Miller & Chevalier Chartered in Washington DC is recognized for its longstanding federal tax practice. The tax team handles international tax planning, reorganizations, financial products, tax credits across energy, and research and development expensing. Michael Desmond joined in February 2025 and now heads the tax team, specializing in administrative tax polic, tax controversy, and litigation. Layla Asali and Rocco Femia are other key individuals handling tax issues across the energy and financial sectors such as M&A, tax credits, and debt and equity financing. Loren Ponds left the firm in February 2025.
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Key clients
- Darden Restaurants, Inc.
- Fidelity Assurance Company
- Garmin Ltd.
- Hunt Companies
- McDonald's Corporation American
- Netflix, Inc.
- National Foreign Trade Council
- T-Mobile US, Inc.
Practice head
Michael J. Desmond
Other key lawyers
Layla J. Asali; Rocco Femia; James Gadwood