McDermott Will & Schulte, Tax | Chambers USA Profile

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Tax - Florida

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

McDermott Will & Schulte houses a strong group of dedicated tax attorneys in Florida, with additional firm-wide capabilities allowing for a strong national and international practice. The firm has a broad practice and includes planning and advisory matters, as well as providing counsel on financing issues and the tax elements of corporate transactions. Its diverse roster of clients includes those in the healthcare, education and financial services sectors.

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Work Highlights

McDermott, Will & Schulte advised Tether Investments on the tax aspects of its $615.5 million tender offer to acquire a controlling interest in Adecoagro.

Strengths

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The firm demonstrates a solid command of the legal and commercial dimensions involved and is consistently able to navigate technical challenges in a practical and well-coordinated manner.

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The firm combined an understanding of complex private equity fund structures with deep analysis of federal tax rules and international tax provisions to arrive at guidance that was extremely helpful.

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McDermott Will & Schulte's turnaround is almost instantaneous. All requests and questions get addressed within a few hours.

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The firm demonstrates a solid command of the legal and commercial dimensions involved and is consistently able to navigate technical challenges in a practical and well-coordinated manner.

Tax respondent
USA

The firm combined an understanding of complex private equity fund structures with deep analysis of federal tax rules and international tax provisions to arrive at guidance that was extremely helpful.

Tax respondent
USA

McDermott Will & Schulte's turnaround is almost instantaneous. All requests and questions get addressed within a few hours.

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Notable Practitioners

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Steven Hadjilogiou

Band 1

Steven Hadjilogiou comes recommended for his expertise in cross-border tax issues, including those involving real estate transactions. He acts for a broad client base, which includes private equity firms and global corporations.

Steven should be considered one of the most complete international tax attorneys in the US, specially when dealing with hybrid corporate structures.

He provided steady guidance, clarity and confidence during a high-stakes, complex transaction. His combination of specialized knowledge, practical insight and care for clients makes him exceptional.

Steve is very knowledgeable in international tax laws and its implications on US citizens.

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Michael J. Bruno

Band 2

Michael Bruno is particularly acclaimed for his counsel on cross-border transactions and planning matters, which sees him act for both international and domestic clients. He represents high-profile entities in diverse sectors such as healthcare, retail and entertainment.

He demonstrates great technical expertise and client service.

Michael is truly an expert. He's so unique in his approach and is results-oriented.

He offers fantastic technical knowledge and a fantastic client relationship.

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Gregory Weigand

Band 3

Gregory Weigand acts for both national and international companies on tax matters. He is particularly skilled in M&A mandates, tax structurings and asset purchases and has additional expertise advising non-profits.

Greg is an outstanding tax adviser. His technical depth is impressive and he excels at presenting sophisticated concepts in a clear, commercially focused way.

Greg is very attuned to the issues that are being discussed and provides very practical advice.

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Michael Silva

Band 3

Michael Silva focuses his work on a range of cross-border matters, including the tax elements of real estate investments and banking work. He also does a significant amount of work for international, ultra-high net worth clients, with a focus on Latin American family offices.

He integrates his accounting knowledge with tax advice on complex problem-solving. He's not afraid to take different positions, analyze difficult issues and give confident advice.

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