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Christine K. Lane

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Partner | She/Her/Hers
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Areas of Focus

Overview

Clients turn to Christine Lane for her strategic, practical and straightforward business approach to navigating complex transactional tax matters, including domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings and reorganizations. As partner and co-chair of Crowell Tax Group, Christine represents clients across a wide range of industry sectors, including health care and life sciences, insurance, technology and manufacturing. Christine routinely represents Fortune 50 and 100 clients in their tax planning and M&A transactions. She also represents emerging companies, private equity funds and family offices with their tax planning and transactional needs.

In addition to her transactional experience, Christine is no stranger to the IRS. Prior to entering private practice, Christine served as a lawyer for the IRS Office of Chief Counsel in Florida and Washington, DC. Christine also spent time working at the national office of a “Big Four” accounting firm. Christine’s diverse experience brings a unique perspective and skill set to her thinking on tax problems.

Career & Education

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    • Department of the Treasury
      Attorney, IRS, Office of Chief Counsel, 2006–2011
    • Department of the Treasury
      Attorney, IRS, Office of Chief Counsel, 2006–2011

    • Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., with distinction, 2013
    • Florida State University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2006
    • University of Miami, B.B.A., summa cum laude, 2002
    • Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., with distinction, 2013
    • Florida State University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2006
    • University of Miami, B.B.A., summa cum laude, 2002

    • District of Columbia
    • U.S. Tax Court
    • District of Columbia
    • U.S. Tax Court

Christine's Insights

Client Alert | 5 min read | 11.25.24

Clean Energy Tax Credits and After the Election - What to Expect?

Since its passage in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act’s renewable energy tax credits have been in the crosshairs of Congressional Republicans. With many of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions expiring at the end of 2025, and a full plate of Trump and Congressional Republican Campaign promises for tax cuts in play, the Republicans have pointed to repeal of the IRA as a source of funding to pay for other tax breaks....

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Recognition

  • Legal 500 US: Tax, 2017–2020

Christine's Insights

Client Alert | 5 min read | 11.25.24

Clean Energy Tax Credits and After the Election - What to Expect?

Since its passage in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act’s renewable energy tax credits have been in the crosshairs of Congressional Republicans. With many of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions expiring at the end of 2025, and a full plate of Trump and Congressional Republican Campaign promises for tax cuts in play, the Republicans have pointed to repeal of the IRA as a source of funding to pay for other tax breaks....

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Insights

Client Alert | 5 min read | 11.25.24

Clean Energy Tax Credits and After the Election - What to Expect?

Firm News | 1 min read | 08.20.24

Christine Lane Shortlisted as 2024 Tax Practice Leader of the Year

Publication | 06.24.24

Supreme Court Keeps Tax Status Quo But Leaves Path For Challenges

Press Coverage | 06.20.24

Supreme Court Decision Saves Trump-Era Tax Change, Dodges Big Loss In Federal Tax Revenue
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Practices

Christine's Insights

Client Alert | 5 min read | 11.25.24

Clean Energy Tax Credits and After the Election - What to Expect?

Since its passage in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act’s renewable energy tax credits have been in the crosshairs of Congressional Republicans. With many of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions expiring at the end of 2025, and a full plate of Trump and Congressional Republican Campaign promises for tax cuts in play, the Republicans have pointed to repeal of the IRA as a source of funding to pay for other tax breaks....

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