Chris has deep experience in both tax controversy and transactional tax advice. He represents clients in tax matters involving Internal Revenue Service administrative proceedings, trials, appeals and risk management, as well as governmental and internal investigations. His work spans a wide range of tax issues, from transfer pricing to treatment of corporate transactions. His U.S. and non-U.S. clients include financial institutions and companies in the securities, manufacturing, media, software and pharmaceutical sectors.

Many of Chris’s most successful matters have resulted in favorable settlements that remain confidential. He represented a securities industry client in a U.S. Tax Court trial in a matter of first impression.

Chris also advises private equity clients on tax matters, including fund structuring and M&A, and advises clients on the tax aspects of complex capital markets offerings.

As a member of our pro bono tax practice, he has advised numerous tax-exempt organizations.