Tax: Corporate & Finance | USA

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP attracts acclaim for its expert handling of complex capital markets and M&A transactions. Draws on strong global tax capabilities, offering notable experience in cross-border matters such as multinational joint ventures. Regularly acts for leading financial institutions and technology and pharmaceutical companies. Also noted for its strength in matters pertaining to the investment funds space, acting for a number of private equity funds and hedge funds. Advises major household name clients, including Google and 3M.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP boasts a dominant tax practice that offers high-level expertise across an impressive range of transactions. Held out as a marquee name for public company M&A and capital markets transactions. Attracts high-value mandates from its broad client roster, which includes several high-profile media and technology companies. Offers noted strength in matters with a cross-border dimension. Expertise also covers private equity deals.

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is admired for its sophisticated work across the breadth of domestic and cross-border transactional tax issues. Notable expertise in counseling financial institutions on structured products offerings. Also highlighted for its strength advising on the structuring of complex formations such as spin-mergers. Additional strength in the tax aspects of real estate transactions and frequently acts for the largest international investment banks.

Kirkland & Ellis is home to highly experienced practitioners noted for their expertise across a broad range of cross-border transactions, including restructurings and financings. Significant private equity capabilities complemented by its strong public company M&A practice. Particularly commended for providing tax advice in complex real estate transactions. Additional strength in ancillary areas such as executive compensation. Works with clients such as pension funds, energy companies and car makers.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP boasts an expert fund formation practice with extensive experience advising sponsors on transactional tax issues. Also advises on areas such as M&A and divestitures for a broad client base, which includes hospitality and technology companies. Noted for its work on high-value capital markets and real estate transactions. Strong skills in handling capital markets-related tax issues. Impressive client roster includes J.P. Morgan, Microsoft and Hilton Worldwide.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates houses a deep bench of premier transactional attorneys, regularly called on to advise on the tax implications of high-value deals. Experience across cross-border and domestic matters such as spinouts and joint ventures, advising clients such as healthcare and technology corporations. Notable REITs expertise. A hugely impressive geographical coverage allows the firm to serve all key US markets.

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP performs consistently well on multibillion-dollar transactions for clients such as luxury goods manufacturers and media and technology companies. Recognized for its creative counsel on the tax implications of sophisticated deals such as M&A and public offerings. Possesses notable capability to handle the tax aspects of cross-border transactions. Other areas of strength include matters relating to the European Commission's state aid rules, and the IRS's debt-equity regulations.

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz offers a long-standing transactional practice housing a deep bench of highly experienced tax attorneys who regularly advise on high-value corporate deals. Highlighted for its frequent representation of multinational companies in cross-border M&A and REIT deals.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP maintains an enviable profile for its work advising private equity funds on transactional tax matters, as well as offering broad corporate capabilities. Strong global practice sees it regularly represent its wide-ranging client roster in cross-border M&A and financing transactions. Noted sector-specific experience pertaining to the private equity, technology, pharmaceutical and media industries, among others. Top practice for insurance-related tax advice. Offers capabilities in tax issues concerning hedge fund formation and private financings.

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP offers sophisticated advisers to clients such as real estate companies, financial institutions and healthcare providers. Works with public companies, private equity firms and hedge funds, among others. Extensive transactional practice that regularly advises on tax planning and structuring across cross-border deals. Additional strength in the investment management space, with a strong track record of advising on the tax aspects of fund formation and seeding. Boasts enviable expertise in the capital markets arena, frequently advising on IPOs, high-yield debt offerings and REIT transactions.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is highly regarded for its handling of complex national and international deals. Acts for a notable client roster, which includes entities from the energy and private equity sectors. Regularly advises foreign investors on tax issues arising from multijurisdictional transactions. Also noted for its expertise in real estate transactions and investment fund matters. Standout tax adviser to clients in the oil and gas upstream and midstream sectors.

Latham & Watkins LLP enjoys a superb geographical footprint, fielding skilled practitioners across the US. First-rate choice of counsel for heavyweight tax transactions involving renowned media and pharmaceutical companies as well as energy entities. Regularly appears in complex, cross-border M&A and restructurings. Additional expertise spans corporate finance and investment fund matters. Diverse client portfolio includes domestic and international corporations, private equity firms, compensation committees and individual executives.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is highly recommended for its expertise in large-scale M&A, as well as areas such as insolvency proceedings. Advises a range of multinationals on complex tax issues arising from high-value transactions, including complex IPOs. Well placed to handle tax issues arising from cross-border deals. Works with clients from a broad swath of industries, including investment, retail and telecommunications. Able to draw upon the firm's complementary expertise in areas such as finance, securities and bankruptcy.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP houses highly experienced tax practitioners with notable strength spanning private equity, restructuring, capital markets and M&A. Acts for a broad client base including technology firms, financial services providers and retailers. Experienced in representing sovereign wealth funds and development finance institutions. Standout adviser in the bankruptcy space and well-versed in restructuring and modifications of debt. Also possesses notable cross-border expertise.

Baker McKenzie is well-known for its expertise in a number of tax-related areas, including structuring high-value multijurisdictional transactions. Held in high regard for its transfer pricing work. Impressive international footprint, as domestic capabilities are enhanced by strong offerings in Europe, Asia and Australasia. Clients span a broad array of industries from pharmaceuticals to finance. Impressive client roster features big names such as Boeing and Merck.

Fenwick fields a strong West Coast group with a high-profile acting for emerging companies on transactions such as M&A, joint ventures and divestitures. It regularly serves as tax counsel on sophisticated cross-border deals. It also offers industry expertise pertaining to the technology and consumer products sectors, among others. Client base includes Fortune 100 companies.

Goodwin is a Boston-headquartered firm noted for its experience in M&A-related tax issues. Offers further expertise in corporate transactions such as buyouts and joint ventures. Acts for clients from a wide range of industries, including the real estate, financial services and private equity sectors.

Mayer Brown LLP offers accomplished advisers on the tax aspects of major transactions, including M&A and structured financings. Also draws on significant strength in structured finance and securitizations, and advises on the tax aspects of capital markets transactions. Regularly works with those in the telecommunications, financial services and pharmaceutical sectors. Clients benefit from close cooperation between a network of global offices.

McDermott Will & Emery LLP boasts a long-standing corporate tax practice that stands out for the breadth of its transactional experience. Works with an enviable client base that includes financial institutions as well as industrial and consumer goods manufacturers. Particularly adept at handling energy tax matters. Well-known for particular expertise in transfer pricing matters. Robust capabilities in handling state and local tax issues.

Ropes & Gray LLP fields a respected transactional tax group that attracts a broad domestic and international client base. Maintains its strong profile for private equity work, while also advising public companies on transactions such as M&A and joint ventures. Offers recognized expertise in the investment funds space, regularly advising on the tax aspects of fund formations. Expertise also spans tax issues pertaining to investment structures and international financial products. Recognized capacity to advise tax-exempt organizations including hospitals, universities and private foundations.

Sidley Austin LLP is well-regarded for its handling of complex transactions in the hedge fund and insurance fields. Sought out for a range of complex deals, including structured financings. Significant experience representing securities firms and REITs. Offers a comprehensive state and local tax practice, with expertise covering all 50 states. Also capable of handling tax components of sophisticated international transactions.

Vinson & Elkins LLP maintains a strong profile for its handling of transactions involving MLPs and private equity funds. Recognized as a go-to tax practice for deals arising from the energy sector. Additional strength in the investment funds space, with a strong track record of working with private equity firms on fund formation and investment matters. Advises on tax aspects of business reorganizations. Diverse client portfolio spans the shipping, financial services, real estate and healthcare sectors, among others.

Baker Botts L.L.P. has a strong tax offering that regularly represents notable energy and technology companies, among others. Experience extends to a range of high-value transactions, including cross-border M&A. Expert in tax-related capital markets issues in the energy field. Offers ancillary tax controversy and litigation support, as well as a strong bench dedicated to state and local tax issues. Significant MLP practice.

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP draws from a deep bench of experts in UK and US tax law to provide strength across transactions such as cross-border mergers, spinouts and joint ventures. Demonstrates considerable expertise in tax-free and tax-efficient M&A structures. Particular strength in the financial services industry, advising banks, insurance companies and funds in connection with structuring and transactional matters. Notable for providing tax advice to debtors, creditors and investors on large corporate restructurings and bankruptcies. Expertise covers tax issues relating to asset-backed securities, among other financial products.

Covington & Burling LLP is highlighted for its strong tax planning on both the national and international scales, as well as its broad corporate transactional expertise. Relied on by a number of financial services providers and US sports leagues. Regularly works with those in the beverage, medical devices and electronics sectors. Also noted for its strength in the regulatory and legislative space, fielding a number of partners who have held senior positions at the IRS and the Treasury Department. Offers capability in tax-efficient fund structures including carry vehicles and employee feeder entities.

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is a notable firm with cross-border expertise which sees it regularly advise on transactions for high-profile insurance, pharmaceutical and technology companies, among others. It is able to advise on tax implications of large corporate acquisitions. Its expertise spans international tax planning and an enviable reputation for its handling of state and local tax transactional issues.

Jones Day offers a strong tax group fielding recognized capabilities in M&A transactions. Additional strength in the tax aspects of bankruptcies, restructurings and debt issuances. Counts high-end financial institutions, telecom providers and pharmaceutical companies on its client roster. Able to act on state tax planning and transactions involving state and local tax credits. Maintains an extensive nationwide presence with offices across the country.

Milbank LLP enjoys an excellent reputation for its bankruptcy and restructuring work. Particularly visible advising on the tax issues arising from aviation finance matters, including debt financing through enhanced equipment trust certificates. Additional areas of expertise include M&A and securities offerings. Regularly handles cross-border tax matters.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is noted for its deep experience in advising on the tax aspects of diverse corporate transactions, as well as its strong bench of lawyers. Regularly selected to handle cross-border deals, including M&A, partnerships and joint ventures. Further able to advise on tax aspects of equity and debt securities offerings. Expertise spans a variety of sectors, from energy and life sciences to investment funds. Maintains a strong presence on both coasts.

Proskauer Rose LLP boasts a solid tax team with experience spanning cross-border structuring, M&A and financing transactions. Displays particular strength in fund formation and has noted expertise in the REIT space. Expertise covers issues such as transfer pricing, business migration and restructurings. Regularly advises clients from the finance and retail sectors, as well as the sports industry. Network of offices covers both the East and West Coasts.

White & Case LLP boasts recognized tax expertise, including a focus on restructuring and integration issues arising after cross-border M&A transactions. Demonstrates strength in tax planning and transfer pricing matters, among others. Regularly works with major entities in the private equity, healthcare, energy and communications fields. Also acts for sovereign wealth funds and government entities.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP offers a respected team with notable strength in high-value corporate transactions, including M&A, the creation of joint ventures and investments. Adept at handling issues with cross-border elements and offers significant expertise in real estate, private equity and insurance-related matters, among others. Also able to call on the firm's wider capabilities in dispute resolution.

A&O Shearman houses strong tax expertise across a range of transactions, including cross-border M&A and financial offerings. Attracts an impressive multinational client base, which includes marquee financial institutions and investment groups. Knowledgeable in tax-efficient investment and operating structures. Experienced in advising on tax issues relating to management and employee compensation packages.

Akin fields a well-regarded team with notable expertise in a wide range of tax matters, including advising on M&A, financial products and capital markets transactions. Acts for clients from a variety of sectors, including energy, pharmaceuticals and financial services. Offers strong capabilities in cross-border issues.

Alston & Bird LLP offers a broad corporate practice that demonstrates notable strength in tax issues involving REITs and restructuring transactions. Retained by clients such as global manufacturers and logistics companies to advise on cross-border and domestic deals. Noted experience working with tax-exempt organizations.

Clifford Chance LLP is known for their full range of financial services from REITs to financial products. It also has clients in both the energy and healthcare sectors.

Dechert LLP has impressive capabilities in a range of tax matters. Its lawyers are adept at handling issues relating to midmarket private equity deals, among other transactions.

"The DLA team is extremely strong from top to bottom. I am equally impressed with the technical expertise of the team as well as their practical and pragmatic approach to problem-solving."

Miller & Chevalier Chartered is a DC-based practice with capabilities in handling tax aspects of domestic and cross-border transactions. Expertise covers reorganizations, financial products and transfer pricing. Works with clients from a range of industries, including entities in the fast food, oil and gas, and technology sectors.

Paul Hastings LLP has a robust tax team that often advises on complex transactions. The team has a strong presence on both coasts and works with high-profile clients from sectors such as financial services and food and agriculture.

Steptoe LLP houses a comprehensive tax offering that fields extensive transactional experience. Advises on high-value deals such as spinouts, IPOs and restructurings on behalf of a broad range of domestic and international companies. Works with clients from the technology, e-commerce and banking sectors, among others. Also noted for its strength in tax matters pertaining to the insurance industry.