Department profile
Winston Taylor LLP

Tax

USA Guide 2026 : Illinois

Share profile

Winston Taylor LLP

Rankings

About

Provided by Winston Taylor LLP

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.

Clients (10)

  • Federal-Mogul Corporation
  • Waste Management
  • JP Morgan
  • Motorola
  • EOS Partners
  • Baird Capital Partners
  • Allied Waste Corporation
  • The Jordan Company
  • Exelon Corporation
  • SPX Corporation

Industries (12)

  • Banks
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Sports
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Tax - Illinois

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.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • 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

Provided by Chambers

  • 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.

    Tax respondentUSA

  • 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.

    Tax respondentUSA

  • They have extensive knowledge and provide and excellent service.

    Tax respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Olga Loy
    Olga Loy

    Olga Loy

    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.

      Tax respondentUSA

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

      Tax respondentUSA
    View profile
  • Angela Rohman Russo
    Angela Rohman Russo

    Angela Rohman Russo

    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.

    View profile

Ranked Individuals at Winston Taylor LLP (2)

Illinois

Members

Provided by Winston Taylor LLP

Winston Taylor LLP has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership