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Shamsey T. Oloko is a New York tax attorney, business attorney, and trusted advisor who represents individuals, business owners, executives, professionals, and companies in complex tax, business, and financial matters. With nearly three decades of combined legal, tax, and Wall Street experience, Mr. Oloko focuses his practice on tax controversy, IRS and New York State tax disputes, criminal tax defense, business law, and corporate transactions.
Mr. Oloko regularly represents taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, and other taxing authorities in matters involving audits, tax appeals, collection actions, payroll tax disputes, sales tax controversies, unfiled tax returns, offers in compromise, installment agreements, innocent spouse claims, tax liens, levies, and other civil tax enforcement proceedings.
A substantial portion of Mr. Oloko’s practice involves advising and defending taxpayers facing heightened enforcement risks, including civil fraud examinations, criminal tax investigations, and tax-related prosecutions. He has represented clients throughout all stages of tax controversies, including audits, administrative appeals, federal investigations, and litigation. His experience includes representing criminal tax clients in federal court proceedings, including trial-level matters involving allegations of tax fraud, tax evasion, payroll tax violations, offshore reporting issues, and other federal tax offenses.
Because many tax controversies involve both legal and financial considerations, Mr. Oloko draws upon a unique combination of tax, corporate, and financial experience to help clients navigate high-stakes disputes with taxing authorities. He regularly counsels clients on strategies designed to minimize risk, preserve assets, and resolve disputes efficiently while protecting their long-term interests.
Mr. Oloko began his legal career with Bryan Cave LLP, where he represented clients in sophisticated corporate and financial transactions. Prior to entering private practice, he worked at Goldman Sachs & Co., where he gained valuable experience in financial markets, investment securities, and complex financial products. His Wall Street background provides him with a practical understanding of the financial realities that frequently underlie tax controversies, business disputes, and regulatory matters.
Mr. Oloko has worked at the Office of Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service. His commitment to taxpayer advocacy and tax administration has been recognized through his appointment by the United States Secretary of the Treasury to the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, an independent federal advisory committee established to provide recommendations for improving IRS operations and taxpayer service. He has also served as a member of the New York City Bar Association’s Committee on Taxation of Business Entities.
Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Oloko has maintained a strong commitment to professional leadership and community service. He is a founding member and former President of the Nigerian Lawyers Association and previously served on its Board of Directors. He has served the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association. He is also the recipient of Fordham University School of Law’s Ruth Whitehead Whaley Award, recognizing leadership, service, and professional achievement.
Mr. Oloko is known for providing practical, strategic, and results-oriented counsel to clients confronting complex tax, business, and financial challenges.
Representative Tax Controversy Matters
The following matters are representative of the types of engagements handled by Mr. Oloko. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in future matters.