Will Skinner focuses on structuring and planning for corporate transactions, corporate restructurings, and international tax planning. He blends deep technical analysis with practical advice, and brings a breadth of knowledge of different tax areas. In his 15 years of tax practice, Will has significant experience with tax controversies at the audit, IRS Appeals, and litigation levels, which informs his perspective in developing defensible tax planning approaches.
Prior to entering private practice, Will clerked for the Honorable Carlos T. Bea, on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He writes and speaks regularly on international and corporate tax topics, including being the author of a BNA Portfolio on CFCs. He is on the editorial board of International Tax Journal, and teaches outbound international taxation at the MST program of San Jose State University.