The team at DLA Piper LLP (US) is formed of tax advisors and economists who lend their expertise to assist a broad client roster consisting of key players in industries such as media, technology, and finance. The team advises on cross-border integrations, mergers, and acquisitions for start-ups and multinationals alike, and facilitates the international aspects of such restructurings including transfer pricing issues and foreign tax credits, providing comprehensive support across both transactions and planning-based tax matters. The practice is jointly led by Seattle-based tax practice head Alison Maxwell, who handles international integrations and acquisition transactions, and international tax and transfer pricing sub-practice lead Maruti Narayan in New York, who led the team on the Warner Brothers Discovery $43bn restructuring following AT&T’s spinoff of WarnerMedia and Warner Brothers Discovery. Tuan Ngo is well-regarded for his comprehensive advisory service encompassing corporate international tax and operational structuring, as well as tax treaty issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'The geographic reach of the DLA tax practice is rare and valuable. DLA Piper is uniquely situated to provide critical advice regarding far-flung jurisdictions, with an experienced team in the US.'
- 'Both highly technical and commercial. Tremendous depth of knowledge of financial services industry and they are highly creative in developing solutions to complex issues.'
- 'Diverse practice and collaborative. Their international network is also broad.'
- 'The team is comprised of a strong group of individuals who have deep technical knowledge but bring practical experience as well to provide solutions that work.'
- 'They are deeply technical, but also strategic and user friendly.'
- 'DLA Piper has a global presence, so wherever in the world we have issues, the firm can bring on a specialist in that area of international tax to advise.'
- 'Strong technical capabilities married with practical industry knowledge and approach.'
- 'Always available with global capability to deliver high quality cross-country tax advice.'
Key clients
- Renesas Electronics Corporation
- Open Text Corporation
- Veralto (Danaher Spinoff)
- Genpact
- FactSet Research Systems Inc.
- NBC Universal LLC
- Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
- International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. [IFF]
- MKS Instruments, Inc.
- Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advising Warner Brothers Discovery, Inc. on a internal restructuring engagement following AT&T's spinoff of Warner Media and Warner Brothers Discovery's US $43 billion business combination created a multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate.
- Advising Renesas Japan on cross-border integration matters involving Japan, US and Australia.
- Engaged to assist International Flavors & Fragrances orchestrate a carve-out transaction related to the divestiture of its pharmaceutical division, valued at around US $750 million.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Alison L. Maxwell; Maruti R. Narayan
Other key lawyers
Tuan Ngo