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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is home to a notable team of practitioners with impressive experience across international and domestic tax. Regularly advises on complex tax planning and M&A matters. Accomplished in investment fund formation and insurance matters. With offices in New York, London and Paris, offers enviable experience advising a diverse client roster on cross-border tax.
Work Highlights
- Debevoise advised Spirit Airlines on its $6.6 billion sale to JetBlue Airways.
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"They’re always willing to make time for us as a client and bring their collective experiences to each issue."
"They’re always willing to make time for us as a client and bring their collective experiences to each issue."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Furci acts as the firm's presiding partner. He is known for working on behalf of private investment funds as well as handling large-scale corporate transactions.
"He is one of the few people we would call if we had a really tough tax question. He has excellent and sound judgment."
"He is extremely user-friendly. He is outstanding."
Peter Schuur is chair of the firm's global tax practice. He offers notable expertise handling corporate transactions on behalf of clients in the insurance sector, including M&A.
"He is exceptionally technically sound, very practical and very thoughtful in his approach."
Erin Cleary is noted for her skills handling the tax aspects of high-value transactions.
Michael Bolotin works with clients on tax aspects of private equity fund formation and real estate joint ventures. He also handles REIT and equipment finance-related tax work.
"He has very strong technical skills and an excellent commercial sense."
"He has deep knowledge and he provides views with a commercial approach."
Stephen Jordan is a talented tax practitioner who counts major private equity firms and investment managers among his stable of clients. He advices on the tax aspects of M&A and fund-raisings.
"He is responsive and always exhibits good judgment."
"He brings a unique in-house perspective to the practice. He is up to speed on all technical issues."
"Stephen is extremely capable and client service-oriented."
Rafael Kariyev is an up-and-coming tax partner in the firm's New York office. His practice focuses on the provision of tax planning advice to private investment funds and manager platforms.
"I think he is very sharp and has an excellent knowledge base."
"He is a hard-working, pragmatic and practical partner. He can make complex concepts understandable."
"Rafael is a pleasure to deal with. He provides expert advice, is responsive and thoughtful."