Baker McKenzie LLP‘s tax controversy practice represents a diverse array of prominent companies and individuals in the full spectrum of tax disputes, including appeals, audits, and litigation. In addition to a robust federal and SALT offering, the group is noted for its strength in international matters, benefiting from the firm’s global network of offices. George Clarke leads the department from Washington DC and covers the full array of tax disputes at the federal and international levels, including both civil and criminal matters. Also in DC are Duane Webber, a key contact for international disputes and a member of the firm’s Global Executive Committee, and transfer pricing expert Salim Rahim, who is chair of the firm’s broader North America tax practice. Mark Oates, based in Chicago, covers an array of international contentious tax matters, with particular strengths in transfer pricing. Key names in the New York office include Maria Eberle, who chairs the SALT sub-practice, and senior counsel Daniel Rosen, who is experienced in a range of domestic and international disputes.

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Key clients

  • Stephen Schechter
  • Target Corporation
  • Best Buy Stores, L.P.
  • CVS Health Corporation
  • Bayer
  • AbbVie Inc.
  • FedEx
  • Sysco Corporation

Work highlights

  • Represented Target Corporation and Best Buy Stores, L.P. in similar cases involving alleged violations of each company.
  • Advised CVS Health Corporation on a number of state and local tax matters, including controversies in various states.
  • Advised Bayer on a number of state and local tax matters, including controversies in various states.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

George Clarke

Other key lawyers

Mark Oates, Duane Webber, Robert Albaral, Maria Eberle, Daniel Rosen, Scott Frewing, Salim Rahim, Lindsay LaCava, Scott Brandman