During law school, Ben was the Executive Submissions Editor for the Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal and was actively involved in pro bono matters, dedicating time to asylum and immigration issues.

Ben also has a significant research background, including projects exploring mammalian phylogenetics, the formation and function of multimeric protein complexes in yeast models, stem cell differentiation and de-differentiation in murine models and pancreatic β-cell insulin-producing function in murine and human islets.

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Francisco is well versed in dealing with tax disputes for large multinationals with tax authorities all over the world.  He is particularly skilled in dealing with disagreements arising under international and EU tax law, International Investment Treaties, Double Tax Treaties and long-term concession agreements.

Prior to joining McDermott Will & Schulte, Francisco practised at a global law firm specialising in tax law and disputes.

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• Represented several US and UK UCITS in litigation seeking the repayment of allegedly discriminatory withholding taxes on dividends under the applicable DTT*
• Acted for +17 well-known MNEs in substantial claims tried under group litigation orders for restitution of corporation tax levied in breach of EU law*
• Advised a UK-resident individual on the application of the Standard for the Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information in Tax Matters and the UK-India DTT (and Protocol) in the context of a request by the Indian Tax authority for information concerning a UK bank account*
• Represented a Dutch-based company in First-Tier Tribunal proceedings concerning an exit tax charge arising from the transfer of the company’s place of effective management to the Netherlands*
• Represented an EU-based energy company bringing a state aid complaint against an EU member state concerning state aid granted through the imposition of different tax rates*
• Advised a UK-resident individual on income tax issues relating to a multi-million ICSID award*

*Matter handled prior to joining the firm.

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Glen maintains an active pro bono practice in which he has represented individuals in clemency and expungement proceedings, nonprofit entities, and public benefit corporations.

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• Represented a nationally recognized family-owned consumer products manufacturer in its conversion to a statutory benefit corporation

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