of Law, 2006 M.A., American University, 2009 B.A., Boston College, 2001