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Updated · Newsfile · Jun 1
Allison K. Perry Rejoins Bracewell as Houston Tax Partner After 7 Years at Shell
Updated
Updated · Newsfile · Jun 1

Allison K. Perry Rejoins Bracewell as Houston Tax Partner After 7 Years at Shell

1 articles · Updated · Newsfile · Jun 1

Summary

  • Bracewell said Allison K. Perry has returned to its Houston office as a tax partner, moving back to private practice after seven years as Shell's US lead employment tax counsel.
  • Perry's practice spans employee benefits, executive compensation and employment tax, including ERISA compliance and compensation issues tied to acquisitions, dispositions and restructurings.
  • Bracewell said her return strengthens its ability to advise energy-sector clients on complex employment-related tax matters in transactions and ongoing operations.
  • Perry began at Bracewell in 2003, became senior counsel in 2014 and left for Shell in October 2018 before rejoining the firm in 2026.

Insights

How will a top lawyer's return from Shell help energy firms navigate complex tax credits after 2025's policy overhaul?
With one benefits expert out and another in, is Bracewell strategically repositioning its energy tax practice?