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Gavin A White

Gavin A White

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Gavin A. White advises clients on a wide variety of U.S. and international tax matters, including public and private acquisitions, divestitures, bankruptcy reorganizations, equity and debt offerings, and joint ventures. He has extensive experience advising private equity firms and their portfolio companies on a variety of transactions.

Personal

Mr. White has been recognized repeatedly in Chambers USA and The Legal 500, and was included in Crain’s inaugural Notable LGBTQ Leaders & Executives list, which honored 70 LGBTQ professionals in a variety of industries. He has also been honored as one of Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers and recognized as Highly Regarded by ITR World Tax, in addition to being previously named one of Law360’s Rising Stars in Tax.

Education

University of Virginia School of Law

J.D. (Editorial Board, Virginia Law Review; Order of the Coif)

2004

Princeton University

A.B.

2001

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax - New York

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial
Gavin White handles a range of tax matters, including those related to IPOs and joint ventures. He works with clients such as media and luxury goods companies.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • A great tax professional and a valuable adviser who I have recommended to others.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is amazingly responsive and helpful.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

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California

California: Los Angeles & Surrounds

California: Northern

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

California: Southern

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