Chambers Review
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Tax: Corporate & Finance - USA
What the Team is Known For
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.
Strengths
"They are unsurpassed in responsiveness, creativity and execution. Their quality of service and responsiveness is the best of any firm I have ever worked with."
"The team has a deep understanding of the subject matter and provide clear communication."
Work Highlights
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP advised Cladvising Brookfield Reinsurance on its acquisition of American Equity Investment Life Holding Company.
Notable practitioners
New York-based Peter Schuur is a key contact.
Peter Schuur cochairs the firm's global tax practice. He offers notable expertise handling corporate transactions on behalf of clients in the insurance sector, including M&A.