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Tax: International Tax

Global Guide 2026 : USA

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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Tax: International Tax - USA

What the Team is Known For

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.

Notable practitioners

New York-based David Schnabel is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

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Davis Polk & Wardwell advised TPG on its USD3.1 billion acquisition of Angelo Gordon.

Strengths

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The members of the tax team at Davis Polk are subject matter experts who consistently deliver on their commitments.
Tax: International Tax respondentGlobal
They give us a very attentive service and have a very good grasp on the market.
Tax: International Tax respondentGlobal
The firm is filled with true subject matter experts on every specific aspect of tax law.
Tax: International Tax respondentGlobal
Davis Polk has deep technical tax expertise and a deep bench to handle all of the various work streams.
Tax: International Tax respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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Band 1
Band 1
Michael Mollerus
Michael Mollerus is a well-regarded tax practitioner with commendable expertise in M&A and other corporate transactions. His client roster includes private equity firms.
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Ranked Individuals at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (1)

USA

Michael Mollerus
Tax: International Tax
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Michael Mollerus
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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has rankings in the following guides

Band 1
USA 2026
Practice area: Tax: Corporate & Finance
Location: USA - Nationwide
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