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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Tax

USA Guide 2026 : California: Southern


Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Rankings

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Tax - California: Southern

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Willkie Farr & Gallagher is recognized for its strong tax expertise covering M&A, private equity and restructurings, among other transactional matters. The firm is particularly well-known for its work in the entertainment industry.

Work Highlights

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  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP advised Venrock on the $500 million formation of Venrock Healthcare Capital Partners XP, L.P.

Strengths

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  • The level of creativity and sophistication is as good as I have seen.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • The team demonstrates a strong grasp of our strategic priorities and tailored their advice to reflect practical, real-world considerations.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • Wilkie Farr provides responsive and customized advice, tailored to the needs of the transaction, with a sound understanding of the fundamental business objectives,

    Tax respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Shane Nix
    Band 3Shane Nix

    Shane Nix

    Shane Nix is a skilled tax specialist who is strong across a broad range of transactional matters, including acquisitions, dispositions and restructuring. He is especially prominent in the entertainment industry.

    • Shane is the top tax counsel in the industry of entertainment.

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Band 4Bryan Kelly
    Band 4Bryan Kelly

    Bryan Kelly

    Bryan Kelly is sought after by clients for his high quality tax advice in domestic and cross-border transactional matters. He represents family offices and public to private companies.

    • Bryan is a collegial, sophisticated and creative international tax attorney.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Bryan is a true expert. He is a trusted adviser to us, and he has delivered results for us that are hugely and positively impactful.

      Tax respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (2)

California: Southern

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