Steptoe LLP‘s team has expertise in a broad array of domestic and international tax disputes, with a strong record in both litigation and administrative dispute resolution. International tax specialist Philip West, who is located in Washington DC, co-leads the group with the New York-based Beth Tractenberg, whose practice is primarily focused on private clients, including international individuals with complex cross-border assets. Lawrence Hill, who is also based in New York, has significant experience in both civil and criminal tax matters, with a strong record in litigation and IRS administrative processes. DC lawyer Steven Dixon is an expert in transfer pricing matters and works with a broad range of clients across the energy, technology, and insurance sectors, among others. Other core team members in DC include Amanda Pedvin Varma, who handles international tax controversies, and associate Caitlin Tharp, who handles federal matters and is well-versed in handling matters concerning the application of tax law to emerging technologies.
Key clients
- Cross-Refined Coal
- Constellis Group
Work highlights
- Acted for The American Tax Policy Institute on filing an amicus brief in support of the government in Moore v. United States, which argues that the transition tax was calculated based on income the corporation had realized.
- Represented GBX Group in a tax refund suit in the Southern District of Ohio, regarding the assertion of a penalty under section 6707A of the Internal Revenue Code against 35 N. Fourth Street, Ltd.