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John Taylor has a broad-based practice, involving both tax planning and controversy work. As a London-based partner in our Tax practice, John regularly advises clients on international transactions and planning. He also represents clients in connection with U.S. Internal Revenue Service and foreign revenue authority audits and controversies, including tax-related white-collar matters.
John has particular expertise in advising on complex international transactions. These include capital markets, derivatives and asset finance transactions, as well as mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. He also provides guidance on real estate transactions, including project finance and infrastructure-related projects.
John has extensive experience representing financial institutions as well as sovereign wealth and other investment funds, including family offices. He is familiar with the tax and non-tax issues such clients regularly face.
In addition to transaction-related work, John represents clients in obtaining administrative relief from the IRS, especially in connection with IRS and foreign revenue authority audits and controversies. He is experienced in working with the U.S. Department of Justice on tax-related white-collar criminal matters.
LL.M., New York University
J.D., The University of Tennessee
B.S., The University of Tennessee, summa cum laude
Law Society of England & Wales Registered Foreign Lawyer
North Carolina
Tennessee
February 23, 2023
King & Spalding Team Closes a Variety of Esoteric Financings in the Second Half of 2022
Ongoing
Hy Stor Energy LP Submits Hydrogen Hub Concept Paper to DOE
July 8, 2022
King & Spalding Team Closes a Variety of Esoteric Financings in the First Half of 2022
February 22, 2023
H2ypothetical - Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements
February 1, 2023
Protections for Hydrogen Projects Under the Modernized Energy Charter Treaty
January 19, 2023
Proposed Regulations Would Impact Taxation of Investment in U.S. Real Estate by Non-U.S. Investors
February 23, 2023
King & Spalding Team Closes a Variety of Esoteric Financings in the Second Half of 2022
Ongoing
Hy Stor Energy LP Submits Hydrogen Hub Concept Paper to DOE
July 8, 2022
King & Spalding Team Closes a Variety of Esoteric Financings in the First Half of 2022
February 22, 2023
H2ypothetical - Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements
February 1, 2023
Protections for Hydrogen Projects Under the Modernized Energy Charter Treaty
January 19, 2023
Proposed Regulations Would Impact Taxation of Investment in U.S. Real Estate by Non-U.S. Investors
February 23, 2023
King & Spalding Team Closes a Variety of Esoteric Financings in the Second Half of 2022
Ongoing
Hy Stor Energy LP Submits Hydrogen Hub Concept Paper to DOE
July 8, 2022
King & Spalding Team Closes a Variety of Esoteric Financings in the First Half of 2022
LL.M., New York University
J.D., The University of Tennessee
B.S., The University of Tennessee, summa cum laude
Law Society of England & Wales Registered Foreign Lawyer
North Carolina
Tennessee