Adam S. Halpern

650-335-7111
ahalpern@fenwick.com
Partner
Tax

Adam S.
Halpern

Adam S.
Halpern

Adam S.
Halpern

Partner
Tax
Practices

Adam is a partner in Fenwick’s tax group, with 25 years of experience practicing U.S. international tax law. Recognized as a leading tax practitioner, Adam focuses on the U.S. federal income taxation of international transactions. In recent years, his practice has focused significantly on the 2017 TCJA, including FDII, GILTI, BEAT and the new foreign credit system. Adam also handles traditional international tax issues such as transfer pricing, cross-border M&A, international restructurings, Subpart F, source of income and expense allocations.

Over 25 years at Fenwick, Adam has developed a reputation for deep thinking on complex tax matters, and for delivering practical, targeted advice to clients. He has successfully defended clients in tax controversies at all levels.

Adam is a well-regarded speaker at Tax Executives Institute (TEI) and Practising Law Institute (PLI) conferences, and is a lecturer in law at Stanford Law School. He is consistently ranked as a leading tax lawyer by Chambers, Euromoney and International Tax Review.

As prior chair of Fenwick’s tax group, Adam led a team of lawyers recognized across the U.S. and internationally. The group has represented more than 100 Fortune 500 companies on tax matters, and has served as counsel in innumerable IRS Appeals proceedings and federal court tax cases. Fenwick has been repeatedly named San Francisco Tax Firm of the Year and U.S. Tax Litigation Firm of the Year by International Tax Review.

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    Adam Halpern handles a broad array of issues, including global tax planning and tax controversy work. Clients highlight his ‘solutions-oriented approach to matters’ and say he ‘possesses excellent skills.’”

    Chambers USA

    2020 Edition