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David Polster

David Polster

USA 2026

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Tax

Illinois

19 years ranked

REITs: Tax

USA - Nationwide

9 years ranked

About

Provided by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

USA

Practice Areas

Head of Skadden's Chicago office Tax Group. Advises on partnership transactions, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), regulated investment companies (RICs), outbound investment in foreign jurisdictions, Section 1031 exchanges, foreign investments in the United States including under the Foreign Investment Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA), restructurings in and out of bankruptcy, leveraged leases, project financings and financial products.

Career

JD, Harvard Law School, 1994 (cum laude); BA, Yeshiva University, 1991 (magna cum laude).

Publications

“Final 'Domestically Controlled REIT' Regulations Retain Corporate Look-Through With Some Modifications,” Westlaw Today, May 2024

“New Proposed Regulations Would Affect the Taxation of U.S. Real Estate for Foreign Investors,” ABA eReport: ABA Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law, Winter 2023

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

REITs: Tax - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Individual Editorial
David Polster utilizes his wide knowledge of corporate tax to assist clients in standout REIT transactions.
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Tax - Illinois

Band 1
Individual Editorial
David Polster is recognized for his first-class tax counsel on complex corporate transactions including acquisitions, and joint ventures. He is also noted for his expert REITs practice.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • David is an excellent REIT tax attorney; he's brilliant.

    REITs: TaxChambers Guide to the USA

  • David is methodical and very good at what he does.

    REITs: TaxChambers Guide to the USA

  • David is distinguished by his exceptional institutional knowledge and a thoughtful, deeply analytical approach to issues.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

  • David is very thorough and analytical.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

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