Adam Beckerink is of counsel in Baker & McKenzie's Tax Group in Chicago. He advises multinational corporations and high net-worth individuals on a full range of tax issues, tax controversies and litigation. Mr. Beckerink has resolved, through litigation and settlement, some of the most difficult state tax matters before administrative appeal boards, tax tribunals and courts in Illinois and other states. He has also advised multinational corporations on multistate and federal tax planning, and the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Beckerink has authored several articles on tax law and worked on pro bono matters, including representing veterans before the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Mr. Beckerink is knowledgeable about state and local tax matters, and routinely represents clients in tax disputes, controversies and litigation with revenue authorities throughout the United States. His practice covers all facets of the tax planning and dispute resolution process, including audit, litigation and appeals in matters such as state False Claims Act tax defense, state tax refund class action defense, individual residency, telecommunications excise tax, and sales and income tax. He is a frequent speaker on a broad range of state and local tax issues.