Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton fields a team which operates across the US and worldwide, advising on a broad range of non-contentious tax issues, including prestige M&A, investment fund structuring, and bankruptcies. The department has broad sector expertise, acting for multinational companies, private equity firms, and governments across the tech, industrial, and retail sectors, among others. Practice head Meyer Fedida is particularly adept in multijurisdictional M&A and private equity issues. Fedida is based in New York, where other key team members include Jason Factor, who is a key name for M&A and private funds liquidity, William McRae, a contact of multiple sovereign wealth funds, and Susanna Parker, whose particular specialism is the private equity sector. Maureen Linch, of the San Francisco office, covers transactional, structuring, and advisory tax matters, and has recent experience in the cryptocurrency sector. Swift Edgar joined the New York office in January 2024 from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, bringing further expertise in tax matters relating to corporate and capital markets transactions. Victoria Ju in New York is a name to note.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, based in New York, advises on tax issues relating to a diverse range of matters, including joint ventures, fund formations, restructurings, and M&A. The firm acts for a prestige client base, and during 2024 advised Paramount Global on its high profile merger with Skydance Media, a transaction valued at $28bn. Lauren Angelilli leads the department, and has expertise in M&A, restructurings, and joint ventures, including those involving complex cross-border aspects. Angelilli has strength in the tech, media, and retail industries, and is a key contact for major clients such as Disney, Aon, and Endeavor. Ronald Creamer has particular aptitude in cross-border transactions, including M&A and financing matters. Leonard Teti’s practice extends to M&A and private equity matters, with additional experience advising clients facing audits. Also key are Christopher Fargo, an expert in reorganizations, joint ventures, and securities offerings, with experience in the retail and energy sectors, and Andrew Davis, who contributes strength in the mining, media, and financial industries. Arvind Ravichandran has additional strength in restructuring transactions, financings, and private equity investments.

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP advises on a broad range of domestic and international transactions, providing expertise on acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, spin-offs, and IPOs, among other matters. Beyond its strength in domestic matters, the team has additional experience acting across Europe, Asia, and Latin America, with strength in the energy, tech, and manufacturing sectors, among others. David Schnabel heads the department, and has key expertise on tax aspects of M&A, recently advising ExxonMobil on its $59.5 bn acquisition of oil and gas company Pioneer Natural Resources. Neil Barr, who is the firm’s chairman and managing partner, is a key name. Lucy Farr is highly experienced in tax issues relating to corporate finance and derivatives, while Michael Mollerus advises on IPOs and spinoffs, and is particularly active on behalf of clients in the corporate, real estate, and private equity sectors. Corey Goodman advises on various tax aspects of a wide range of major transactions. Other core team members include private equity expert Ethan Goldman, and Patrick Sigmon, who has recent experience in matters relating to the taxation of cryptocurrency. All practitioners mentioned are based in New York.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP’s non-contentious tax team in New York advises clients from a broad range of sectors, including private equity, tech, healthcare, investment management, and financial services, on areas such as complex M&A, fund formation, international transactions, and joint ventures. Chair of practice Peter Schuur advises on a range of complex tax matters, specializing in public and private cross-border M&A and corporate transactions in insurance. Presiding partner Peter Furci advises on a broad range of corporate transactions alongside M&A and investment fund formation. Michael Bolotin targets both foreign and domestic investors, advising on real estate joint ventures, M&A, and the formation of real estate trusts. Erin Cleary focuses on M&A transactions with clients in private equity and corporate. Stephen Jordan’s practice includes advising on tax aspects of cross-border and public company restructuring deals. Rafael Kariyev focuses on tax planning with private equity fund formation and M&A transactions, and Daniel Priest advises clients in the insurance industry on complex M&A transactions. Lena Smith focuses on complex public and private M&A transactions, joint ventures, and cross-border transactions.

Offering a comprehensive range of corporate tax matters and a strong reputation for managing multibillion-dollar fund mandates, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP represent leading asset management firms, private equity funds, and investment banks in a variety of asset management tax issues, M&A, spin-offs, joint ventures, real estate transactions, and international tax planning matters. Tax law expert Alan Kaden, located in Washington DC, advises public and private corporations and private equity clients on a full range of transactional tax issues. New York-based department chair David Shapiro is well-versed in tax issues and is a recognized leading practitioner in the fund formation sphere. Robert Cassanos in New York has extensive experience in a range of tax-related corporate transactions and advises on private equity and hedge funds in fixed income and real estate. DC’s Michael Alter focuses on complex transactions, including structuring and negotiation of mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions. Michelle Gold, also in DC, is an expert in private equity and hedge fund formations, including in the renewable energy sector. New York-based Joseph Fox advises on domestic and cross-border capital markets tax issues and Shane Hoffmann in DC is involved in federal income tax matters. Christopher Roman has departed the practice as of July 2024.

With a strong international reputation, Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s non-contentious tax practice group provides advice on a breadth of foreign tax issues and tax planning regarding domestic and cross-border M&A, fund formations, restructurings, bankruptcy reorganizations, real estate, and executive compensation arrangements. Chicago-based Todd Maynes focuses on tax aspects of debt restructurings, bankruptcy, and insolvency. Leading the New York tax practice group are Sara Zablotney and Dean Shulman, with extensive experience advising on a wide range of US and international tax matters and transactions involving limited liability companies, joint ventures, funds, and REITs. Rachel Cantor  in Chicago specializes in the tax aspects of complex business transactions, including domestic and cross-border M&A. Houston’s David Wheat handles bankruptcy, workout, and restructuring tax matters. New York-based Mark Schwed  advises on the structuring and negotiating of complex real estate transactions, and Joseph Tootle focuses on cross-border and international transactions. In Chicago, Lee Morlock advises on international tax planning and transactional matters, Mike Carew has expertise in cross-border and international transactions, while Anthony Sexton focuses on complex structuring issues. David Levy  and Elie Zolty are also key names.

Latham & Watkins LLP advise a wide range of industries, including financial services, energy, life sciences, and natural resources, on the full breadth of transactional tax practices, including cross-border and complex international issues and structures. Global chair Katharine Moir, based in San Francisco, advises leading private equity firms and companies on large and complex multi-billion dollar transactional issues. Chair of practice Jocelyn Noll, based in New York, has extensive experience in federal tax matters such as international M&A, joint ventures, restructurings, and public and private financings. Kirt Switzer in San Francisco represents corporations and investment banks in matters such as M&A, financings, and post-merger integration. Highly regarded Los Angeles-based Pardis Zomorodi advises on complex transactions, including M&A, spin-offs, and joint ventures. In Chicago, expert bankruptcy tax lawyer Joseph Kronsnoble  advises US and foreign debtors and creditors in bankruptcy reorganizations, and David Raab handles a range of tax matters for corporations and private equity firms such as The Carlyle Group and BC Partners. Washington DC’s Andrea Ramezan-Jackson is a sought-after tax advisor for Up-C transactions. Bryant Lee and Matthew Dewitz, chairs of the firm’s tax departments in Houston and New York, respectively, advise on significant tax transactions and high-profile tax matters such as T-Mobile’s multibillion-dollar merger. Scott Cockerham joined the firm from A&O Shearman in September 2024. Jiyeon Lee-Lim  retired from practice in January 2025.

Well-versed in high-value deals with expertise in complex tax-specific matters, McDermott Will & Schulte’s practice extends to restructuring and private client work, international comprehensive federal tax advice, and advising high-profile clients, including PepsiCo, Credit Suisse, and Bank of America. Global head Timothy Shuman in Washington DC focuses on corporate and international tax matters, including cross-border deals and tax issues involving private equity funds. Michael Bruno in Florida advises multinational companies and entrepreneurs on domestic and international tax matters. Lowell Yoder, based in Illinois, specialises in international acquisitions and restructurings. Florida’s Steven Hadjilogiou advises on tax planning and structuring alongside Dominika Korytek in California, who also has a specific focus on companies in the tech industry. New-York based John Lutz has expertise in tax aspects of investment funds, structured finance, and corporate mergers. Illinois-based Jeffrey Maydew handles business taxation, M&A, and tax planning in the aerospace, defense, e-commerce, and pharma industries. Washington DC’s Caroline Ngo and David Noren are experts in international tax planning, and head of corporate tax practice, Michael Wilder, advises on post-merger corporate integration and high-profile transactions. Joining the firm during 2024 were Susan Ryba from Baker McKenzie LLP, Mohsen Ghazi from in-house, and Hudson Todd from Ropes & Gray LLP. The team in New York has expanded following the merger with Schulte Roth & Zabel, with key names including David Wermuth, who has recently advised on the formation of a single investment fund for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Andrea Mandell, who is experienced in advising on the tax aspects of securitization deals. Other key figures include Shlomo Twerski, Philippe Benedict, and Philippe Benedict, who are all particularly adept in advising on tax matters relating to investment funds. James McCann has joined the firm from Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C..

The transactional tax practice at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York advises Fortune 500 companies, investment firms and financial institutions on high-profile restructuring matters and multi-billion dollar transactions. The practice is co-led by Jeffrey Samuels, Brad Okun, Scott Sontag, and Lindsay B. Parks. Jeffrey Samuels handles complex domestic and international transactions such as M&A, spin-offs, and partnership and joint venture transactions. Brad Okun has expertise in cross-border investing and experience in advising limited liability companies and partnerships. Scott Sontag is particularly adept in transactions involving the formation and acquisition of REITs as well as real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and workouts. Lindsay B. Parks advises investment funds on the negotiating and structuring of a broad range of international and domestic transactions. Brian S. Grieve, Robert Killip, and Brian Krause advise on a broad range of tax matters such as M&A, structuring, cross-border transactions, and joint ventures. Robert Holo also has expertise in migration, redomiciliation, and expatriation transactions and advises on federal tax matters alongside Matthew Jordan. All lawyers mentioned are in New York.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP advises international and domestic corporations, banks, and investment funds on the full spectrum of deal and fund capabilities, with particular emphasis on private equity, including fund formation and fundraising. Co-head Marcy Geller in New York specializes in a wide range of tax matters and recently represented KKR in various acquisitions. Nancy Mehlman also co-leads with specific expertise in M&A, real estate transactions, and fund formations, recently advising on BlackStone Real Estate’s multi-billion dollar acquisition. Jonathan Goldstein advises on tax matters related to renewable energy transactions, corporate restructurings, and bankruptcies, as well as cross-border matters. Drew Purcell is adept in a broad range of tax matters, including private equity transactions and fund formations. Russell Light is experienced in M&A, joint ventures, financing and real estate transactions, and bankruptcy matters, and Sophie Staples advises private equity sponsors and portfolio companies on tax aspects of investments, acquisitions, and divestitures. In Washington DC, Benjamin Rippeon represents complex and high-profile transactions both domestically and internationally. Joining the practice is Adam Arikat from Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP’s non-transactional tax team focuses on a range of large, complex, and cross-border matters, including M&A, restructurings, spin-offs, joint ventures and debt and equity offerings for multinational corporations in industries spanning finance, tech, energy, real estate, and pharma. A recent highlight is the group’s representation of ANSYS, Inc. in its acquisition at a value of $35bn. Palo Alto’s Emily Lam co-heads the group with leading experience in complex audits and appeals, closing agreements, and advising tax-exempt organizations on charitable giving issues. Co-head Victor Hollender in New York advises publicly traded organizations, financial institutions, foreign governments, and funds in real estate and private equity investments. Previous head of team Eric Sensenbrenner in Washington DC has a particular expertise within international transactional tax planning including foreign tax credit, transfer pricing, and subpart F. Moshe Spinowitz, based in Boston, regularly advises multinational companies on cross-border M&A and post-acquisition restructuring and pharma and tech companies on intellectual property holdings structuring. Chicago’s Sarah Beth Rizzo focuses on a wide range of federal income tax planning matters such as REIT transactions, M&A, and matters surrounding the IRS. Steven Matays departed the practice in June 2024.

The New York-based non-contentious tax group at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz handles complex and high-value financings and restructurings, M&A, spin-offs, and joint ventures, advising a vast range of major industries.Jodi Schwartz and Deborah Paul have vast experience advising on cross-border corporate transactions such as strategic acquisitions and private equity buyouts, representing a wide range of industries. T Eiko Stange advises on transactions spanning a range of industries including tech, pharma, media and entertainment, real estate, and telecoms. Joshua Holmes, Tijana Dvornic, and Rachel Reisberg advise on tax aspects of spin-offs, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, and financial instruments.

The New York and Washington DC-based team at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has a strong handle on non-contentious tax matters, including those relating to private equity, commercial transactions, financing, and capital markets, advising significant entrants to the funds and private equity market, including family offices and pension funds. Joseph Pari, head of group, and Devon Bodoh have a breadth of experience in advising large household names on multibillion-dollar domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. As a recognized expert in federal income tax matters, Stuart Goldring advises debtors, creditors, acquirers, and investors in financially troubled companies. Robert Frastai and Andrew Morris are skilled in advising fund and asset managers on tax aspects of a wide range of domestic and international funds. Greg Featherman is an expert in the bankruptcy and international tax sphere. Chayim Neubort handles transactions in a wide range of industries such as healthcare, tech, pharma, and media. Noah Beck represents private equity sponsors and portfolio companies on transactional matters, while Graham Magill focuses on federal income taxation regarding cross-border M&A, spin-offs, and restructurings. Steven Lorch has joined the group from Bracewell LLP, while partners Daniel Nicholas and David Levy  have departed the firm.

A&O Shearman’s non-contentious tax group has combined expertise in strategic tax planning advice, cross-border structuring and restructuring, and tax controversy matters for clients in sectors such as investment banking firms, financial advisors, and multinational companies. Split between New York and Menlo Park, Larry Crouch leads the practice with strong expertise in tax planning for M&A, capital markets, and joint ventures, representing clients including Celanese and CVS Health. In New York, Dave Lewis and Jack Heinberg have significant experience in domestic and international tax planning alongside Caroline Ladipus in San Francisco, and Derek Kershaw focuses on transactional work, including joint ventures, REITs, and private equity. Ryan Bray in Dallas represents clients including Paramount Global and Dycom Industries on corporate and international tax matters.

The non-contentious tax group at Eversheds Sutherland, based in Washington DC and Atlanta, advises on a full range of tax matters, with clients including household names from a wide range of industries spanning tech, manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, real estate, and energy. Robert Chase leads the group with extensive experience in advising large multinational corporations in connection with M&A, internal restructurings, domestic and cross-border financing transactions, and internal tax positions. Mary Monahan is highly regarded in advising on international tax planning for corporate acquisitions and restructurings, interest and employment tax matters, permanent establishment issues, and more. Xenia Garofalo offers guidance to institutional and global investors, multinational corporations, and fund sponsors. Daniel McKeithen in Atlanta advises on REITs, federal tax planning and controversies, fund formations, and corporate tax matters. Wes Sheumaker, Randy Buchanan, and Frank Comparetto also have vast experience in the international tax planning sphere.

Working across the US and London, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP’s non-contentious tax group has considerable experience advising multinational corporations, sovereign wealth funds, joint ventures, and investment funds on a variety of tax-related matters, including spin-offs and split-offs, M&A, capital markets offerings, investment fund formation, and real estate acquisition and disposition. Co-head Eric Sloan, based in both New York and Washington DC, has vast experience in transactional and structuring matters, cross-border M&A, tax planning, and spin-offs, including advising on Up-C IPOs. Pamela Endreny in New York advises on the tax aspects of many of the transactions the group handles, as well as joint ventures, spin-offs, and M&A, and Edward Wei advises on tax aspects of public company spin-offs. In Los Angeles, Dora Arash focuses on federal income tax planning and tax controversy matters, and Lorna Wilson has expertise in tax planning for real estate transactions. DC-based Matt Donnelly specializes in reverse Morris Trust transactions, capital markets transactions, spin-offs, and more.

The ‘responsive, technical, and creative’ non-contentious tax group at Hogan Lovells US LLP provides their expertise to a range of sectors, including real estate, automotive, energy, healthcare, tech, and financial institutions. Josh Scala in San Francisco leads the team with extensive experience in advising on the formation of real estate joint ventures and investment trusts. Based in Washington DC, Cristina Arumi is particularly adept in advising on REITs as well as on tax implications on cross-border transactions, Jasper Howard is adept in obtaining PLRs from the IRS and advising on the restructurings of multibillion-dollar companies, and Scott Lilienthal specialises in public finance. Steven Schneider and Jeffrey Uffner have joined the group from Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, as well as Nicola Lemay from Foley Hoag LLP, bringing a wealth of experience in advising on M&A, partnership tax matters, intellectual property transactions, and the financing of renewable energy projects.

Mayer Brown’s full-service transactional tax team advises international businesses, asset managers, and large financial institutions such as American Express, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley on an array of matters such as state and local tax, M&A, and divestitures, as well as specialized areas of tax including public and private debt, bonds, and various tax-advantaged securities. The practice is co-led by New York’s Brian Kittle and Jason Bazar, who advise on financing and business combination transactions, as well as tax expert Thomas Kittle-Kamp in Chicago. Lucas Giardelli in New York advises a wide range of industries on cross-border tax matters such as post-acquisition integration. San Francisco’s Remmelt Reigersman advises on capital markets transactions and financing transactions, while Michelle Jewett in New York focuses on all areas of federal income taxation. JoonBeom Pae manages M&A and renewable energy and infrastructure deals.

The non-contentious tax group at White & Case LLP has expertise in multijurisdictional transactions, advising multinational corporations, investment and sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, governments, and more in major industries including real estate, tech, pharma, metals and mining, and healthcare. The group also has strong experience in advising on various tax aspects of renewable energy projects. Sang Ji leads the practice with experience extending to stock and asset acquisitions, including tax-free reorganizations as well as cross-border transactions. Focusing on complex business transactions, Scott Fryman has considerable experience advising on SPAC IPOs. David Dreier and Steven Gee advise on tax matters related to M&A, securitization transactions, intellectual property, and restructurings. In Washington DC, Jeffrey Davis is particularly skilled in advising on tax issues related to renewable energy projects, and Eric Urschel advises on partnerships, REITs, and tax treaties. Houston’s Chad McCormick’s expertise lies in the energy and oil and gas sectors. All lawyers are based in New York unless otherwise mentioned.

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP has a strong financial services focus, advising domestic and multinational corporations, private equity firms, and investment banks on complex transactions, including M&A, spin-offs, and joint ventures. The firm also has vast experience with bankruptcy tax matters, ERISA issues, and REMIC taxation. Practice lead Linda Swartz is ‘knowledgeable, practical, and personable,’ specializing in corporate reorganizations, debt restructurings, and distressed M&A. Andrew Carlon focuses on corporate transactions such as cross-border restructurings and a variety of spin-offs, including pro-rata spin-offs and IPO-spin combinations. Jon Brose advises on commercial transactions and capital market activities and has experience with a variety of investment strategies. William Walsh is also a key figure within the group. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.

Dechert LLP has a strong focus on financial services and asset management, with particular expertise in private equity and innovative fund structuring, including crypto-related work. The firm advises on corporate transactions, restructurings, and fund formation, as well as major global corporate and capital markets deals. The team is well regarded for its work in private equity-led deals and structured finance. Joshua Milgrim in New York leads the practice, advising on high-value transactions for a variety of industries, including tech, life sciences, and financial services. Joseph A. Riley, also New York-based, advises fund managers and investors on a wide range of fund types, including specialized asset classes such as cryptocurrency funds. Washington DC’s William Cejudo specializes in tax matters relating to structured finance transactions and is particularly adept at advising on investment vehicles alongside David Passey in New York.

DLA Piper LLP (US)’s non-contentious tax group advises on complex corporate and financing transactions, with expertise spanning corporate and private equity M&A, public deals, REITs, tax equity and credits, capital markets, fund formations, and securitizations. In New York, practice lead Gerald Rokoff offers deep experience within financial and insurance products and M&A transactions. Also in New York, Shiukay Hung heads the US REIT tax subgroup, specializing in complex transactions in the REIT sector, and Drew Young and Marc Casale are highly regarded for their work on clean energy transferable tax credits. Brian Hamano in Los Angeles has considerable experience in the tax insurance space. ‘Brilliant’ John Wei in Boston advises on a spectrum of structures and asset classes, including real estate and tax risk insurance. Reza Nader joined the team from Baker McKenzie LLP in January 2026. Tom Geraghty has left the firm.

With strong experience in the life sciences sector, Freshfields LLP advises domestic and international clients such as Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca on various transactional tax matters, including acquisitions, divestitures, capital markets transactions, and investment strategies. Steven Matays joined the group’s New York practice from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in June 2024, bringing a wealth of experience in cross-border M&A, complex debt and equity offerings, and joint ventures. In Washington DC, Claude Stansbury advises financial institutions and multinational companies on financings, restructurings, and disposals. Joe Soltis in New York advises on multibillion-dollar deals spanning sectors such as life sciences, manufacturing, and software.

Goodwin advises a wide range of industries, from private equity to tech. With particular strength in the life sciences and real estate sectors, the group advises on REITs, company formations, M&A, joint ventures, public and private securities offerings, and more. The group is led by Neal Sandford in Boston, who holds particular expertise in structuring tax-sensitive commercial transactions, international tax issues, and workouts. Co-chair Kelsey LeMaster in San Francisco advises on fund formations, investment structuring, REITs, and real estate transactions. New York’s Janet Andolina specializes in general corporate, real estate, and international taxation matters. Other key figures within the practice include tax experts Edward Glazer and Howard Cubell in Boston, and Romina Weiss in New York.

Offering tax structuring work for a broad spectrum of clients, the ‘remarkable’ team at Holland & Knight LLP has strong expertise in cross-border M&A, transfer pricing planning, structuring, and federal, state, and foreign tax planning. William Sherman co-heads the group from Florida alongside Stewart Kasner, where he focuses on sophisticated tax planning for a diverse range of clients, including in the petrochemicals, real estate, pharma, and aluminum industries. In Dallas, co-head Mark Melton has considerable experience in the private equity and hedge fund sphere, advising on fund formation, deal acquisitions, and audit representation. Sean Sullivan in Tennessee advises on ESOPs, employee benefits, and pension and retirement plans. Amish Shah in Washington DC and Houston’s Roger Aksamit are particularly active in the energy sector, alongside Ryan Phelps, who joined the firm in June 2024 from Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Christopher Rizek has also joined the group from Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered in March 2024.

The non-contentious tax group at Morrison Foerster has a wealth of experience in advising multinational companies, investors, non-profit organizations, private equity sponsors, and hedge and real estate funds on the full spectrum of corporate tax matters, complex capital markets work, operational tax planning, and general business and transactional matters. The practice is led by Anthony Carbone in New York, who specializes in high-profile bankruptcy matters, a broad range of securities offerings, and corporate finance transactions. Bernie Pistillo in San Francisco has strong expertise in tax controversies and international M&A and restructurings. In San Diego, Shane Shelley advises REITs and real estate, renewable energy, and financial services clients on sophisticated tax matters. The ‘extremely talented’ David Sturgeon in Los Angeles handles a wide variety of tax work for the tech, real estate, and financial services sectors. Joy MacIntyre and Katherine Erbeznik have departed the firm. Richard Nugent joined the team in April 2025 from Jones Day, and now chairs the global tax practice.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP’s transactional tax team offers a broad range of tax advice to clients in the tech, energy, infrastructure, and logistics markets. Eric Wall leads the group from San Francisco and focuses on corporate and partnership taxation. New York’s John Narducci advises on tax aspects of M&A, energy market transactions, financings, and securities offerings. Also in San Francisco, SeoJung Park advises on private equity and venture financings in the tech and life sciences sectors, and Kimberly Loocke specializes in corporate and real estate transactions as well as tax controversy and operational matters.

The ‘responsive and professional’ team at Vinson & Elkins LLP advises on a variety of tax matters, including those relating to REITs, energy sector work, and funds work, as well as advising public and private corporations, private equity funds, investors, and SPACs on various complex transactions. Leading the group is Ryan Carney in Houston, advising on M&A, joint ventures, divestitures, and public offerings, and David Peck in Dallas, who advises private equity clients on fund formations and investment partnerships. In Washington DC, Gary Huffman focuses on domestic and international tax planning as well as structuring for MLPs. Other key figures within the practice include New York’s ‘impressive’ Ron Nardini, as well as the ‘very knowledgeable’ Sean Moran in Austin and Lauren Collins in Los Angeles. Jorge Medina and Jenny Speck have joined the firm from A&O Shearman and Bracewell LLP, respectively.

The non-contentious tax group at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, primarily based in New York, advises on various transactions in a variety of sectors, including financial, insurance, tech, and funds. Christopher Peters leads the group with expertise in advising on capital markets transactions and on fund-related matters. Guy Inbar is particularly experienced in the formation of REITs, spin-offs, real estate, and leveraged buyouts. Elizabeth Buckley Lewis advises non-profit organizations, Arthur Lynch represents clients in the insurance sector, investors, and underwriters, and Vadim Mahmoudov has particular expertise in fund formations and domestic and cross-border M&A. Other key figures within the practice include Russell Pinilis, Isaac Silverstein, and Yaniv Maman in Houston.

Winston & Strawn LLP’s transactional tax practice advises on fund formations, M&A and dispositions, formations, and joint ventures, as well as on securitization and offshore investment transactions. The group has a particular strength within the energy sector, with experience in M&A and tax equity financings in district energy, transmission lines, and more. In Chicago, practice lead Olga Loy is particularly experienced in representing corporations on the tax structuring of IPOs, SPACs, spin-offs, and general tax planning. Dennis Kelly focuses his practice within the real estate and finance sectors. Donald Goff has particular experience with M&A and transactions within the private equity sphere. Dallas’ Louis Jenull is active within the energy sector, advising on oil and gas transactions and the development of renewable energy projects and the subsequent investments. Jennifer Morgan in Los Angeles is also particularly adept in energy-related transactions, and Chicago’s Angela Rohman-Russo is praised as a ‘fantastic tax lawyer’ with extensive M&A and financing experience.

Akin has a strong presence in the energy sector as the ‘go-to tax counsel’ for corporations such as Diamondback Energy, Excelsior Energy Capital, and Saxum Energy Partners. The practice, led by Patrick Fenn and Stuart Leblang in New York, advises on a client’s tax obligations in a wide variety of matters including; mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and joint ventures. Fenn works on fund-related tax matters related to complex multijurisdictional and domestic transactions whilst Leblang possesses valuable regulatory tax expertise built during his time at the US treasury. Alexander Specht, Johnathan Pavlich, and Ryan Dahan bring valuable commercial expertise to the practice.

Baker Botts L.L.P.  focuses on conventional and renewable energy clients, providing ‘expert analysis’ on the tax implications of debt financings, m&a deals, corporate reorganizations, and restructurings. The practice is spearheaded by Derek Green in Houston, who is very active in the renewable energy industry, and Steve Marcus in Dallas, who excels at tax planning for American and international companies. Another key figure in the practice is Houston’s Michael Bresson who advises public and private companies on tax structuring for REITS, MNP’s, and joint ventures. Renn Neilson in Dallas has a strong record in state and local taxation work.

Baker McKenzie provides tax assistance to multinational corporations such as Berkshire Hathaway and Intel. The practice is collectively chaired by Salim Rahim and Julia Skubis Weber, which does a lot of federal tax credit work but is also equipped to advise on joint ventures, transaction financing, and securitizations. The team is bolstered by the work of David Goldman in Los Angeles, a reference in the transactional tax space, and Chicago’s Maher Haddad who excels at structuring complex investments. Reza Nader departed the team in January 2026.

In New York, the multifaceted tax practice at Clifford Chance is very active in the investment, real estate, and energy sectors, representing companies like Blackrock and Onex. Paul Seraganian forms the bedrock of the practice and works predominantly for sponsors in developing tax structures for acquisitions and joint ventures for domestic and international deals. Other key figures in the team include Phillip Wagman, who works on M&A deals and securitization transactions, Michael Seaton, a REIT specialist, and Avrohom Gelber, who has demonstrated a strong track record in cross-border financing and structuring. Todd Lowther is also a key name.

The tax practice at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, jointly chaired by Cecelia Philipps Horner in Richmond and Houston’s Robert McNamara, is noted for its capabilities in energy and transactional tax matters, working on REITS, securitizations, and major commercial deals. Horner leverages a wealth of corporate finance experience in her practice and is very active in the real estate sector, working on several mortgage back securitizations for firms like JP Morgan. Mcnamara has a strong presence in the renewable energy space and has established experience in advising clients on a broad spectrum of work including tax equity investments, joint ventures, and partnerships.

Linklaters LLP acts for multinational corporations, investment firms, and sovereign wealth funds in a broad variety of middle market and multi-billion dollar deals. In New York, Max Levine forms the bedrock of a practice, that is well-versed in domestic and international tax law and regularly advises on the creation and structuring of funds. Levine boasts a strong presence in the private equity space, working alongside Michael Rodgers in Washington DC, whose energy specialization has contributed to the firm’s increased market presence in the renewables sector.

Miller & Chevalier Chartered has longstanding experience providing tax assistance to some of the world’s largest corporations, such as Netflix, T Mobile, and Mcdonalds. The practice, which Layla Asali leads in Washington DC, stands out for its comprehensive understanding of US tax legislation, frequently liaising with federal agencies on behalf of their clients. Asali can handle the full range of tax matters, from M&A deals to restructurings. Rocco Femia and Jorge Castro bolster the team’s regulatory skillset, due to their previous experience at the IRS and the US Treasury respectively.

At Norton Rose Fulbright, the practice ‘possesses a comprehensive understanding of US and non-US tax laws’ to advise clients in the energy and investment sectors on transactional tax planning, tax credits, abatement agreements, and restructurings. The practice is jointly led by Robert Morris in Houston, who is well-equipped to advise clients on IRS regulatory compliance alongside William Cavanagh in New York, who is ‘known for his excellent intuition’. He predominantly focuses on corporate tax matters, notably working on the recent multi-billion dollar redevelopment of Terminal 1 at John F Kennedy Airport.

Sullivan & Worcester LLP is praised for its REIT work but is equipped to handle the full spectrum of tax matters, led by Ameek Ashok Ponda and Richard Jones in Boston. Ponda focuses on public and private REITS in the commercial and residential sector whilst Jones is knowledgeable of state and local tax matters in Massachusetts. The practice remains active in a number of sectors, they have been advising the Broadstone Group on the international tax considerations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Other noteworthy figures in the team include Douglas Stransky and Sarah Wellings.

Arnold & Porter‘s tax team is split into distinct segments which individually focus on tax-exempt organizations, private clients, transactions, and compensation. In Washington DC, practice head James Joseph is particularly active in the philanthropic sector, advising the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub and Open Philanthropy. He is well-regarded for his tax work relating to medical and scientific research. His co-chair Laura Abramowitz has a transactional focus, assisting clients with major deals in private equity, technology, and banking markets, showcasing a strong track record in M&A, bankruptcy, and insolvency work. Bridget Weiss is a key member of the tax-exempt sub-practice, helping clients navigate a fast-changing tax landscape and preparing them for government investigations.

Bracewell LLP has a strong presence in the energy markets, particularly in the oil & gas sector, spearheaded by Elizabeth McGinley, who advises on both renewable and conventional energy tax matters alongside Houston’s Gregory Bopp who has a background advising on masters limited partnerships but has a skillset that extends to mergers and joint ventures. The practice boasts Chevron, TC Energy, and Entenergy as clients, advising them on federal tax credits and remaining compliant with IRS regulations. Peter Rogers joined the firm in November 2024 from  Vinson & Elkins LLP while J. Dean Hindeliter joined the team from Winston & Strawn LLP. Jennifer Speck and Steven Lorch  have left the firm.

 

In New York, Marco Blanco and Klas Holm chair the tax practice at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP, which particularly shines in international tax matters, working on Islamic finance matters, foreign investment authorities, and sovereign wealth funds. Blanco is a respected international tax attorney and arbitrator and is well-known in the market for tax work related to portfolio acquisition and financial structuring. The bilingual Holm has experience working with US federal investors, assisting them with debt restructurings and operations structuring. Beth Kerwin and Olga Beloed are important members of the team.

Fenwick & West LLP focuses on the life sciences and technology sectors, representing reputable corporations such as Coinbase Global, Morphic Holdings, and Alpine Immune Sciences. The practice is chaired by Larissa Neumann in Mountain View California who focuses on acquisition work and tax structuring. The team has built a solid reputation in the digital assets and cryptocurrency space, bolstered by the work of David Forst in Silicon Valley.

The ‘strong and close-knit’ tax team at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP  provides tax assistance to internationally significant corporations like Griffin Global Asset Management, United Airlines, and Bloomsbury Publishing. The practice is led by Andrew H. Braiterman in New York who focuses on M&A deals and transaction structuring whilst Alan Kravitz demonstrates a strong track record in the transport sector, particularly in aviation. Charles Wachsstock focuses on employee-focused tax matters and executive compensation.

New York’s Nora Burke chairs the tax practice at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP  which is adept at handling restructurings post-acquisition, fund creation, and advice on IRS compliance. Julia Divola, out of San Francisco, works primarily on M&A and regularly assists Amazon with its tax work. Michael Kosnitzky splits his time between Miami and New York and is praised for his ‘deep knowledge of the law and business’. He splits his focus between private clients and commercial work. Larry Sannicandro joined the firm from McCarter & English, LLP in July 2024 whilst Keith Blum has left the firm.

Reed Smith LLP boasts a team of ‘great transactional tax lawyers’ who advise leading domestic and international corporations across the entertainment, biotechnology, and investment sectors. The practice which also has a strong track record assisting private clients, is jointly led by James Trandler in New York, who leverages decades of transactional expertise to advise on mergers and complex structuring work, alongside Angelo Ciavarella who works on leveraged free buyouts and joint ventures, particularly in emerging technology markets. In Houston, Ron Scharnberg excels at handling federal tax matters whilst Robert Phillpott strengthens the practice with his ability to handle the full spectrum of tax matters.

Steptoe LLP, led by Beth Tractenberg in New York, provides tax assistance to market-leading firms in the retail, tech, and financial services sectors. The ‘technical, knowledgeable’ team advises on federal regulatory compliance, SPAC transactions, and corporate restructurings. Key lawyers in the practice include Amanda Pedvin Varma, Lisa Zarlenga , and Phil West, all of whom are based in Washington DC.

 

BakerHostetler assists several foundations and not-for-profit organizations with their tax work yet still retains the expertise to advise investment funds with cross-border transaction structuring, tax credits, and aquisitional matters. The practice, led by Jeffery Parvano in Washington DC, offers a wealth of federal experience on its bench as evidenced by Parvano’s tenure in the tax policy department in the US Treasury. Matthew Wochok joined the firm from Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP  in April 2024.

 

Nicole Bouchard chairs the tax practice at Brown Rudnick LLP, which is active in various corporate tax and restructuring matters for clients in the technology, financial services, and transportation sectors. In New York, Bouchard excels at handling Chapter 11 proceedings and is involved in the bankruptcy cases of Purdue Pharma, BlockFi, and Coach USA. In Washington DC, Peter Farrell  focuses on federal taxation whilst New York’s Kevin Brown excels at handling M&A deals and matters pertaining to employee benefits and executive compensation.

Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered led by Johnathan Brenner in New York, focuses on both international and domestic funds, assisting with both the formation and management phase. He shares leadership with Anne O’Brien out of Washington DC, who predominantly works with trusts and estates on a wide variety of matters, ranging from assisting private clients with the tax implications of the estate planning process to advising corporations on their fiduciary duties in trusts. Other key lawyers in the team include Josiah Child in New York and Alison Egan in Washington DC.

Choate, Hall & Stewart, led by private equity specialist Olivier Léger in Boston, focuses on local and international transactional tax matters, showcasing a strong track record in the investment, venture capital, and financial services sectors. Léger equipped to assist private companies throughout the entire lifecycle of their development, assisting in the initial fund formation all the way through to joint ventures and mergers. He primarily acts on the sponsor side. John Chambers is a key cog in the team, working on international and domestic matters and demonstrating a particularly strong aptitude for tax matters in the technology sector. He recently advised PPA Tour on the tax implications of their merger with Major League Pickleball.

Cooley LLP ’s tax practices represent Uber Technologies, Snowflake, and several other leading firms in the financial services, technology, and life sciences industries. Todd Gluth spearheads the practice in San Diego, which frequently advises clients on the tax implications of large-scale M&A deals, financial restructurings, and joint ventures. Bluth is a technology specialist, involved in some of the industry’s biggest deals including advising Auditboard on their $3bn acquisition by Hg. Other key names in the practice include Eileen Marshall in Washington DC, Rick Jantz,  and Alexander Lee who are both based in Los Angeles.

The tax team at K&L Gates consists of ‘highly skilled professionals who bring a wealth of experience and a diverse range of expertise’, under the stewardship of Randy Clark in Charlotte and Adam Tejeda out of New York. The team displays a strong track record in cross-border and domestic tax planning, private credit fund structuring, and offering IRS guidance. Tejeda is active in the private investment space and is known in the market for his work on pre-sale tax structuring. Clark has a broad skill set and has received praise for his advice on syndicated lending arrangements and matters relating to the healthcare sector.

The team at Katten provides specialist tax advice, representing founders and investors in the structuring of startup businesses and venture capital investments along with work on deal-specific tax planning and advice on business transactions. Saul Rudo heads the Chicago-based practice, noted for his ‘deep understanding of accounting, finance in addition to the tax issues’, combining expertise in mergers and acquisitions with experience supporting family offices with both establishment and operation. Valentina Famparska is also a key name, and focuses her practice on the federal income tax aspects of complex transactions.

In New York, Barry Herzog chairs HSF Kramer’s tax practice, which advises clients on transaction tax structures, restructuring in the event of bankruptcy, and compliance with local and state regulations. Herzog is particularly active in the real estate, energy, and retail sectors whilst Avi Reshtick has a strong track record in debt financing and restructuring work, evidenced by his involvement in a multi-billion dollar reorganization plan of Purdue Pharmaceuticals after a case that went to the supreme court. Pamela Capps is a key lawyer in the team, demonstrating proficiency in creating tax structures for joint ventures.

The tax practice at Duane Morris LLP possesses ‘an excellent mix of skill, client focus and commercial acumen’, jointly led by Stephen DiBonaventura in Philadelphia and Chicago’s Brian Kerwin. The practice advises a broad range of companies with tax work related to sale and leaseback transactions, REIT issues, fund structuring, and secondary shelf registrations. DiBonaventura focuses on M&A work as well as corporate restructurings while Anastasios Kastrinakis in New York, has a strong track record in multijurisdictional tax matters.

Jones Walker LLP handles state and local tax, trust and estates, credits, and transactional matters. The practice is jointly led by William M. Backstrom, Jr., Jonathan Katz, Jesse R. Adams, III  and David Edwards in New Orleans, and Kelly Rushin Lewis in Birmingham. The team is particularly active in the financial services sector, advising clients on bond issuances, low-income housing tax credits, and SALT matters relevant to the Gulf South.

The ‘extremely responsive’ tax team at McGuireWoods LLP splits its focus between private equity work, M&A, and energy matters, led by Gerald Thomas in Atlanta. Thomason structures transactions and acquisitions in a tax-efficient way for clients predominantly in real estate, private equity, and technology sectors. Durham McCormick advises on tax credits and treasury grants, boasting a strong track record in the renewable energy sector. Other key figures in the practice include Sabrina Conyers in Charlotte and Craig Bell in Richmond.

Sidley Austin LLP‘s tax practice is jointly led by Rachel Kleinberg in Palo Alto, Robert Kreitman in New York, and Chicago’s Rachel O’Neill, which frequently handles billion-dollar and middle-market transactions for clients in a number of sectors. Peter Edgerton splits his focus between insurance and financial services matters, assisting with M&A deals as well as joint ventures. O’Neill excels at REIT work whilst Chicago’s Scott Pollock is praised for his knowledge of state and federal tax credits.