Department profile
McDermott Will & Schulte

Tax

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


McDermott Will & Schulte

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Tax - District of Columbia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

McDermott Will & Schulte has an active practice group, advising on the tax planning aspects of high-value corporate transactions. The firm is noted for its expertise in high-level cross-border work and high-stakes tax court litigation, and it has an impressive client base across a broad range of industries including pharmaceuticals, technology and manufacturing.

Work Highlights

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  • McDermott Will & Schulte represented JAB Holding Company in its USD3 billion acquisition of Prosperity Life Insurance Company.

Strengths

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  • The partners are state and local tax experts and well respected by the US' largest companies.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • The international tax team has been key to helping us navigate and understand the complexities and potential solutions.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • The team is composed of highly skilled professionals with expertise spanning a range of tax specialties, including domestic and international matters, regulatory compliance and complex transactions.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • McDermott Will & Schulte is a well-respected firm, that is considered a subject matter expert in unclaimed property and state and local tax matters.

    Tax respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Caroline Ngo
    Band 3Caroline Ngo

    Caroline Ngo

    Caroline Ngo co-chairs the firm's international tax affinity group. She advises on international tax planning and transactional matters.

    • Caroline is top-notch on all aspects of communication, technical areas, client service and overall attention to client needs.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Caroline's ability to grasp complex issues and translate them into clear, actionable solutions demonstrates her strong commercial vision and commitment to supporting clients’ broader objectives.

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Band 4Brian H Jenn
    Band 4Brian H Jenn

    Brian H Jenn

    Brian Jenn is a respected tax practitioner who regularly handles tax aspects of restructurings.

    • Brian brings deep technical expertise, policy awareness and deep knowledge of our corporate culture to drive continued value creation by seamlessly partnering with the in-house team.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Brian is full of knowledge, practical and always delivers what I need for my transactions and planning

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Band 4David G Noren
    Band 4David G Noren

    David G Noren

    David Noren advises sizable clients across a range of industries in cross-border tax planning matters.

    • David is a reliable technical expert.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • David is a subject matter expert on certain complex issues and has exceptional policy insight

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Band 4Timothy S Shuman
    Band 4Timothy S Shuman

    Timothy S Shuman

    Timothy Shuman is a talented tax practitioner who regularly handles high-value transactions.

    • Tim's responsiveness, technical acumen and down-to-earth demeanor distinguish him in the industry.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Tim always delivers what we need when we need it. He is a great business partner for us.

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Band 5Michael Wilder
    Band 5Michael Wilder

    Michael Wilder

    Michael Wilder advises clients on the tax aspects of major transactions including acquisitions and restructurings.

    • Michael provides deep expertise on complex issues.

      Tax respondentUSA

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