North America - United States • Tax
Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP works as part of the firm’s global network to provide comprehensive tax support on an array of complex, multijurisdictional matters. The group covers litigation and administrative proceedings at the federal and SALT level, with expertise in advanced pricing agreements and transfer pricing as well as in criminal tax matters. Robert Morris, who is based in Houston, co-leads the department alongside William Cavanagh in New York. Morris covers disputes at both the federal and state level, while Cavanagh, whose practice is primarily non-contentious, increasingly acts on tax matters that are connected to bankruptcy. Stephen Kuntz, also in Houston, is particularly active in the energy sector, with experience in transfer pricing and energy credits.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The tax team at Norton Rose is a group of highly qualified attorneys, that have a deep knowledge of taxation and of their client's business. The impressive level of detail in their work has been a major key to success.’
‘In my experience, Robert Morris has been one of the most capable attorneys I have worked with. Robert has vast experience in taxation for the Energy industry and has a great understanding of the complex tax issues that companies face. His deep and detailed work has led our client's issues to be successfully resolved.’
‘Direct access to partners who have a commercial approach makes Norton Rose Fulbright unique. ’
‘Rob Morris and Bill Cavanagh, who are the co-leaders of the firm's tax practice, are relentless when it comes to achieving success for their clients. ’
‘Norton Rose's size and diversity of client base provides them strong insight into various tax issues and market trends.’
‘Rob Morris is an exceptional tax controversy attorney. His advice is commercial and thoughtful.’
Key clients
- Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
- Noble Drilling
- HP Inc.
- Bluescape Resources Company
- Adams Challenge
- Dentsply Sirona
- Transocean Offshore Drilling
- Polycom Inc.
- Bridgestone
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholder families in the bankruptcy cases of Purdue Pharma in connection with matters affecting the settlement framework among Purdue and its shareholders and the creditors for a proposed consensual plan in bankruptcy.
- Represented Bluescape Resources Company LLC, in a U.S. Tax Court challenge to the IRS's disallowance of $850m of deductions and losses, plus penalties, including a challenge to the validity of certain treasury regulations.
- Represented Polycom Inc. in an action in the United States Court of Federal Claims challenging the IRS refusal to pay Polycom its alternative minimum tax refundable credit resulting from a net operating loss.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Robert Morris, William Cavanagh