Holland & Knight LLP continues to build its tax controversy and litigation practice, which has a strong focus on the energy sector, but also handles complex in many other industries. Its recent success for Exxon Mobil in a proceedings brought by the IRS in the wake of of the company’s restructuring of its partnership with the state of Qatar is a prime example of its ability to handle complex matters, but so is its work for major airlines, technology companies, high-net-worth individuals, and real estate developers. Mary McNulty in Dallas, who led the Exxon case, and Atlanta-based William Sharp, who is frequently lead counsel in offshore compliance matters, are the lead partners. Up-and-coming partner Lee Meyercord in Dallas and energy sector specialist Amish Shah in Washington DC also play pivotal roles in the practice. Also in DC, Christopher Rizek joined from Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered, where he co-led the tax controversy practice.
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Key clients
- Exxon Mobil Corporation
- Indu Rawat
- Sirius Solutions
- 23rd Chelsea Associates LLC
- National Foreign Trade Council
- American Airlines Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented ExxonMobil Corp. in a tax trial over a partnership the company has with Qatar.
- Represented American Airlines Inc. in a fight over fuel taxes over which $165 million was at stake.
- Represented law professors in an amicus brief arguing that the mandatory repatriation tax was constitutional.
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Lee Meyercord
Practice head
Mary McNulty; William Sharp
Other key lawyers
Lee Meyercord; Amish Shah Christopher Rizek