Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP covers a diverse array of tax controversy mandates on behalf of major domestic and international clients, including transfer pricing, tax accounting, and issues relating to employment taxes and worker classification matters. The group provides support in litigation, mediation, and arbitration in addition to fielding comprehensive expertise in audits and appeals. Christopher Bowers in Washington DC is noted for his strength advising domestic and international companies and financial institutions on international tax matters. Also in DC are transfer pricing experts Royce Tidwell and Raj Madan well as Armando Gomez, whose practice covers tax credit disputes, gift tax matters, and criminal tax issues. Emily Lam and Christopher Murphy are leading names in Palo Alto and work on behalf of numerous prominent tech companies and financial groups. Boston partner Kat Gregor has broad sector expertise and is experienced in both litigation and arbitration. Significant upcoming names in the practice include Nathan Wacker, who made partner in 2022 and covers a range of international tax matters, and Melinda Gammello, who was promoted to partner in 2023 and maintains close relationships with a growing roster of blue-chip clients. Both Wacker and Gammello are based in DC. Juliana Hunter is a name to note in the Houston office.