N. Susan Stone has extensive experience handling a wide range of tax matters. She is consistently recognized as a leading practitioner in her field by The Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, and America’s Leading Lawyers, among others. She is a past chair and frequent lecturer for the Section of Taxation of the Houston Bar Association. Ms. Stone has written several publications and delivered numerous presentations in various conferences, including "Evolving Concepts of Permanent Establishments" for the International Association of Drilling Contractors Annual Tax Symposium.

Practice Focus

Ms. Stone is seasoned in the areas of international tax and business transactions. She routinely advises clients on structuring inbound and outbound transactions for US and foreign clients. She also counsels on implementing global and regional tax minimization strategies. Ms. Stone is also knowledgeable in the tax structuring of foreign oil, gas, energy and related infrastructure projects, as well as in offshore inversion transactions. She provides insightful advice on transfer pricing planning and controversy, including competent authority proceedings and advance pricing agreements.

Professional Associations and Memberships

• American Bar Association - Section on Taxation
• Houston Bar Association - Section on Taxation
• State Bar of Texas - Section on Taxation

Admission

Texas~United States (1982)

Education

University of Texas  (J.D. Honors) (1981)
Texas A&M University  (Bachelor of Business Administration summa cum laude) (1978)