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William J Weiss

William J Weiss

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

New York

8 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Bill Weiss, a partner in Goodwin's Tax practice, advises US and international clients on the tax aspects of corporate and partnership transactions, including tax-free reorganizations, spinoffs, leveraged buyouts, restructurings, equity-based compensation arrangements and the formation of joint ventures. In addition, he regularly advises sponsors, managers and investors on the tax aspects of the formation and operation of private equity, venture capital, real estate and hedge funds and the investments made by those funds.

Personal

JD, 1989

Harvard Law School

(cum laude)

AB, 1986

Princeton University

(summa cum laude)

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax - New York

Band 4
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William Weiss counsels clients on tax implications of reorganizations, spin-outs and leveraged buyouts, among other transactions. His clients include sponsors, managers and investors.
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Strengths

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  • Bill is an effective and dogged advocate for his clients, with deep technical knowledge and an ability to explain complex issues and consequences to non-tax constituents.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

  • Bill knows what he is doing and brings value to us as a client.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

  • Bill is an incredibly commercial tax lawyer who is very sophisticated and has been an incredible thought partner.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

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