McDermott Will & Schulte, Tax | Chambers USA Profile

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Tax - Illinois

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

McDermott Will & Schulte 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.

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Work Highlights

McDermott Will & Schulte successfully represented 3M and Orthofix in a South Carolina state and local tax dispute, challenging a tax exemption applied exclusively to in-state companies.

Strengths

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The firm has a deep bench and subject matter experts who are pragmatic rather than theoretical.

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The firm has an exceptional ability to frame complex state tax matters for broad understanding, including non-tax audiences.

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I have always found McDermott's technical abilities to be strong and their experience across many different business industries to be broad.

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The team is extremely responsive and willing to go the extra mile for us.

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McDermott's understanding of the law and case law, attention to detail, and ability to think and pivot instantaneously during litigation are stellar.

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The firm has a deep bench and subject matter experts who are pragmatic rather than theoretical.

Tax respondent
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The firm has an exceptional ability to frame complex state tax matters for broad understanding, including non-tax audiences.

Tax respondent
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I have always found McDermott's technical abilities to be strong and their experience across many different business industries to be broad.

Tax respondent
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The team is extremely responsive and willing to go the extra mile for us.

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McDermott's understanding of the law and case law, attention to detail, and ability to think and pivot instantaneously during litigation are stellar.

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Notable Practitioners

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Roger J Jones

Senior Statespeople

Roger Jones is a highly regarded tax practitioner with significant experience in tax controversy matters.

He is exceptional.

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Lowell D Yoder

Star Individuals

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.

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Jane Wells May

Band 2

Jane Wells May offers extensive expertise in SALT controversies. She acts for companies from a wide range of sectors, including retail, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing.

She has an encyclopedic view of the law.

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Jeffrey Maydew

Band 2

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.

He is a brilliant lawyer with an unsurpassed combination of technical, client service, and communication skills.

He is a terrific lawyer who is very practical and possesses a high level of technical knowledge.

He is one of the very best in the field and offers a higher level of service than many of his peers.

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