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Alison Maxwell

Alison Maxwell

Partner

US Chair, Tax Practice

Alison Maxwell, client partner, did an outstanding job. She assembled a top team of experts across several different domains in the US and international team. She led the engagement and efficiently determined when to get involved to ensure a smooth, quality and efficient product that met her clients' expectations. She was very good at listening to her client and making adjustments to deliver the planned outcome. She coached team members to make course corrections and looped in expert resources with the appropriate skill sets at the right time.

Client, The Legal 500 2023
About

Alison Maxwell concentrates her practice in international tax with a focus on operational structuring, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and post-acquisition integration.

Alison has assisted a wide range of clients, from startups to multibillion-dollar multinationals, in structuring acquisitions, cross-border financing, integrating legal entities and ensuring that the final international structure can efficiently meet both US and foreign compliance requirements. She has advised on large-scale international merger and acquisition transactions.

Alison is a frequent speaker on international tax matters. She is the Chair of the US Tax Practice and formerly served as the Co-Chair for the firm's National Leadership Alliance for Women (LAW) as well as Managing Partner of the Seattle office. She is also the coach of her sons' baseball teams.

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Education
  • J.D., The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
  • B.S., International Business, University of Akron

Awards

  • Legal 500 United States
    • Leading Lawyer, International Tax (2023)
      "Alison Maxwell has been our go to partner. She is willing to make sure we get what need on large or small projects. It’s always about making sure the client is satisfied." – Client, The Legal 500 2023
  • Short list, Euromoney Legal Media Group Americas Rising Star Award (2018)
  • 40 Under 40 Honoree, Puget Sound Business Journal (2016) 
  • Washington Rising Star (2014 – 2019)

Bylines

  • "Six Key Considerations for a Successful Post-Acquisition Integration," Tax Notes International, April 8, 2019

Seminars

  • ''International Tax and Trade Policy Roundtable,'' held by Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle and DLA Piper, September 2015

Media Mentions

  • "DLA Piper Elevates 5 Attys To Office Managing Partner Roles," Law360, March 4, 2021
  • "UK's digital tax plan could complicate things for Silicon Valley," Corporate Counsel, November 2, 2018

Prior Experience

Prior to joining the firm, Alison worked in Deloitte's San Francisco tax office, where she focused on international tax matters including tax planning, provision and compliance.

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