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Joshua Holmes

USA 2026

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

New York

16 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Josh Holmes focuses on the tax aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, spin-offs and financial instruments. He has been the principal tax lawyer on numerous domestic and cross-border transactions in a wide range of industries.

Career

Joined the Tax Department of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz as an associate in 1999 and was elected partner in 2007. Mr. Holmes is recognized as a leading tax lawyer by Chambers USA, Who’s Who Legal 100, Leaders League, and Super Lawyers.

Professional Memberships

Active member of the Executive Committee of the Tax Section of the New York State Bar Association, in addition to being a member of the Tax Section of the American Bar Association, the USA branch of the International Fiscal Association, and the New York Committee of Realty Trust Tax Lawyers.

Education

University of Pennsylvania

B.A.

1993

Stanford University

M.A.

1996

Stanford Law School

J.D.

1999

New York University School of Law

LL.M.

2004

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax - New York

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Joshua Holmes is a respected tax practitioner who regularly handles the tax aspects of corporate transactions. He handles issues relating to M&A, joint ventures and spin-outs.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Josh knows our business as well as I do. It's a pleasure working together.
TaxChambers Guide to the USA
He is the best of the best. It is not only his expertise that shines, but his ability to communicate and guide our company through the most challenging situations.
TaxChambers Guide to the USA

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