Acting for multinational companies and HNW individuals, Baker McKenzie LLP is sought after for advice on the full spectrum of tax controversy matters, including appeals, audits, and litigation, with the firm praised as ‘an excellent tax firm, especially for transfer pricing’. George Clarke in Washington DC leads the firm’s North America tax controversy sub-practice, drawing on his vast experience in both civil and criminal tax litigation matters. Also in DC are IRS litigation expert Duane Webber and transfer pricing specialist Salim Rahim. Scott Frewing in Palo Alto handles complex civil and criminal  matters, as well as financial investigations. In Chicago, Mark Oates is a key adviser on highly technical matters, including tax treaty interpretation, foreign tax credits, and issues arising from M&A. In New York, Maria Eberle chairs the SALT sub-practice group, and senior counsel Daniel Rosen draws on deep experience with the IRS to advise on regulatory issues. Newly promoted partner Cameron Reilly in Chicago and Robert Albaral in Dallas are also key names in team.
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Key clients

  • AbbVie Inc.
  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Microsoft
  • CVS Health Corporation
  • FedEx
  • Sysco Corporation

Work highlights

  • Represented a HNW individual charged with tax evasion in 2023.
  • Representing AbbVie in deficiency litigation pending in the United States Tax Court.
  • Representing Abbott Laboratories and US Subsidiaries in deficiency litigation pending in the United States Tax Court.

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Maria Eberle

Practice head

George Clarke

Other key lawyers

Mark Oates; Duane Webber; Scott Frewing; Robert Albaral; Maria Eberle; Daniel Rosen; Salim Rahim