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Kirkland & Ellis

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Tax - New York

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Kirkland & Ellis LLP provides cogent and effective tax counsel in a variety of fields spanning tax planning and controversy matters. Held in high regard for its adept handling of M&A as well as investment fund work. Handles the tax implications of restructurings and real estate investments. Has a number of private equity firms as well as household-name hospitality and healthcare corporations on its client roster.
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Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis advised Blackstone on the tax aspects of its definitive agreement for a significant investment in Citrin Cooperman Advisors.

Strengths

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  • The firm stands out through its expertise, responsiveness and ability to apply the technical law in a practical way that we can mesh into the problem at hand.

    Tax respondentUSA

  • Kirkland & Ellis is excellent from a technical perspective while retaining a commercial approach.

    Tax respondentUSA

  • Kirkland & Ellis deliver top notch legal advice.

    Tax respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Dean S Shulman
    Dean S Shulman

    Dean S Shulman

    Dean Shulman offers a wealth of knowledge in tax matters. He frequently represents clients from the pharmaceutical sector as well as private equity firms in transactions.

    • Dean has very strong technical expertise.

      Tax respondentUSA
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  • Sara B Zablotney
    Sara B Zablotney

    Sara B Zablotney

    Sara Zablotney offers significant experience in transactional tax matters, including cross-border M&A. She also handles deals such as divestitures and spin-outs.

    • Sara is an expert in M&A tax.

      Tax respondentUSA

    • Sara has a great understanding of tax structures.

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  • Jared M Rusman
    Jared M Rusman

    Jared M Rusman

    Jared Rusman focuses his practice on the tax aspects of corporate transactions, including M&A and restructurings. His clients include manufacturers and private equity firms.

    • Jared is an incredibly effective tax lawyer in negotiations.

      Tax respondentUSA
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  • Mark Schwed
    Mark Schwed

    Mark Schwed

    Mark Schwed focuses his practice on advising private equity funds and corporations on the tax aspects of complex transactions, including M&A, financings and divestitures. He has notable expertise in the real estate sector, often assisting with the formation of REITs.

    • Mark is a very strong technical lawyer. He does a great job of applying the technical law and breaking it down to the facts of the situation.

      Tax respondentUSA

    • Mark is practical, smart and business-focused.

      Tax respondentUSA
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  • Adam Kool
    Adam Kool

    Adam Kool

    Adam Kool is adept in advising clients on a range of high value M&A transactions and other corporate tax matters.

    • Adam is a great tax lawyer.

      Tax respondentUSA
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