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Clifford Chance LLP

Tax

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Tax - New York

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance LLP is a popular choice of counsel in transactions involving real estate investment and the structuring of REITs. The firm's financial products expertise covers CLOs, derivatives and insurance, and offers additional experience in open-end funds, joint ventures and tax controversy matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Informa on the combination if its Informa Tech digital businesses with TechTarget.

Strengths

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  • The firm is at the very top in technical expertise and strategic thinking.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • The firm’s tax department distinguishes itself through a combination of technical depth, commercial awareness and exceptional responsiveness. This group has a uniquely broad command of consumer credit, structured finance and fund-related tax issues, allowing them to advise seamlessly across the full lifecycle of our transactions.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • The firm stands out due to its expertise within the REIT space and great client service.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • The firm stands out due to its knowledge of the tax code, ability to simplify US tax matters for non-US professionals and for its timely communication.

    Tax respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Philip Wagman
    Band 3Philip Wagman

    Philip Wagman

    Philip Wagman offers vast experience in transactional tax issues. He often advises on matters relating to cross-border M&A.
    • Philip is extremely intelligent, technical and creative.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Philip is a brilliant lawyer and very practical.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Philip is an excellent attorney. He will work hard to analyze the issues in order to reach the correct conclusion and knows how to help get the deal done.

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Band 5Michael Seaton
    Band 5Michael Seaton

    Michael Seaton

    Michael Seaton comes recommended for his expertise in real estate matters. He also wins praise for his tax work on investment fund issues.
    • Mike is renowned as the go-to person on all things US tax focused in the offshore reinsurers space. He has a world of knowledge around it and delivers very complex, highly technical advice in an easy to understand manner.

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Band 5Paul Seraganian
    Band 5Paul Seraganian

    Paul Seraganian

    Paul Seraganian has broad transactional experience across the tax arena. He is skilled in advising clients on cross-border M&A deals and financings.

    • Paul has an extensive knowledge of the tax code and how it applies to and impacts our business. His timely responses and ability to simplify complex tax matters have proved invaluable for our organization.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Paul is commercial, practical and great to work with.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Paul is a trusted and valued adviser. He has a unique ability to distill complicated tax concepts and bridge those concepts to our circumstances. He can explain to non-tax business people the implications of decisions.

      Tax respondentUSA

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