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Duane Morris LLP

Tax

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Duane Morris LLP

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About

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The Tax Practice Group is an integral part of the firm's transactional practice. We work closely with our business lawyers to structure and effectuate complex transactions from a tax perspective to better fit our client's business objectives. We also maintain an independent tax practice that focuses on public and private domestic and foreign business entities (corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies), private clients and tax-exempt organizations, including federal, state and local tax controversy matters for all of the foregoing.

Many of our lawyers are recognized authorities in their fields, consultants to other professional advisors, frequent speakers and panelists at tax conferences and authors of tax articles and treatises.

Services:

  • Business Transactions​
  • State and Local Tax Matters
  • International Tax Matters
  • Civil and Criminal Tax Controversy Practice
  • Private Clients

Chambers Review

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Tax - Pennsylvania

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Duane Morris has a strong transactional tax practice that advises a range of domestic and international clients on structuring deals. It is also noted for its handling of state and federal controversy work, which includes acting on criminal proceedings. The firm's client base includes partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations.

Work Highlights

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  • Duane Morris represented Monogram Technologies Inc. in its sale to Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. for USD168 million and contingent payments totalling up to USD750 million.

Strengths

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  • The Duane Morris team's ability to grasp key issues and knowledge of relevant law and practices is very impressive.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • They have a proven track record and solid experience at all levels.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • The tax team is responsive and competent and provides sound legal advice.

    Tax respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Hope Krebs
    Band 1Hope Krebs

    Hope Krebs

    Hope Krebs is a distinguished attorney who offers counsel on the tax elements of transactions including corporate acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity mandates.

    • Hope Krebs is very experienced and highly specialized.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Hope is excellent. She is very sharp, practical and really good at making issues that seem complex a lot easier to navigate.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Hope is exceptional. She doesn't just have a deep understanding of tax and related corporate law, but is also a really sharp and insightful lawyer.

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Band 2Thomas W Ostrander
    Band 2Thomas W Ostrander

    Thomas W Ostrander

    Thomas Ostrander is routinely called upon by individuals and corporations for representation in criminal matters such as tax evasion litigation and appeals. He also advises his clients on investigations undertaken by government authorities.
    • Tom is a senior partner and at the top of his game.

      Tax respondentUSA

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