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 complex tax planning and structuring advice, with extensive cross-border expertise. Acts for high-profile organizations, including financial institutions, investment firms and Fortune 500 companies, on matters such as M&A and spinoff transactions. Additional proficiency in the tax aspects of fund formation and bankruptcy.

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Work Highlights

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

Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP acted as counsel to CVS Health on its $8 billion acquisition of Signify Health.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Fried Frank are very commercial, clear and concise. They are valued business advisers."

Tax respondent
USA

"They always dig into complex issues that arise in our business and consistently anticipate client needs. It is clear they are focused on practical, holistic solutions."

Tax respondent
USA

"All partners have a great depth of knowledge. They are always available and very keen on client service."

Tax respondent
USA

"Fried Frank are very commercial, clear and concise. They are valued business advisers."

Tax respondent
USA

"They always dig into complex issues that arise in our business and consistently anticipate client needs. It is clear they are focused on practical, holistic solutions."

Tax respondent
USA

"All partners have a great depth of knowledge. They are always available and very keen on client service."

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 has the most incredible temperament and can explain the most complex terms simply."

"Alan is incredibly creative and always responsive. He's fantastic from a client coverage perspective and he's commercial."

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Michael J Alter

Band 3

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

"Mike is magnificent at what he does."

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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 someone I can rely on completely to solve technical and practical issues. I admire her way of addressing all client and investor issues consistently and smoothly."

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Jason Schwartz

Band 5

Jason Schwartz is building an impressive tax practice that sees him advise on CLOs and ABS transactions. His clients include banks, funds and investment managers.

"Jason is a fantastic tax lawyer. He is knowledgeable, smart and responsive."

"Jason provides very practical guidance on our matters."

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