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Mayer Brown LLP

Tax: State & Local

USA Guide 2026 : New York


Mayer Brown LLP

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Tax: State & Local - New York

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Mayer Brown LLP offers sound tax counsel across tax controversy, transactional and capital markets issues. It also provides clients with tax restructuring and reorganization advice. Frequently sought after by multinational companies across many industries, including corporate and financial services clients, the firm is well equipped to handle SALT matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Mayer Brown represented Dynamic Logic in New York litigation regarding whether its services are taxable information services or nontaxable consulting services for sales tax purposes.

Strengths

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  • Mayer Brown is thoughtful and provides thorough tax advice in many different areas of tax.

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  • Mayer Brown has an excellent ability to handle the nuances of each new deal.

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  • It is a preeminent firm for tax controversy and well-respected by the tax bar. The team has extensive experience litigating the most complex and highest stakes tax matters.

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  • The team understands our specificities and thus how the tax advice is tailored to our fact pattern and profile. Mayer Brown has stood the test of time, taking a relationship based approach going beyond the pure transaction.

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  • Mayer Brown brings its top technical talent with extensive experience and a predisposition to practical outcomes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Leah Robinson
    Band 1Leah Robinson

    Leah Robinson

    Leah Robinson is an experienced SALT practitioner who acts for clients from a wide range of sectors. She advises on tax planning as well as controversy matters.
    • Leah exceeds her already strong reputation. She is a leader in the industry and is also very hands on with her clients. She is strategic and always thinking of new and different ways to handle matters.

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  • Band 4Jason S Bazar
    Band 4Jason S Bazar

    Jason S Bazar

    Jason Bazar cochairs the tax transactions and consulting practice at Mayer Brown. He remains a popular choice for clients seeking advice on the tax aspects of corporate transactions.
    • He is a top trusted adviser for the breadth of his experience, practical approach and sharp technical skills.

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  • Band 5JoonBeom Pae
    Band 5JoonBeom Pae

    JoonBeom Pae

    JoonBeom Pae is establishing a notable practice advising clients on different tax matters, including financing and investment activities of domestic and international private funds.

    • For technical, complicated issues he can cut through the lines and explain it well to the other side. He has an easy and simple to understand manner, whilst still addressing all the technical points.

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    • JoonBeom has been excellent to work with and always has valuable inputs on transactions.

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  • Band 5Michelle Jewett
    Band 5Michelle Jewett

    Michelle Jewett

    Michelle Jewett has a broad practice, adept in handling matters across the federal income taxation area.

    • Michelle is a thoughtful tax partner and provides very insightful advice.

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    • Michelle is a truly special tax lawyer with deep expertise across a myriad of complex tax topics. She is also incredibly available for her clients.

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  • Band 5Russell Nance
    Band 5Russell Nance

    Russell Nance

    Russell Nance works with clients on a range of federal tax matters. He has strong capabilities in handling issues relating to structured finance.
    • Russell is strong technically in the securitization space.

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