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Peter F G Schuur

Peter F G Schuur

USA 2026

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Peter Schuur is Chair of Debevoise’s global tax practice. He advises on a broad range of U.S. and cross-border M&A transactions, with a focus on corporate transactions in the insurance industry. He also has extensive experience advising clients on the structuring and formation of investment funds and international investment platforms. He works closely with Debevoise’s Private Equity, Insurance and Investment Management Groups.

Mr. Schuur is a member of the Executive Committee of the Tax Section of the New York State Bar Association. He is a frequent speaker on tax issues relating to M&A, insurance and investment funds, including at the Insurance Tax Conference, the University of Chicago Federal Tax Conference and the NYSBA Annual Meeting.

Mr. Schuur joined Debevoise in 1992. He has a B.S. from the University of Michigan and a J.D. with honors from the University of Chicago Law School.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax - New York

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Peter Schuur is chair of the firm's global tax practice. He offers notable expertise handling corporate transactions on behalf of clients in the insurance sector, including M&A.

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  • Peter has really great experience and he always knows what is happening next.

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  • Peter is widely recognized as one of the leading authorities in our industry. What sets him apart is not just his technical mastery, but his ability to break down complex issues and topics making them accessible and actionable.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • Peter is not only a wonderful lawyer but also an exceptional adviser. I trust and rely on his judgment, which is always thoughtful, pragmatic and sound.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

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