Based in Washington DC, Miller & Chevalier Chartered is involved in the full spectrum of tax controversy matters from transfer pricing and partnership cases to audits and IRS appeals. Acting for major corporates, among them ExxonMobil and United Airlines, the firm is able to handle the most complex domestic and international matters.  The firm’s long heritage is a vital part of its market proposition, as it enables it to call on solid relationships with federal agencies, and to play an active role in industry bodies. Experienced litigator Kevin Kenworthy and tax accounting specialist George Hani are the lead partners. James Gadwood acts as outside tax counsel to corporations in divers sectors, among them automotive, aerospace, energy, and hospitality. Lisandra Ortiz frequently handles audits before the IRS Independent Office of Appeals. New recruit Brian Gleicher, who joined from White & Case LLP, has.a broad practice that encompasses transfer pricing matters and advance pricing agreements.
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Key clients

  • British Airways PLC
  • ExxonMobil Corporation
  • Shell Oil Company
  • Delek U.S. Holdings, Inc.
  • Valero Energy Corporation
  • Equilon Enterprises LLC
  • Motiva Enterprises, LLC
  • United Airlines, Inc.
  • Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • PBF Holding Company LLC

Work highlights

  • Advising Delek, an energy company, imports ethanol into Arkansas and faces double taxation on it — once upon import and again when blended with gasoline and sold, in achieving a favourable ruling from The Pulaski County Circuit Court, which ordered the state to refund excess tax paid.
  • Assisting the U.S. Chamber of Commerce asked by filing an amicus brief in Patel v. Commissioner on the economic substance doctrine.
  • Representing PBF Holding Company LLC in a tax refund lawsuit regarding the alternative fuel mixture credit.

Lawyers

Hall of fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Kevin Kenworthy

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Lisandra Ortiz

Practice head

Kevin Kenworthy; George Hani

Other key lawyers

James Gadwood; Brian Gleicher; Lisandra Ortiz