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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Tax

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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With a clear understanding of our clients’ business needs and a deep knowledge of the ever-changing tax laws, we develop creative and practical client-specific solutions to help our clients accomplish their goals. 

We advise public and private companies, including private equity firms and hedge funds, as well as high-net-worth individuals, on a broad range of domestic and international transactions.   

We are particularly well-known for our experience in the financial services, insurance, real estate, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, energy, entertainment and consumer brands industries.  

While we routinely handle the tax issues inherent in virtually every type of US and cross-border transaction in these and other industries, our team is responsible for groundbreaking tax work in middle-market M&A, bankruptcy and out-of-court restructurings, private credit, real estate and other joint ventures and capital asset monetization and optimization. We also are highly regarded for our NY state and local tax practices. 

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Tax - New York

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

HSF Kramer is a respected name, adept at handling federal transactional tax matters. It can also draw upon the firm's expertise in other practices to provide a range of complementary services. The group boasts expertise in acting for companies and individuals in the entertainment and sports industries.

Work Highlights

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  • HSF Kramer advised Alliant Insurance Services in connection with its $25 billion equity recap.

Strengths

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  • The team is extremely commercial and strong at problem-solving, not allowing a tax issue to hold up a transaction.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • The team stands out due to its technical prowess, response time and knowledge regarding market and industry trends.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • HSF Kramer has demonstrated a deep understanding of commercial terms and business motives.

    Tax respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Barry Herzog
    Band 3Barry Herzog

    Barry Herzog

    Barry Herzog heads the tax team at the firm. He maintains a wide-ranging tax practice which includes M&A, real estate transactions and bankruptcy-related matters.
  • Band 4Abraham Reshtick
    Band 4Abraham Reshtick

    Abraham Reshtick

    Abraham Reshtick is frequently called upon to advise hedge funds and private equity firms on the tax aspects of M&A, buyouts, joint ventures, financings and in and out-of-court restructurings.

    • Avi is an extremely commercial tax partner.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Avi is extremely adaptable and has demonstrated himself to be a trusted adviser.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Avi understands the technical, commercial and investment-focused issues. He is a very practical adviser.

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Band 5Pamela Capps
    Band 5Pamela Capps

    Pamela Capps

    Pamela Capps works with clients on all manner of tax matters. She is experienced in handling issues relating to transactions.

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