Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates, Tax

About

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The Tax Group at Skadden handles all aspects of tax law in transactions worldwide. Skadden tax lawyers bring years of experience gained in both private practice and in government to each engagement with the goal of creative and value-added tax solutions. Our Tax Group coordinates its efforts with Skadden lawyers in other disciplines to provide a team approach to each client matter.

Skadden’s tax attorneys are experienced in virtually every type of matter that presents significant tax issues. Our tax professionals also have played leading roles in developing creative controversy resolutions, such as global settlements, fast-track appeals settlements, prefiling agreements and similar expedited resolution strategies. If litigation is required, the firm has well-known senior tax litigators experienced in substantial tax controversies.

In 2018, Skadden was named Americas Tax Firm of the Year, North American Tax Firm of the Year and U.S. Tax Court Firm of the Year at the International Tax Review Americas Awards, and The American Lawyer / Legal Week named us Transatlantic Tax Team of the Year at the Transatlantic Legal Awards. Skadden has been named a Law360 Tax Group of the Year every year since 2015. We were also named Law Firm of the Year for Tax Law by U.S. News — Best Lawyers in 2018 and 2019.

Chambers Review

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Tax - New York

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is the first port of call for an impressive array of multinational clients seeking tax counsel. A deep bench of specialists experienced in advising on a variety of tax matters including M&A and corporate finance transactions. Hosts some of New York's most formidable tax litigators, with enviable experience in high-value tax controversies.

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Work Highlights

Skadden represented Liberty Media Corporation in connection with the tax aspects of its split-off of the Atlanta Braves and the real estate surrounding the Braves’ stadium into a separate company. The transaction was valued at $2.7 billion.

Strengths

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"The tax group is phenomenal and world-class. I would trust them on any tax-related matter to provide helpful, business-friendly advice."

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USA

"They offer a strong technical analysis and understanding of the policy underpinnings for a position."

Tax respondent
USA

"The tax group is phenomenal and world-class. I would trust them on any tax-related matter to provide helpful, business-friendly advice."

Tax respondent
USA

"They offer a strong technical analysis and understanding of the policy underpinnings for a position."

Tax respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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David Rievman

Band 1

David Rievman is the global head of the firm's regulatory practice. He is noted for his representation of clients in M&A and offers significant experience in multijurisdictional tax planning.

"He has an ability to take very complicated structures and make them understandable. He is very solutions-oriented, accessible and available."

"He is a great lawyer who takes a very practical view of things."

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Edward E Gonzalez

Band 2

Edward Gonzalez has vast experience in transactional tax matters, including acquisitions and financings. Clients such as corporations and investment banks turn to him for his solid counsel.

"He is incredibly diligent and always available. He knows his stuff and has a great feel for what's going on."

"He has decades of experience, is intellectually flexible and challenges issues pretty vigorously. He has a commercial mind."

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Victor Hollender

Band 3

Victor Hollender handles transactional tax matters on behalf of a diverse range of clients. He often works with automakers, aerospace companies and private equity firms.

"He is a very strong lawyer. He knows his stuff."

"Victor is very knowledgeable and has excellent judgment. He is also a pleasure to work with."

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Gavin A White

Band 5

Gavin White handles a range of tax matters, including those related to IPOs and joint ventures. He works with clients such as media and luxury goods companies.

"His client service is excellent and he has superb legal knowledge."

"He is very responsive and has the ability to look at the big picture and come up with practical answers."

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Alec Jarvis

Up and Coming

Alec Jarvis is an up-and-coming tax partner in the New York market. He has experience in domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures and restructurings.

"I think he is extraordinarily technical, super client-oriented and a pleasure to work with."

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