Ranking tables
Tax | USA
Illinois
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Senior Statespeople
Star Individuals
Band 1
Andrea S Kramer ASKramer Law LLC17 Years Ranked
David Polster Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates18 Years Ranked
Diana Doyle Latham & Watkins LLP14 Years Ranked
Nathaniel Carden Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates12 Years Ranked
Rachel Cantor Kirkland & Ellis11 Years Ranked
Suresh Advani Sidley Austin LLP19 Years Ranked
Band 2
Band 3
- Julia Skubis Weber Baker McKenzie5 Years Ranked
Lee Morlock Kirkland & Ellis8 Years Ranked- Maher Haddad Baker McKenzie4 Years Ranked
Mike Carew Kirkland & Ellis6 Years Ranked
Mitchell Weiss K&L Gates1 Years Ranked
Nickolas Gianou Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates8 Years Ranked
Olga Loy Winston & Strawn LLP3 Years Ranked
Peter Edgerton Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
Roger S Lucas Kirkland & Ellis7 Years Ranked
Sarah Beth Rizzo Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates7 Years Ranked
Valentina Famparska Katten5 Years Ranked
Band 4
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Kirkland & EllisTax2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis is one of the most prominent players in the field for a broad array of tax matters. Its expertise spans both domestic and international jurisdictions, offering leading advice on the tax aspects of large mergers and acquisitions. Calls upon a preeminent private equity tax practice that advises sponsors and investors. Key areas of strength also include tax controversy and planning.
1 McDermott Will & Emery LLPTax2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedMcDermott Will & Emery has a hugely respected track record for tax transactional, planning and controversy matters at state and federal level. It is frequently involved in cross-border matters, while also offering a significant state and local tax (SALT) practice. The firm attracts a broad roster of large multinational companies, as well as mid-market and small businesses. It regularly acts as special tax counsel on the largest corporate transactions.
1 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesTax2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedSkadden has a leading tax practice that draws on its international presence to offer clients expertise across an impressive range of tax services. Its highly regarded transactional tax group advises on M&A, private equity and REIT matters. The firm is also noted for its strength in contentious proceedings. Its clients include multinational corporations from a range of sectors, notably finance, real estate and private equity.
Band 2
2 Baker McKenzieTax2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedBaker McKenzie has a full-service tax practice fielding a deep bench of experienced attorneys. It frequently acts on international matters, including cross-border tax structuring concerns and controversies, alongside well-established domestic strength. The firm is also noted for its expertise in transfer pricing.
2 Latham & Watkins LLPTax2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedLatham & Watkins LLP has a well-respected transactional practice with strong expertise in cross-border deals and tax planning. It frequently advises on high-value financings and M&A for an impressive roster of US and international companies. The firm is also noted for its strength advising on private equity matters.
2 Mayer Brown LLPTax2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedMayer Brown LLP is highly regarded for its strong controversy practice, which sees it act in disputes venued across the USA. It is also noted for its significant transactional capabilities, acting on domestic and cross-border planning issues and deals such as restructurings and M&A. The team maintains a strong corporate client base, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. It regularly acts for private equity and real estate companies and REITs.
2 Sidley Austin LLPTax2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedSidley Austin LLP is an international firm with a strong regional presence, offering impressive transactional capabilities across a range of financial and corporate tax matters. It has an experienced tax controversy practice that draws on strength in state and federal disputes. It is also noted for its niche expertise in insurance-related work. The firm includes a number of Fortune 100 companies in its expansive client roster.
Band 3
3 K&L GatesTax2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedK&L Gates is well-versed in handling tax matters that may arise in corporate transactions. Additionally, the team regularly works with alternative asset managers on everything from fund structuring to investements.
3 KattenTax2025 | Band 3 | 22 Years RankedKatten is a respected firm particularly noted for its activity in the tax planning space, with additional expertise in transactional matters such as M&A, private equity deals and venture capital investments. It frequently advises on cross-border tax concerns, advising both foreign and domestic entities on expansion planning.
3 Winston & Strawn LLPTax2025 | Band 3 | 22 Years RankedWinston & Strawn LLP has a respected practice that acts across a broad range of transactional, controversy and planning matters. It is particularly recognized for its expertise in the tax aspects of renewable energy projects, drawing on extensive equity finance expertise. The firm is highlighted for its attorneys' trial abilities in complex civil and criminal tax litigation and IRS appeals. It is increasingly active in auditing major league sports franchises.