Tax
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 2
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Provided by Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Tax:
The practice encompasses all principal forms of corporate transactions, including M&A and dispositions, spin-offs, and joint ventures. It includes hedge fund and private equity fund formations, tax issues associated with financings, including borrower, lender and capital markets representations, real estate transactions, bankruptcy and restructuring matters, and international tax planning matters.
Chambers Review
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP has an esteemed practice held in high regard for complex tax planning and structuring advice, with extensive cross-border expertise. Acts for high-profile organizations, including financial institutions, investment firms and Fortune 500 companies, on matters such as M&A and spinoff transactions. Additional proficiency in the tax aspects of fund formation and bankruptcy.
Work Highlights
- Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP acted as counsel to CVS Health on its $8 billion acquisition of Signify Health.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fried Frank are very commercial, clear and concise. They are valued business advisers."
"They always dig into complex issues that arise in our business and consistently anticipate client needs. It is clear they are focused on practical, holistic solutions."
"All partners have a great depth of knowledge. They are always available and very keen on client service."
"Fried Frank are very commercial, clear and concise. They are valued business advisers."
"They always dig into complex issues that arise in our business and consistently anticipate client needs. It is clear they are focused on practical, holistic solutions."
"All partners have a great depth of knowledge. They are always available and very keen on client service."
Notable Practitioners
Alan Kaden maintains a strong track record of advising clients on tax issues relating to complex corporate transactions.
"Alan has the most incredible temperament and can explain the most complex terms simply."
"Alan is incredibly creative and always responsive. He's fantastic from a client coverage perspective and he's commercial."
Michael Alter is an accomplished tax lawyer with particular expertise in advising on corporate transactions and securities offerings.
"Mike is magnificent at what he does."
Michelle Gold predominantly counsels investment funds on federal taxation and has a specialty in advising on partnership transactions.
"Michelle is someone I can rely on completely to solve technical and practical issues. I admire her way of addressing all client and investor issues consistently and smoothly."
Jason Schwartz is building an impressive tax practice that sees him advise on CLOs and ABS transactions. His clients include banks, funds and investment managers.
"Jason is a fantastic tax lawyer. He is knowledgeable, smart and responsive."
"Jason provides very practical guidance on our matters."
Shane Hoffmann is noted for handling tax issues stemming from high-value corporate and financing transactions.
"Shane provides clear explanations of complex issues and is proactive at solving issues in a practical way."
"He is incredibly technical and adept at explaining complex tax concepts to non-tax audiences."
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