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Winston Taylor’s Illinois tax practice represents public and private companies across many industries, however, the practice is highly respected for its private equity fund tax planning expertise. Focused on middle-market funds, we have extensive experience with fund formations, business acquisitions and dispositions, business formations, mergers, and joint ventures.

The Winston Illinois team similarly has a tremendous amount of experience representing SBICs in company representations, using their tax structuring expertise. Additionally, we handle REITs and real estate finance, including foreign investments in the United States; real estate and mortgage debt investment structures; CLOs and offshore debt funds; offshore lending, including treaty-based structured; and investing in life insurance contracts.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Illinois

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Winston Taylor has a respected practice that acts across a broad range of transactional, controversy and planning matters. It is particularly recognized for its expertise in the tax aspects of renewable energy projects, drawing on extensive equity finance expertise. The firm is highlighted for its attorneys' trial abilities in complex civil and criminal tax litigation and IRS appeals. It is increasingly active in auditing major league sports franchises.

Work Highlights

  • Winston Taylor represented Denali Capital Acquisition Corp in the closing of its previously announced business combination with Semnur Pharmaceuticals, for a value of USD2.5 billion.

Strengths

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We find the firm's capacity to handle highly sophisticated matters to be outstanding. The firm's attorneys flag potential risks and ambiguities that are critical to our investment decisions. Its detailed legal review is a key factor in our risk mitigation strategy for our investment portfolio.

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The team's responsiveness and service levels are outstanding. We receive quick, reliable answers to all questions, and they prioritize our needs to ensure smooth execution of transactions.

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They have extensive knowledge and provide and excellent service.

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Notable Practitioners

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Olga Loy
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Olga Loy
3
Band 3

Chair of the tax group, Olga Loy has a strong reputation in the space. Her clients include high profile investment firms and banks. She is routinely called upon to provide counsel on acquisitions and IPOs.

What distinguishes Olga from her peers is her commercial awareness combined with her responsiveness. She not only identifies legal risks but also offers practical, business-minded recommendations that keep our transactions on schedule.

Olga Loy is a true expert who continuously demonstrates an exceptional legal acumen, strategic insight, and mastery of complex regulatory frameworks.

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Angela Rohman Russo
4
Band 4

Angela Russo is experienced in tax matters related to mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. She works with clients in a variety of industries including manufacturing, technology and food.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Winston Taylor LLP

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Illinois

Tax
Olga Loy
3
Olga Loy
3
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Angela Rohman Russo
4
Band 4
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Members

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Angela Rohman-Russo

Dennis J. Kelly

Donald Goff

Olga Loy

Head of Department

Clients

Provided by Winston Taylor LLP

Allied Waste Corporation

Baird Capital Partners

EOS Partners

Exelon Corporation

Federal-Mogul Corporation

JP Morgan

Motorola

SPX Corporation

The Jordan Company

Waste Management

Industries

Provided by Winston Taylor LLP

Banks

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Health Care

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Software & Computer Services

Sports

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Utilities