Winston & Strawn LLP is pleased to announce that renowned tax attorney Lawrence Hill has joined the firm as a partner in New York. Mr. Hill was previously a partner in the Tax Group of Shearman & Sterling where he served as Global Head of the Tax Controversy and Litigation Group, as well as Global Head of Financial Institutions.
“Larry’s practice is a unique blend of traditional tax work and litigation,” said Tom Fitzgerald, Winston’s firmwide managing partner. “He is an excellent addition to the firm as we continue to strategically grow our capabilities to better serve our clients.”
“Larry’s reputation as a highly-regarded lawyer is undisputed,” said Dom DeChiara, chair of the firm’s Corporate Department. “His expertise in tax controversy and as a trial attorney mirror Winston’s recognized history as a litigation firm and our focus on developing a premier global corporate practice. We’re excited to welcome Larry to the firm.”
Noted as “a leading member of the American tax bar” by The New York Times, Mr. Hill is prominent in major controversy matters with a focus on litigation, IRS controversy, and white collar investigations. He was formerly a Trial Attorney and National Tax Shelter Project Attorney with the Office of the Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service; and a Special Assistant United States Attorney with the United States Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C. Mr. Hill was also twice awarded Special Achievement Awards from the IRS for being one of the top trial attorneys in the country. He also served as Assistant General Counsel to a “Big Four” accounting firm.
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