Tax
USA Guide 2024 : New York
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Chambers Review
Kirkland & Ellis LLP provides cogent and effective tax counsel in a variety of fields spanning tax planning and controversy matters. Held in high regard for its adept handling of M&A as well as investment fund work. Handles the tax implications of restructurings and real estate investments. Has a number of private equity firms as well as household-name hospitality and healthcare corporations on its client roster.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland advised BAE Systems on the tax aspects of its $5.5 billion acquisition of Ball Corp’s defense and commercial space unit.
Strengths
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"They have a strong sense of what's market, and have great client service. They can tailor advice appropriately to what you need."
"The K&E team is very capable and commercial in their recommendations."
"They are my go-to tax adviser."
"They have a strong sense of what's market, and have great client service. They can tailor advice appropriately to what you need."
"The K&E team is very capable and commercial in their recommendations."
"They are my go-to tax adviser."
Notable Practitioners
Dean Shulman offers a wealth of knowledge in tax matters. He frequently represents clients from the pharmaceutical sector as well as private equity firms in transactions.
Sara Zablotney offers significant experience in transactional tax matters, including cross-border M&A. She also handles deals such as divestitures and spin-outs.
"She is extraordinary with clients."
Jared Rusman focuses his practice on the tax aspects of corporate transactions, including M&A and restructurings. His clients include manufacturers and private equity firms.
Mark Schwed focuses his practice on advising private equity funds and corporations on the tax aspects of complex transactions, including M&A, financings and divestitures. He has notable expertise in the real estate sector, often assisting with the formation of REITs.
"He is very commercial and knowledgeable."
"Mark is a talented M&A tax adviser."
"Mark is able to take very complex tax issues and distill them down to easily understandable insights that are relevant to our business goals."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kirkland & Ellis
New York