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Tax - Illinois

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Kirkland & Ellis is one of the most prominent players in the field for a broad array of tax matters. Its expertise spans both domestic and international jurisdictions, offering leading advice on the tax aspects of large mergers and acquisitions. Calls upon a preeminent private equity tax practice that advises sponsors and investors. Key areas of strength also include tax controversy and planning.
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Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland advised Ascend Performance Materials Holdings Inc. and ten of its subsidiaries on its voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Strengths

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  • Kirkland & Ellis' tax attorneys have demonstrated strong technical knowledge along with very strong business and market knowledge and awareness.

    Tax respondentUSA

  • They are cutting-edge, practical and preemptive in their advice.

    Tax respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Donald E Rocap
    Donald E Rocap

    Donald E Rocap

    Donald Rocap is an impressive tax practitioner with strong experience in the formation of private equity funds, as well as mergers and acquisitions.
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  • Todd F Maynes
    Todd F Maynes

    Todd F Maynes

    Todd Maynes frequently advises on tax matters as they relate to high value transactions, including acquisitions and restructurings. He also advises on disputes.

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  • Rachel Cantor
    Rachel Cantor

    Rachel Cantor

    Rachel Cantor has a strong tax practice encompassing both national and international transactions. She often advises on acquisitions, private equity formations and fundraisings.

    • Rachel is easily one of the top ten M&A tax lawyers in the country.

      Tax respondentUSA
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  • Lee Morlock
    Lee Morlock

    Lee Morlock

    Lee Morlock routinely handles acquisition financings, drawing on notable expertise in structuring cross-border transactions.

    • Lee Morlock is an excellent tax attorney.

      Tax respondentUSA
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  • Mike Carew
    Mike Carew

    Mike Carew

    Mike Carew brings significant tax expertise to bear when advising on a range of cross-border deals, including sales, M&A and restructuring.

    • He's really smart and clients love him.

      Tax respondentUSA
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  • Natalie Keller
    Natalie Keller

    Natalie Keller

    Natalie Keller is known for her expertise in tax controversies, handling proceedings such as appeals and audits. Her broad roster of clients also benefits from her expertise in transfer pricing planning.
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  • Roger S Lucas
    Roger S Lucas

    Roger S Lucas

    Roger Lucas is routinely called upon to advise private equity funds in transactional matters including acquisitions, dispositions and structuring of investments. He regularly represents Fortune 500 companies.

    • Roger is smart and technically excellent.

      Tax respondentUSA
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  • Anthony Sexton
    Anthony Sexton

    Anthony Sexton

    Anthony Sexton is noted for his tax work as it relates to bankruptcies and restructurings.

    • Anthony Sexton does a phenomenal job of working in a very difficult set of circumstances, when things are tense, and feelings are high.

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  • Polina Liberman
    Polina Liberman

    Polina Liberman

    Polina is respected tax attorney who proficiently handles an array of non-contentious tax matters including mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. She has particular expertise in the private equity and insurance sectors.

    • Polina is the right balance of technical knowledge and business acumen.

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