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Tax - New York

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Peter Furci
E
Peter Furci
E
Eminent Practitioners
Peter Furci acts as the firm's presiding partner. He is known for working on behalf of private investment funds as well as handling large-scale corporate transactions.

Peter is an extremely talented tax practitioner.

Peter F G Schuur
2
Peter F G Schuur
2
Band 2
Peter Schuur is chair of the firm's global tax practice. He offers notable expertise handling corporate transactions on behalf of clients in the insurance sector, including M&A.

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 Bolotin
4
Michael Bolotin
4
Band 4
Michael Bolotin works with clients on tax aspects of private equity fund formation and real estate joint ventures. He also handles REIT and equipment finance-related tax work.

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
4
Stephen Jordan
4
Band 4

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.

Erin Cleary
5
Erin Cleary
5
Band 5
Erin Cleary is noted for her skills handling the tax aspects of high-value transactions.
5
Rafael Kariyev
5
Band 5

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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Peter Furci
E
Peter Furci
E
Eminent Practitioners
Peter F G Schuur
2
Peter F G Schuur
2
Band 2
Michael Bolotin
4
Michael Bolotin
4
Band 4
Stephen Jordan
4
Stephen Jordan
4
Band 4
Erin Cleary
5
Erin Cleary
5
Band 5
5
Rafael Kariyev
5
Band 5