Akerman LLP

In Akerman LLP‘s tax practice, the SALT group is the largest component, and it handles complex tax controversy cases nationwide, be they administrative appeals or trials. It frequently handles cases for well-known corporates, among them Skechers and PetMeds, that address novel tax issues  and matters of first impression. Alongside state and local matters – where its network of offices across the US proves to be a key differentiator – the firm is increasingly involved in contentious tax matters at federal level, including recent cases in the aviation and healthcare sectors. Peter Larsen in Jacksonville and David Blum in Chicago are co-chairs of the tax practice. Stefi George in New York leads the SALT practice, which is active nationwide. Michael Bowen in Jacksonville and Lorie Fale in Miami are mainstays of the firm’s tax litigation practice in Florida. Bowen recently acted for Skechers in a case concerning $500m in deductions claimed by the company.