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William G Cavanagh

USA 2026

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Bill Cavanagh is the co-head of the Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP tax practice and specializes in corporate, partnership, private equity and international tax matters. He advises a broad array of US and multinational clients on a wide variety of US and cross-border tax issues.

Career

In recent years, Bill has worked extensively with clients in structuring, negotiating and implementing significant domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, project finance transactions, securities offerings, private equity deals, financings and securitized loan transactions. He has also represented clients in numerous tax controversy disputes with the Internal Revenue Service and with various state and local tax authorities. Bill has written extensively on tax issues and is a frequent speaker on a broad array of tax topics.

Personal

Syracuse University, BA; George Washington University Law School, JD; New York University School of Law, LL.M

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax - New York

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial
William Cavanagh is co-head of Norton Rose Fulbright's tax practice and continues to be a go-to for clients seeking counsel on domestic and international tax matters. His practice includes corporate transactions as well as controversy disputes.

Strengths

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  • William is excellent, particularly across tax controversy issues.

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