Christopher Hanfling (Chris)

Chris Hanfling practices primarily in the areas of U.S. federal and international taxation. He advises clients on the tax aspects of complex transactions, including international and domestic mergers, acquisitions, and spin-offs, with a particular emphasis on tax planning, compliance, post-acquisition restructuring, and tax-efficient structures for cross-border transactions and arrangements. Chris also assists clients with maximizing their tax efficiency, with a particular focus on tax credits, transfer pricing, and other cross-border tax considerations.

Chris has drafted opinion letters, intercompany agreements, and cost sharing agreements and has helped clients navigate a variety of complex tax issues, both internally and before the Internal Revenue Service, including transfer pricing, tax compliance, and tax treaty matters.

Chris works with clients to secure and maintain tax-exempt status for nonprofit organizations and advises on the federal tax implications for these organizations.

Chris teaches international tax law at American University Washington College of Law. Chris is coauthor of the Practical Guide to U.S. Transfer Pricing and is a member of the American Bar Association (Tax Section) and the D.C. Bar Association (Tax Section).