Tax | USA

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP advises on tax aspects of high value transactional matters, such as acquisitions and spinouts. The team has wide-ranging expertise in international, federal and state matters, alongside strength in litigation and controversy issues. It regularly advises a broad variety of clients, including private equity firms, REITs and multinational corporations in the technology industry.

Latham & Watkins LLP is an acclaimed practice noted for its capabilities in the tax structuring of corporate deals, with considerable cross-border capabilities. The team is well known for its superior capabilities in complex REIT tax matters. Its enviable client base also includes retail and pharmaceutical companies, as well as financial institutions. Wider areas of excellence include partnership tax matters and tax-free spinoffs.

Cooley has a highly experienced team praised for its transactional capabilities. Its diverse client roster includes technology, life science, energy and telecommunication sector clients.

Ascendant houses experts able to handle a wide range of tax matters. The firm regularly manages estate tax planning matters, transactional issues and cases involving Qualified Small Business Stock, among numerous other matters.

Baker McKenzie is an esteemed practice held in high regard for its adept handling of international tax work, such as transfer pricing and tax planning. The team is also noted for its expertise in tax controversy matters, including litigation and administrative appeals. It works with a host of market-leading clients, including high profile names from the social media, money transfer and travel booking sectors.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is a popular choice of counsel for high-level expertise in tax issues across an impressive range of transactions. It fields experience in M&A, capital markets and private equity transactions, among others.

Morrison Foerster is known for their impressive transactional expertise. Their client-base varies from real estate, energy, fintech and more.

O'Melveny & Myers is a high profile tax practice in the California market, advising on matters such as M&A, financing and IPO work. The team services an array of clients including those from the entertainment and technology industries, as well as private equity investors. It demonstrates growing strength advising on cross-border matters, with niche expertise advising Asian clients doing business in the USA.

Paul Hastings calls on notable strengths in transactional tax structuring. The team offers particular expertise in real estate and funds tax matters, alongside wider strengths in tax credits. Its enviable client base includes household-name financial institutions, technology companies and private equity firms.

The tax department at Proskauer Rose LLP is known for its transactional practice, providing US and cross-border tax advice, with strength in M&A, private equity, and work with private investment fund groups.

Vinson & Elkins stands out for its high quality tax offering which sees it routinely advise on complex domestic and cross-border M&A, reorganizations and joint ventures. Industry expertise includes strength in the renewable energy space.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher is recognized for its strong tax expertise covering M&A, private equity and restructurings, among other transactional matters. The firm is particularly well-known for its work in the entertainment industry.