Steven Schneider has joined Baker & McKenzie’s North American Tax Practice as a partner in Washington, DC, bringing more than 20 years of experience in transactional and tax controversy matters, with a particular focus on partnerships, REITs, S corporations, real estate, private equity and inbound foreign investment.
Mr. Schneider frequently counsels clients on federal income tax issues relating to international and domestic real estate acquisitions and dispositions, and advises on partnership structuring and audits. He began his career working in the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, followed by many years advising clients on tax matters in private practice.
“We continue to grow our capabilities in North America, and Steve is another outstanding addition to our Tax practice, bringing valuable experience with the IRS as well as in private practice,” said Rick Hammett, Baker & McKenzie’s North American Managing Partner. “In addition, our clients will immediately benefit from Steve’s extensive knowledge in both transactional and tax controversy matters.”
Mr. Schneider handles tax issues related to real estate investment funds, service partnerships, technology, energy and the financial sector. Since 2005, he has been an adjunct professor, teaching a tax course on drafting partnerships and LLC agreements at Georgetown University Law Center. He is also a former chair of the American Bar Association’s Tax Section Partnerships and LLCs Committee.
“Steve is well-known in the North American tax community and his specialized knowledge and expertise is of key importance to our clients,” said Thomas Linguanti, Chair of Baker & McKenzie’s North American Tax Practice. “He further strengthens our tax practice in Washington, DC specifically, and in North America generally, and we are thrilled to have him join our team.”
Baker & McKenzie’s Tax Practice is one of the most highly-rated and recommended among law firms worldwide. The practice provides a strong network of tax professionals offering domestic and multinational companies with a full complement of tax planning services, from analysis to implementation, as well as a full range of tax dispute resolution services in the US and abroad, including advice on US and global tax policy, transfer pricing, customs, local and indirect tax and employee benefits tax issues.
The US tax practice was recently recognized by Law360 in its 2015 “Tax Practice Groups of the Year” and by US News & World Report and Best Lawyers as a National Tier One firm for tax law. The Firm was also named Americas Tax Disputes Firm of the Year for 2015 by the International Tax Review.
“Baker & McKenzie’s Tax practice sets the standard for client service, and I am thrilled to join its highly regarded team,” said Mr. Schneider. “The firm’s global platform will allow me to further expand my practice and the services I offer my clients.”
Mr. Schneider is the latest in a series of prominent lateral hires to join the North American Tax Practice. In recent months, state and local tax partners Maria Eberle and Lindsay LaCava joined in New York and former US Treasury Advisor Alexandra Minkovich and transfer pricing attorney Barbara Mantegani joined in Washington, DC.
Mr. Schneider received his B.S. from the University of Missouri-Columbia, his J.D. from Washington University School of Law, and his LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center.
He joins the Firm from Goulston & Storrs PC.
Source: www.bakermckenzie.com
