Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, Tax | Chambers USA Profile

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Tax - New York

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP represents a market-leading and premium-quality practice, noted for keen client advocacy and providing a highly responsive service in transactional tax planning, including partnership matters. Offers vast knowledge in capital markets transactions, including IPOs by US and non-US issuers and SEC-registered offerings. Adept handling of cross-border matters and particular strength in financing structures. Remains a popular choice for REIT transactions and spin-outs.

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Work Highlights

Cravath provided tax advice to Johnson & Johnson in connection with its $16.6 billion acquisition of Abiomed.

Strengths

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"The Cravath team has significant depth in tax."

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"They have a strong bench with experience across international and US corporate tax. We use Cravath for our most complex tax issues."

Tax respondent
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"They offer creative solutions to complex problems and a good partnership."

Tax respondent
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"The Cravath team has significant depth in tax."

Tax respondent
USA

"They have a strong bench with experience across international and US corporate tax. We use Cravath for our most complex tax issues."

Tax respondent
USA

"They offer creative solutions to complex problems and a good partnership."

Tax respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Lauren Angelilli

Band 1

Lauren Angelilli is the head of Cravath's tax team. She has impressive experience advising corporations on the tax aspects of M&A.

"She is thoughtful and creative."

"Lauren is one of the best lawyers we've worked with."

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Ronald E Creamer Jr

Band 2

Ronald Creamer is noted for his strong capabilities in complex cross-border tax matters and frequently represents clients in M&A.

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J Leonard (Len) Teti II

Band 3

Leonard Teti regularly advises clients on the tax aspects of M&A and other corporate transactions. He acts for clients from a diverse array of sectors, ranging from mining and chemicals to insurance and pharmaceuticals.

"He is consistently able to frame complex matters in a clear and concise manner."

"He has a keen awareness of commercial drivers and the ability to provide pragmatic advice."

"Leonard has a deep technical background that he applies to his excellent understanding of the commercial aspects of transactions and general business operations."

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