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 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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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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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.

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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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Jeffrey Maydew

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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.

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

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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