Vinson & Elkins LLP
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Vinson & Elkins LLP fields a broad tax controversy practice, covering IRS enforcement, administrative appeals, Fast Track Mediation and contentious transfer pricing works. The practice is jointly led by George Gerachis in Houston, who is regularly engaged in federal and state tax disputes, and Kathleen Pakenham in New York, whose practice centres on partnership tax, valuation, transfer pricing and tax procedure. New York-based Adriana Wirtz adds experience in partnership allocation and basis adjustment issues, debt-equity classification and worthless stock matters. The team is a key contact for clients in the financial services, technology, healthcare, real estate and energy sectors.
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- ‘Vinson & Elkins’ tax controversy practice stands out for the depth of its experience and the breadth of matters it handles across the full spectrum of civil tax disputes, from high-stakes controversies to complex IRS examinations and appellate litigation.’
- ‘Many members of the team bring significant government experience, giving them a sophisticated understanding of how disputes are evaluated within the IRS and the Department of Justice, and strong judgment on when to litigate aggressively versus pursue strategic resolution.’
Key clients
- Oriole Management LLC as Tax Matters Partner of Otay Project, L.P.
- Halliburton Company