USA Guide 2026 : New York
Ranked Individuals
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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is home to a notable team of practitioners with impressive experience across international and domestic tax. It regularly advises on complex tax planning and M&A matters, and is accomplished in investment fund formation and insurance matters. With offices in New York, London and Paris, the firm offers enviable experience advising a diverse client roster on cross-border tax.
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Debevoise & Plimpton advised Warner Bros. Discovery in separating the company into two publicly traded companies: Streaming & Studios and Global Networks.
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Debevoise is strong technically but also provide commercially practical advice. It is responsive and are intently focused on client service.
The group is very knowledgeable on industry matters and the relevant legal subject matters. It is very responsive and detail-oriented.
I think managing complex work is one of the firm's standout features. We always go to it for our more complex work.
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.
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.
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Peter is an extremely talented tax practitioner.
Peter has really great experience and he always knows what is happening next.
Peter is widely recognized as one of the leading authorities in our industry. What sets him apart is not just his technical mastery, but his ability to break down complex issues and topics making them accessible and actionable.
Peter is not only a wonderful lawyer but also an exceptional adviser. I trust and rely on his judgment, which is always thoughtful, pragmatic and sound.
Michael is amazing. He is commercial, practical and gets to the heart of issues quickly.
Michael is a knowledgeable tax professional who is aware of the business needs of the firm. He is responsive and able to effectively communicate to different professionals who may have varying levels of tax knowledge.
Michael is creative and has a wide breadth of market knowledge.
Stephen Jordan is a talented tax practitioner who counts major private equity firms and investment managers among his stable of clients. He advises on the tax aspects of M&A and fund-raisings.
Stephen is knowledgeable and intuitive. He is a pleasure to work with.
Stephen is an expert in credit fund transactions. He is super smart.
Stephen brings a lot of in-depth expertise of the industry and he is a very good thought partner in thinking through complex issues.
Rafael Kariyev is a sophisticated tax partner, advising on tax planning in connection with private equity fund formation and M&A transactions.
Rafael is an expert in many areas and brings a practical, solution-oriented approach to his work. He is responsive, thoughtful and thorough in all engagements.
Rafael is my most trusted tax adviser. He has an exceptional ability to simplify highly complex tax issues, making them clear and actionable. His dedication is unmatched, he works tirelessly to ensure that every detail is addressed and that advice is both technically sound and commercially practical.
Rafael has consistently delivered exceptional guidance on complex tax structuring and transactional matters. His technical expertise is matched by a deep understanding of market practices.
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Global 2026
Practice area: Tax
Location: Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
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