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Richard Nugent

Richard Nugent

USA 2026

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Morrison Foerster
 Morrison Foerster

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

New York

7 years ranked

About

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USA

Career

Richard Nugent is a partner in the firm’s New York office and chair of its Tax practice.

Richard has over 25 years of experience advising on the tax aspects of complex transactions including public and private M&A, spin-offs, joint ventures, internal restructurings, and financings and capital markets transactions. He also advises debtors and creditors within and outside of bankruptcy.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax - New York

Band 3
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Richard Nugent is chair of the Morrison Foerster's tax practice. He has a well-regarded tax practice which encompasses mergers, acquisitions and bankruptcy-related matters. His clients include debtors and creditors.

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Strengths

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  • Richard helps us drive to get value in a transaction. He is a phenomenal asset to our firm.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

  • Richard is one of the leading tax lawyers in the US. He has both depth and breadth of knowledge and applies his knowledge and skills to help clients accomplish their commercial objectives within the relevant tax framework.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

  • Richard is extremely knowledgeable on a broad range of tax matters. He is also highly attentive to his client's needs. He is smart, thoughtful and an all-around great lawyer.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

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