Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, Tax

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Provided by Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Tax:
The practice encompasses all principal forms of corporate transactions, including M&A and dispositions, spin-offs, and joint ventures. It includes hedge fund and private equity fund formations, tax issues associated with financings, including borrower, lender and capital markets representations, real estate transactions, bankruptcy and restructuring matters, and international tax planning matters.

Chambers Review

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Tax - District of Columbia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP has an esteemed practice held in high regard for its complex tax planning and structuring advice, with extensive cross-border expertise. The firm acts for high-profile organisations, including financial institutions, investment firms and Fortune 500 companies, on matters such as M&A and spin-off transactions. Fried Frank has additional proficiency in the tax aspects of bankruptcy.

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Work Highlights

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP acted as counsel to Standard General in connection with its $4.6 billion acquisition of gaming company Bally’s.

Strengths

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The attorneys are subject matter experts in the private equity and credit sectors.

Tax respondent
USA

Fried Frank's tax lawyers are thorough, tenacious and have deep knowledge of the subject matters.

Tax respondent
USA

The attorneys are subject matter experts in the private equity and credit sectors.

Tax respondent
USA

Fried Frank's tax lawyers are thorough, tenacious and have deep knowledge of the subject matters.

Tax respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Alan S Kaden

Band 1

Alan Kaden maintains a strong track record of advising clients on tax issues relating to complex corporate transactions.

Alan Kaden is a sophisticated attorney who knows our business very well. He has added substantial value in many tax areas.

Alan is deeply experienced and explains complex issues in a manner we can understand.

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Michael J Alter

Band 2

Michael Alter is an accomplished tax lawyer with particular expertise in advising on corporate transactions and securities offerings.

Michael is an outstanding tax counsel who works on nuanced, complicated tax matters. He has delivered high quality product on all engagements.

Michael is able to bring together technical skill with commercial strategy. He is very experienced in transactions. He is a clear communicator, sharp and with a keen eye for the main chance.

Michael is a client-service-oriented lawyer. He is always available and can explain tax issues to non-tax experts. He is quite brilliant in his ability to analyze and solve tax problems

Michael is commercial and an excellent advocate for our business

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Michelle B Gold

Band 4

Michelle Gold predominantly counsels investment funds on federal taxation and has a specialty in advising on partnership transactions.

Michelle is sharp, responsive and exercises good judgment.

Michelle is incredibly responsive and has a deep understanding of our structures

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Shane Hoffmann

Band 5

Shane Hoffmann is noted for handling tax issues stemming from high-value corporate and financing transactions.

Shane is quick to respond to time-sensitive requests. His deep understanding of the consolidated regulations is a significant asset to our organization.

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