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David H Schnabel

David H Schnabel

USA 2026

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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

New York

23 years ranked

About

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USA

Practice Areas

David is the head of Davis Polk’s Tax practice. He advises clients on a full range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, spinoffs, financings, PIPEs, joint ventures and inversions. Clients also look to David for guidance on tax issues, strategy and the impact of potential tax-law changes.

He is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and a former chair of the Tax Section of the New York State Bar Association.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax - New York

Band 1
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David Schnabel is highly regarded for his skilled handling of tax matters. He regularly acts for clients, including private equity firms and energy companies, on high value M&A.

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Strengths

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  • He is my favorite tax adviser.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

  • David is really excellent. He is one of the leaders in the United States for partnership taxation.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

  • David has an amazing breadth of knowledge, problem-solving abilities and an ability to give clear understandable advice in real time.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

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Massachusetts

New York

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