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Tax | USA

New Jersey

Tax covers transactional and controversy-related work. Tax on the transactional side covers corporate partnerships structures, tax planning, spin-offs and negotiating tax-free acquisitions. Tax controversy encompasses any contentious tax issue, predominantly at the federal court stage. This includes tax-based litigation, IRS examinations (usually concerning federal income tax issues) and tax shelter investigations. This section also takes into account transfer pricing.

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Band 1

  1. Lowenstein Sandler LLP
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    Lowenstein Sandler LLP
    Tax
    2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Lowenstein Sandler is a well-regarded firm with a strong reputation in the space. The team is held in high regard for its ability to provide guidance on the tax aspects of corporate M&A and restructurings. Its practitioners are also adept at advising clients on cross-border transactions.
  2. McCarter & English, LLP
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    McCarter & English, LLP
    Tax
    2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked

    McCarter & English is a pre-eminent tax practice able to advise clients on a wide range of federal tax and SALT issues. The group is adept at handling both transactional and disputes matters, with notable experience in tax planning and structuring. It acts for a diverse list of clients including non-profit organizations and Fortune 500 companies.

  3. Riker Danzig LLP
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    Riker Danzig LLP
    Tax
    2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Riker Danzig's team demonstrates its ability to act on a wide range of tax matters including corporate structuring and litigation. The group is also adept at advising clients on state and local tax. Its clients stem from a number of sectors, including media, biotech and energy, to name a few.
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Band 2

  1. FBT Gibbons LLP
    Tax
    2026 | Band 2