Morrison Foerster

Morrison Foerster‘s non-contentious tax team works alongside a diverse and strong client base across an array of industries. Notable sectors include pharmaceuticals, semiconductor, digital infrastructure, fintech, and renewables. The team handles M&A in the tech sector, REITs, tax-efficient separation for MNCs, chapter 11 bankcruptcy for unsecured creditors and securitization, amongst others. Practice head Richard Nugent features prominently in tax issues for M&A in tech and oil & gas sectors, as well as working on renewables tax credits and chapter 11 bankruptcy, from New York. In San Francisco, Bernie Pistillo handles securitization, federal income tax advisory for large corporations and works particularly alongside private equity funds. Also in California, Shane Shelley is sought for his REITs expertise and work in renewables and financial services sectors. Brian Radigan and Dave Sturgeon handle a variety of domestic and international tax issues across numerous sectors, both in Los Angeles. Kristie Espiritu is another up and coming name working in REITs and the tech space for tax out of San Diego. Anthony Carbone, former tax head, retired in January 2025.