Tax | USA

Goodwin has a market-leading team of highly skilled practitioners that handles complex transactional matters. Areas of focus include real estate, corporate and private equity transactions. Also advises on REIT and fund formation-specific tax issues. Its client base is diverse and includes national and international businesses. Especially notable for handling tax matters in the life sciences space, acting for both startups and mature companies.

Ropes & Gray has a preeminent team of tax experts offering a range of skills and services to domestic and international clients in the corporate and nonprofit spheres. Strong funds practice that offers specialized advice to leading asset managers and US and non-US investors. Also has a leading tax-exempt practice that sees the team advise universities and hospitals on matters such as planned giving and executive compensation.

Proskauer Rose is recognized for its specialist expertise and focus on fund formation. Advises fund managers and investors on fund structuring, most frequently working on the formation of private equity and venture capital funds. Also noted for advising on the tax aspects of a range of debt financing transactions. Offers advice to high-profile clients nationally and internationally, with additional footholds in the UK and Asia.

Sullivan & Worcester is well regarded for its advice to clients on the taxation of REITs and employee benefit schemes. Also respected for its work on M&A and for its ability to advise clients on international tax work. The firm also represents clients in connection with tax litigation cases.

WilmerHale has a highly skilled team of practitioners exhibiting talent across a range of areas, including restructuring, financing, investments and complex M&A matters. Also represents clients in connection with tax litigation and audits. Able to draw on the wider firm's significant trial and appellate offering to provide support in high-stakes tax controversies. Offers high-quality advice to an impressive array of clients, including life science companies and nonprofit organizations. Attracts particular praise for its work with emerging companies.

Choate Hall & Stewart is commended for its handling of both national and international tax matters. Offers valued advice in areas such as investment fund formation, complex M&A matters and tax strategy. Clients include public companies and private equity firms.

DLA Piper handles particularly complex and sophisticated tax planning and structuring matters, including IP migration, cross-border M&A and inversions. Deemed highly adept in areas such as consulting, structuring and tax controversy. Esteemed for its specialist, in-depth knowledge of tax matters relating to an array of growing industries, such as biotech, pharmaceuticals, software and industrial products. Offers clients the benefit of its international network of offices.

Kirkland & Ellis has a high-quality tax practice that is best known for its work for private equity firms and their portfolio companies. The team covers areas such as investment fund structuring, secondaries transactions and M&A.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has a notable tax team that regularly advises on M&A and private equity transactions. Its client base includes large public corporations, institutional investors and asset managers. Also demonstrates skill on tax litigation, including regular work on IRS enforcement issues and tax controversy.