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DLA Piper LLP (US)

Tax

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DLA Piper LLP (US)

Rankings

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Tax - Massachusetts

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper handles particularly complex and sophisticated tax planning and structuring matters, including IP migration, cross-border M&A and inversions. Deemed highly adept in areas such as consulting, structuring and tax controversy. Esteemed for its specialist, in-depth knowledge of tax matters relating to an array of growing industries, such as biotech, pharmaceuticals, software and industrial products, the firm offers clients the benefit of its international network of offices.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Cresset Capital Management on the tax aspects of the $268 million sale of its private credit platform to the StepStone Group.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper diligently distils down complicated rules and regulations so they are easily understood.

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  • DLA’s team brings highly tailored, transaction-specific analysis that reflects both the nuances of tax law and the commercial realities of the deal.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ryan Starr
    Ryan Starr

    Ryan Starr

    Ryan Starr is a partner in international tax at DLA Piper in Boston. He has a burgeoning reputation for his expertise in complex cross-border corporate transactions.

    • Ryan is a trusted adviser.

      Tax respondentUSA

    • Ryan is knowledgeable about many areas of tax and his country-specific knowledge is also quite strong.

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  • John Wei
    John Wei

    John Wei

    John Wei advises on a range of transactional tax matters, such as CLOs, fund formation and investments.

    • John provides great service and is very responsive and knowledgeable.

      Tax respondentUSA

    • John combines technical excellence, commercial acumen and standout client service.

      Tax respondentUSA

    • John is very knowledgeable, practical and solution-based.

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  • W Kurtis Weaver
    W Kurtis Weaver

    W Kurtis Weaver

    Kurtis Weaver has a growing tax practice representing clients in M&A, preclosing reorganizations and equity investments.

    • Kurt was very practical and easy to work across from.

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