Mayer Brown strengthens Houston tax practice

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Mayer Brown strengthens Houston tax practice

Shawn O‘Brien has joined Mayer Brown’s tax controversy practice in Houston, as a partner.

O’Brien previously managed the tax controversy group at Jackson Walker, also based in Houston. Before that, O’Brien was a partner with Fulbright & Jaworski.

As well as advising corporations in connection with M&A, restructurings, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, structured financings and oil and gas transactions, O’Brien also has experience in the areas of transfer pricing controversy and advance pricing agreements.

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