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Chambers Review

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Tax - Illinois

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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

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

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.

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

Lee Morlock
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Lee Morlock
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Band 3
Lee Morlock routinely handles acquisition financings, drawing on notable expertise in structuring cross-border transactions.

Lee Morlock is an excellent tax attorney.

Mike Carew
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Mike Carew
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Band 3
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.

Natalie Keller
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Natalie Keller
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Band 3
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.
Roger S Lucas
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Roger S Lucas
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Band 3
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.

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.

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

Polina Liberman
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Polina Liberman
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Up and Coming

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Kirkland & Ellis

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Illinois

Tax

Donald E Rocap
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Donald E Rocap
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Senior Statespeople
Todd F Maynes
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Todd F Maynes
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Senior Statespeople
Rachel Cantor
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Rachel Cantor
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Band 1
Lee Morlock
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Lee Morlock
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Band 3
Mike Carew
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Mike Carew
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Band 3
Roger S Lucas
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Roger S Lucas
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Band 3
Anthony Sexton
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Anthony Sexton
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Band 4
Polina Liberman
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Polina Liberman
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Up and Coming
Tax: Controversy

Natalie Keller
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Natalie Keller
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Band 3