Tax
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 3
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312 558 5600About
Provided by Winston & Strawn LLP
Winston & Strawn’s Illinois tax practice represents public and private companies across many industries, however, the practice is highly respected for its private equity fund tax planning expertise. Focused on middle-market funds, we have extensive experience with fund formations, business acquisitions and dispositions, business formations, mergers, and joint ventures.
The Winston Illinois team similarly has a tremendous amount of experience representing SBICs in company representations, using their tax structuring expertise. Additionally, we handle REITs and real estate finance, including foreign investments in the United States; real estate and mortgage debt investment structures; CLOs and offshore debt funds; offshore lending, including treaty-based structured; and investing in life insurance contracts.
Chambers Review
Winston & Strawn LLP has a respected practice that acts across a broad range of transactional, controversy and planning matters. It is particularly recognized for its expertise in the tax aspects of renewable energy projects, drawing on extensive equity finance expertise. The firm is highlighted for its attorneys' trial abilities in complex civil and criminal tax litigation and IRS appeals. It is increasingly active in auditing major league sports franchises.
Work Highlights
- Winston & Strawn represented MUFG Union Bank in the tax aspects of loans for several solar projects, for a value of $2.6 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Winston & Strawn has depth of experience and knowledge on complex business transactions. It has the ability to guide and support shareholders and executives, and exceptional professionalism in handling sensitive matters."
"The team at Winston & Strawn has depth of experience and knowledge on complex business transactions. It has the ability to guide and support shareholders and executives, and exceptional professionalism in handling sensitive matters."
Notable Practitioners
Chair of the tax group, Olga Loy has a strong reputation in the space. Her clients include high-profile investment firms and banks. She is routinely called upon to provide counsel on acquisitions and IPOs.
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Members
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Clients
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Allied Waste Corporation
Baird Capital Partners
EOS Partners
Exelon Corporation
Federal-Mogul Corporation
JP Morgan
Motorola
SPX Corporation
The Jordan Company
Waste Management
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Banks
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Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Health Care
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Software & Computer Services
Sports
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