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Provided by Dechert LLP

Dechert’s tax team combines in-depth knowledge of our country’s tax regimes with an understanding of the business tax systems of the major trading nations and how international transactions and structures work.

We help structure, negotiate and execute taxable and tax-free transactions, including domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, liquidations, restructurings, bankruptcies and workouts, international financings and recapitalizations. We also advise on the tax aspects of securitizations, real estate finance, project finance, mutual funds and offshore funds.

Chambers Review

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Tax - New York

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Dechert LLP offers a highly respected tax team operating in a number of high-level transactions. Maintains an enviable list of clients in the private equity sector, including major sponsors and their portfolio companies. Also works with SEC-registered investment management companies in tax-based transaction structuring.

Work Highlights

  • Dechert advised MiddleGround Capital on a take-private merger with L.S. Starrett Company.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ari Zak
5
Ari Zak
5
Band 5

Ari Zak is recognized for his expertise in funds taxation matters. He counts a number of large private equity firms and hedge funds among his clients.

Ari really knows his stuff.

Joshua Milgrim
5
Joshua Milgrim
5
Band 5
Joshua Milgrim assists clients with tax implications of transactions such as M&A. His clients include US and international companies.

He takes a practical approach. He can advise on the law but also make decisions.

Joshua is calm, commercial, has great judgment and is easy to deal with.

Joshua is very good at explaining complex tax issues in simple terms. It's a mark of his expertise.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Ari Zak
5
Ari Zak
5
Band 5
Joshua Milgrim
5
Joshua Milgrim
5
Band 5

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