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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.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland advised technology-focused private equity firm Accel-KKR, and its portfolio company Sandata Technologies, on the latter's sale to HHAeXchange.

Strengths

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Kirkland is incredibly responsive.

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The team's tremendous subject matter knowledge drives creativity.

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Notable Practitioners

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

Todd is great; he is a thoughtful lawyer.

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

If I had to pick one tax lawyer to work with, it would, without hesitation, be her. She is very practical, super smart and remembers all our quirky precedents.

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Natalie Keller
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Natalie Keller
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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.

She is very responsive and intelligent.

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

He is technically very strong, thorough, detailed and collaborative.

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

He understands how tax impacts a transaction and our economics. He can also explain topics in plain English and he is great negotiator.

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Anthony Sexton
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Anthony Sexton
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Anthony Sexton is noted for his tax work as it relates to bankruptcies and restructurings.
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Ranked Lawyers at
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Donald E Rocap
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Donald E Rocap
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Todd F Maynes
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Todd F Maynes
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Senior Statespeople
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Rachel Cantor
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Rachel Cantor
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Lee Morlock
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Lee Morlock
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Band 3
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Mike Carew
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Mike Carew
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Roger S Lucas
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Roger S Lucas
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Anthony Sexton
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Anthony Sexton
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Natalie Keller
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Natalie Keller
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