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Milbank LLP

Tax

USA Guide 2026 : New York


Milbank LLP

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About

Provided by Milbank LLP

The attorneys in our Tax group skillfully combine creativity and experience for every merger, acquisition or financial structure. Because we work together in specialized and overlapping practice teams, we see our clients’ businesses from every angle. With this in-depth perspective, we develop new financial products and innovative financial arrangements, critical to our clients’ successes.

Industries (7)

  • Financial Restructuring
  • Financial Products
  • Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits
  • International Tax
  • Investment Funds
  • M&A and Private Equity
  • Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance and Renewable Energy

Chambers Review

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Tax - New York

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Milbank LLP has a notable profile advising on the federal tax implications of equity investments, loan syndication and capital markets matters. The firm possesses expertise in securitization and financial products, and is recognized for its international capability, acting for large financial institutions and other household names.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Milbank advised United States Steel Corporation on US tax matters regarding its historic partnership with Nippon Steel Corporation.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Milbank is very knowledgeable in the field. The team is excellent partners and very responsive.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • The team is set apart due to its strong commercial background, technical expertise and solution-minded focus.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • Milbank is very technically proficient, responsive and easy to work with.

    Tax respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Andrew R Walker
    Band 2Andrew R Walker

    Andrew R Walker

    Andrew Walker offers notable experience advising on the tax aspects of capital markets transactions and financings. His clients include energy and steel companies.
    • Andrew is a leading tax lawyer.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Andrew is highly responsive, proactive on legislative developments and provides clear, practical notes that frame issues effectively for decision-making.

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Band 4Eschi Rahimi-Laridjani
    Band 4Eschi Rahimi-Laridjani

    Eschi Rahimi-Laridjani

    Eschi Rahimi-Laridjani is leader of the firm's tax group. She is recognized for her expertise in financial products taxation.

    • Eschi is an expert in the financial products SBO space.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Eschi knows CLOs like the back of her hand.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • It is great to work with Eschi who has so much experience and dedicates her life to our tax issues.

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Band 4Russell J. Kestenbaum
    Band 4Russell J. Kestenbaum

    Russell J. Kestenbaum

    Russell Kestenbaum has particular experience in bankruptcy-related tax issues and also acts on the tax aspects of M&A.

    • Russell is one of the best debt and bankruptcy lawyers in the city.

      Tax respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Milbank LLP (3)

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