Chambers Review
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Tax - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
What the Team is Known For
Kirkland & Ellis houses US-based transactional tax experts with a flair for M&A-related tax. Kirkland & Ellis is a respected firm focused on the financial and private equity sectors, with strong teams in the USA and UK. The law firm offers:
• Representation of high-profile clients including multinational chemical manufacturers, technology companies and private equity firms.
• Expertise in tax structuring in fund formation and acquisitions for the private equity sector.
• Advice to clients on the tax implications of complex real estate transactions, tax restructurings and refinancings in a range of jurisdictions.
Strengths
Kirkland & Ellis's tax team are super responsive, and from the most junior associate to the partners, they all have a deep understanding of the private equity business.
The tax team have a very high level of expertise in handling complex tax issues.
The Kirkland & Ellis tax team is absolutely superb. They are extremely experienced, effective and commercial.
Key contact
New York-based Dean Shulman, Chicago-based Todd Maynes and London-based Alexander Cox are key contacts.