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Sidley Austin LLP

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Sidley Austin LLP

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For more information on the practice, please visit the practice's page at: https://www.sidley.com/en/us/services/tax/

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Tax - New York

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin LLP offers a broad range of skills including securitization as well as restructuring and REITs matters. It frequently acts on behalf of investment funds and corporate clients, and regularly works with the firm's capital markets, finance and insurance departments. The firm routinely advises on sophisticated private equity transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin LLP represented Soho House & Co in its definitive agreement pursuant to which an investor group will acquire the outstanding shares of Soho House.

Strengths

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  • The group is very user-friendly, smart and helpful.

    Tax respondentUSA

  • The team understands various business structures, has extensive tax and REIT technical knowledge and can adapt and make sure all aspects of your corporate needs are met safely and efficiently.

    Tax respondentUSA

  • The firm provides very valuable commercial insights. The team is pragmatic and a real pleasure to work with. Its attorneys bring practical approaches and enhance the outcome.

    Tax respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Richard A Leavy
    Richard A Leavy

    Richard A Leavy

    Richard Leavy offers extensive experience in matters concerning state and local tax. He is particularly noted for his work on real estate-related issues.
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  • Christian Brause
    Christian Brause

    Christian Brause

    Christian Brause handles a diverse array of matters, regularly advising clients on the tax issues related to M&A and fund formation. He also has particular expertise in work involving REITs.
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  • Robert M Kreitman
    Robert M Kreitman

    Robert M Kreitman

    Robert Kreitman regularly advises on matters related to financial products and structured finance. He is particularly experienced in CLO transactions.
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  • Noam M Waltuch
    Noam M Waltuch

    Noam M Waltuch

    Noam Waltuch practice is centred on the structure and formation of alternative investment funds.

    • Noam is phenomenal with tax structuring, especially on the international stage. He is also great at managing relationships.

      Tax respondentUSA

    • Noam is very technical but he is also in touch with industry standards and best practices.

      Tax respondentUSA

    • Noam understands business needs, is able to provide technical guidance in complex areas and has the poise to address difficult situations.

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