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McDermott Will & Schulte

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McDermott Will & Schulte

Rankings

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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

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  • McDermott Will & Schulte continued to represent the estate of Monte C. Strusiner in a US Tax Court challenge concerning a USD21.6 million

    estate tax deficiency.

Strengths

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  • The firm is ahead on new issues and has experience advising in many industries which brings different perspectives on how to approach an issue.

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  • The team is well constructed and properly pulls in specialists from around the firm for unique or difficult issues.

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  • McDermott, Will & Schulte consistently differentiate themselves by providing timely support, superior tax technical knowledge, high quality deliverables, knowledge of the business, succinct communication and a solution-oriented mindset.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Roger J Jones
    Roger J Jones

    Roger J Jones

    Roger Jones is a highly regarded tax practitioner with significant experience in tax controversy matters.
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  • Lowell D Yoder
    Lowell D Yoder

    Lowell D Yoder

    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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  • Jeffrey Maydew
    Jeffrey Maydew

    Jeffrey Maydew

    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 naturally strategic, always looking around the corner for both risk and opportunity.

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    • Jeffrey always demonstrates a high level of tax technical and industry knowledge on our engagements.

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    • Jeffrey is well connected and brings to the fore his understanding of both policy and how issues are addressed in the market on a daily basis.

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  • Catherine A. Battin
    Catherine A. Battin

    Catherine A. Battin

    Catherine Battin has a strong reputation for her expertise in state and local tax controversies.

    • Catherine has been outstanding and truly impressive.

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