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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Tax: Corporate & Finance

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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Tax: Corporate & Finance - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

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.the firm's strong global practice sees it regularly represent its wide-ranging client roster in cross-border M&A and financing transactions. It has noted sector-specific experience pertaining to the private equity, technology, pharmaceutical and media industries, among others, and is the top practice for insurance-related tax advice. It offers capabilities in tax issues concerning hedge fund formation and private financings.

Notable practitioners

New York-based Peter Schuur is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

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  • Debevoise & Plimpton LLP advised Warner Bros. Discovery in separating the company into two publicly traded companies: Streaming & Studios and Global Networks.

Strengths

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  • I think managing complex work is one of the firm's standout features. We always go to it for our more complex work.

    Tax: Corporate & Finance respondentUSA

  • The tax team at Debevoise exemplifies what it means to put client service first. The team is always focused on providing sound, practical advice in a timely manner. Furthermore, the depth and continuity of the team ensures consistency and efficiency in the outcomes.

    Tax: Corporate & Finance respondentUSA

  • The firm is distinguished by its deep subject matter expertise and knowledge of market transactions and practice. Its is able to spot and pinpoint issues and identify creative solutions to resolve them.

    Tax: Corporate & Finance respondentUSA

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