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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Tax

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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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Tax - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Davis Polk & Wardwell has a highly regarded US tax practice which frequently advises on the tax aspects of large global transactions. Many of its tax lawyers are admitted to practice in multiple jurisdictions, lending strength to its international capabilities. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in acquisition financing and tax-efficient corporate restructuring.

• Experience handling tax structuring on large-scale M&A and capital markets transactions.

• Strength in advising on the tax implications of major bankruptcies and real estate transactions.

Notable practitioners

David Schnabel heads the tax department and is based in New York.

Strengths

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  • Davis Polk has deep technical tax expertise and a deep bench to handle all of the various work streams.

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