NEW YORK (December 3, 2025) — International Tax Review/World Tax has selected Kostelanetz LLP as a Tier 1 Tax Controversy firm in the publication’s 2026 rankings guide. Additionally, four of the firm’s partners have been recognized as “Highly Regarded” tax controversy attorneys.
Both the New York and Washington, D.C. offices are ranked in Tier 1 for tax controversy. ITR/World Tax explains that its independent research and guides include “rankings and profiles of the most effective tax practitioners in the world, covering more than 140 jurisdictions located on every continent.”
In addition, four partners have been recognized as “Highly Regarded” by ITR/World Tax, including:
- Megan L. Brackney for Tax Controversy in New York
- Caroline D. Ciraolo for Tax Controversy in D.C.
- Christopher M. Ferguson for Tax Controversy in New York
- Bryan C. Skarlatos for Tax Controversy in New York
ITR/World Tax states that their “Highly Regarded” rank denotes attorneys who hold “a senior position” within their firm, have “broad general and unique deep specialized knowledge” of tax law, and have a “very strong and positive reputation in the market.”
Megan and Caroline have also been recognized as “Women in Tax Leaders” for 2026. ITR/World Tax describes its “Women in Tax Leader” list as a recognition of female practitioners who have “been ranked as either Highly Regarded, Notable Practitioner, or Rising Star. These practitioners are known for giving voice towards gender equality.”
In addition to the ITR/World Tax ranking, Kostelanetz was named 2026 “Law Firm of the Year” for tax controversy litigation by Best Law Firms, and Caroline was selected 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation and Controversy – Tax in Washington, D.C.
Megan, Chris, and Bryan were also recently selected, along with 17 other Kostelanetz attorneys, by Best Lawyers in America® for ranking: Megan for Tax Law and Litigation and Controversy – Tax in New York; Chris for Commercial Litigation and Litigation and Controversy – Tax in New York; and Bryan for Tax Law; Litigation and Controversy – Tax; and Criminal Defense: White Collar in New York.
About Kostelanetz LLP
For nearly 80 years, Kostelanetz LLP has built a global reputation as a law firm of choice for clients facing high-stakes controversies, negotiations with government agencies, and complex domestic and international tax planning decisions. Our attorneys have extensive experience in tax controversy, tax fraud defense, white-collar criminal defense, securities enforcement defense, trust and estate planning, transactional tax planning, and government investigations. We are regularly called upon to handle the most challenging and sensitive matters and internal investigations. Important parts of the firm’s practice also include commercial litigation and government procurement and contracting.
