Dean Mead’s Tax Practice Recognized as One of the Best by Chambers USA

Published: June 23, 2023

(Orlando, FL) Conducting one-on-one interviews with in-house counsel and third-party experts, Chambers USA has recognized Dean Mead’s Tax Practice with its highest ranking. Regarded as the world’s leading legal data and analytics provider, Chambers USA has highlighted top lawyers and law firms across the USA for over two decades.

Law firms and individual lawyers are ranked in Bands from 1 (highest) to 6. Qualities on which rankings are determined include: technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualifies noted as valued by clients.

Dean Mead’s Tax Practice is ranked in Band 1 in Florida. Chambers notes Dean Mead holds “significant strength across all manner of estate planning, state and local taxation, and tax controversy matters.” One interviewee shared, “The firm has a lot of attorneys who are exceptionally bright. They are a very strong firm.”

Chambers also recognized two of the firm’s attorneys. Stephen Looney (Band 3) and Michael Minton (Band 2) were recognized for their tax expertise in Florida.

Stephen Looney maintains a broad-based tax practice, which includes advising on issues arising from corporate transactions such as reorganizations and M&A. He is also experienced in distressed situations, as well as in tax controversies. The Chair of Dean Mead’s Corporate and Tax Department, click the following link to learn more: bit.ly/3pNu8nI.

Michael Minton acts at the intersection of tax, renewable energy and agribusiness. The Chair of Dean Mead’s Agribusiness and Solar Energy Industry Teams, his clients receive the benefit of his more than 35 years of experience in Florida agri-business and interaction with agencies that regulate the utilization and optimization of their assets and business opportunities. Click the following link to learn more: bit.ly/42CEmVW.