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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Tax: Corporate & Finance

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

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Tax: Corporate & Finance - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP houses highly experienced tax practitioners with notable strength spanning private equity, restructuring, capital markets and M&A. The firm acts for a broad client base including technology firms, financial services providers and retailers. It is experienced in representing sovereign wealth funds and development finance institutions, is a standout adviser in the bankruptcy space and is well-versed in restructuring and modifications of debt. It also possesses notable cross-border expertise.

Notable practitioners

New York-based Paul Wessel is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

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  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges advised Sanofi on the tax aspects of its $9.5 billion tender offer to acquire Blueprint Medicines Corporation.

Strengths

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  • The firm displays exceptional differentiated tax expertise and an ability to decompose tax and tax equity complexity into digestible decision points for a transaction.

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  • Weil is quick to respond to our questions, works diligently to move transactions forward in a timely manner and considers practical solutions applicable to our business needs.

    Tax: Corporate & Finance respondentUSA

  • The firm covers all the bases and has a very deep bench. It is very creative in problem-solving and my go-to for complicated or unusual matters.

    Tax: Corporate & Finance respondentUSA

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