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Provided by McDermott Will & Emery LLP
McDermott is a law firm of choice for clients seeking the highest quality domestics and international tax advice. Chicago practice combines two main groups: federal tax and state & local tax. In both areas, we handle a mix of both transactional and contentious work.
We are often called in to act as special tax counsel alongside large New York firms handling the corporate aspect of M&A transactions
International tax is a large part of our practice, typically advising on US tax aspects of cross-border deals, and high-profile advisory work. We advise multinationals and companies in 70+ countries.
We have the largest state & local tax department in the US with a dedicated team that works on advisory and litigation matters for the world’s biggest companies.
Out Chicago practice is a standalone tax department – 80% of our work is self-generated, so it comes directly to the tax team, not via the corporate or litigation departments – a reverse of the normal position in large law firms.
We maintain the premier trusts and estates practice in Illinois. A sizeable team of partners in Chicago advise wealthy individuals, family offices, and trust companies.
McDermott is one of few large firms with a high-end in-house transfer pricing team. In particular, we are one of few firms with expertise in state transfer pricing.
McDermott started life as a tax firm and tax remains central to the Firm’s identity; as a “pure” tax practice, clients are come to us because of this commitment to tax law.
Chambers Review
McDermott Will & Emery has a hugely respected track record for tax transactional, planning and controversy matters at state and federal level. It is frequently involved in cross-border matters, while also offering a significant state and local tax (SALT) practice. The firm attracts a broad roster of large multinational companies, as well as mid-market and small businesses. It regularly acts as special tax counsel on the largest corporate transactions.
Work Highlights
- McDermott Will & Emery advised on state and local tax controversies for Citgo Petroleum.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is very responsive and it provides excellent service."
"The team has great technical expertise. They help us navigate and decide on approaches to use on various issues."
"McDermott Will & Emery is full of incredibly skilled and smart people. It seems to have an expert for every issue or question we run into."
"The firm is very responsive and it provides excellent service."
"The team has great technical expertise. They help us navigate and decide on approaches to use on various issues."
"McDermott Will & Emery is full of incredibly skilled and smart people. It seems to have an expert for every issue or question we run into."
Notable Practitioners
Roger Jones is a highly regarded tax practitioner with significant experience in tax controversy matters.
"Roger is an excellent lawyer."
Lowell Yoder is a preeminent corporate tax attorney with a wealth of knowledge in international tax planning and restructuring. His leading practice also includes IRS proceedings.
"Lowell provides a high level of technical, practical and planning knowledge that is required in complex planning transactions. He identifies potential risks and opportunities."
"Lowell is doing really high-level work and is a terrific lawyer."
Jane Wells May offers extensive expertise in SALT controversies. She acts for companies from a wide range of sectors, including retail, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing.
"Jane is a very practical and sensible 'get the job done' lawyer. Clients feel confident with her."
Jeffrey Maydew maintains a strong transactional tax practice that sees him act for a number of multinational clients, including clients in the pharmaceutical and aviation industries. He also advises on controversies and IRS audits.
"Jeffrey is a terrific lawyer, he is very practical."
"Jeffrey's help has been invaluable to us. He has my full confidence."
Catherine Battin has a strong reputation for her expertise in state and local tax controversies across multiple jurisdictions.
"I highly recommend Catherine to professional colleagues I know."
Brian Jenn is a respected tax practitioner who regularly handles tax aspects of restructurings.
"Brian is an excellent tax counsel, he is very helpful and knowledgeable."
"Brian has a high level of technical knowledge, combined with practical experience and knowledge of transactions."
"Brian provides thoughtful, sound and reliable advice on numerous tax topics."
Ranked Lawyers at
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Illinois
Members
Provided by McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Catherine Battin
Damon Lyon
Head of Department
Mary Kay Martire