Ranking tables
Tax | USA
New York
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP 21 Years Ranked
- Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP 21 Years Ranked
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP 21 Years Ranked
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP 20 Years Ranked
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 21 Years Ranked
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates 21 Years Ranked
- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 21 Years Ranked
- Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz 21 Years Ranked
Band 2
Band 3
- Akin 10 Years Ranked
- Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP 12 Years Ranked
- Goodwin 4 Years Ranked
- Mayer Brown LLP 12 Years Ranked
- Milbank LLP 20 Years Ranked
- Proskauer Rose LLP 13 Years Ranked
- Ropes & Gray LLP 15 Years Ranked
- Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP 13 Years Ranked
- Sidley Austin LLP 15 Years Ranked
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP 16 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Baker McKenzie 10 Years Ranked
- Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP 20 Years Ranked
- Clifford Chance US LLP 14 Years Ranked
- Dechert LLP 9 Years Ranked
- DLA Piper LLP (US) 9 Years Ranked
- Jones Day 9 Years Ranked
- Kostelanetz LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP 14 Years Ranked
- McDermott Will & Emery LLP 20 Years Ranked
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 7 Years Ranked
- White & Case LLP 15 Years Ranked
- Roberts & Holland LLP
Senior Statespeople
- Andrew P Solomon Sullivan & Cromwell LLP20 Years Ranked
- Andrew S Mason Sullivan & Cromwell LLP21 Years Ranked
- Diana L Wollman Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP18 Years Ranked
- James M Peaslee Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP22 Years Ranked
- Leslie B Samuels Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP22 Years Ranked
- Robert Cassanos Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP21 Years Ranked
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
- David H Schnabel Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP21 Years Ranked
- David P Hariton Sullivan & Cromwell LLP22 Years Ranked
- David Rievman Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates15 Years Ranked
- Dean S Shulman Kirkland & Ellis LLP17 Years Ranked
- Deborah L Paul Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz21 Years Ranked
- Eric Sloan Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP7 Years Ranked
- Jiyeon Lee-Lim Latham & Watkins LLP17 Years Ranked
- Jodi J Schwartz Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz22 Years Ranked
- Lauren Angelilli Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP15 Years Ranked
- Stuart J Goldring Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP22 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Amanda H. Nussbaum Proskauer Rose LLP14 Years Ranked
- Andrew H Braiterman Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP17 Years Ranked
- Andrew R Walker Milbank LLP17 Years Ranked
- Christopher Peters Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP16 Years Ranked
- David I Shapiro Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP16 Years Ranked
- David S Miller Proskauer Rose LLP22 Years Ranked
- Davis J. Wang Sullivan & Cromwell LLP8 Years Ranked
- Edward E Gonzalez Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates19 Years Ranked
- Jason R Factor Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP19 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey B Samuels Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP21 Years Ranked
- Joshua Holmes Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz14 Years Ranked
- Linda Z Swartz Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP20 Years Ranked
- Lucy W Farr Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP17 Years Ranked
- Marcy Geller Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP14 Years Ranked
- Michael Farber Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP19 Years Ranked
- Michael Mollerus Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP19 Years Ranked
- Peter F G Schuur Debevoise & Plimpton LLP14 Years Ranked
- Ronald E Creamer Jr Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP21 Years Ranked
- Sara B Zablotney Kirkland & Ellis LLP8 Years Ranked
- Stuart E Leblang Akin15 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Brian Kniesly Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP9 Years Ranked
- Bryan C. Skarlatos Kostelanetz LLP16 Years Ranked
- Christian Brause Sidley Austin LLP6 Years Ranked
- Craig M. Horowitz Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP8 Years Ranked
- David S Raab Latham & Watkins LLP19 Years Ranked
- David W Mayo Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP20 Years Ranked
- Eiko Stange Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz14 Years Ranked
- J Leonard (Len) Teti II Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP15 Years Ranked
- James Brown Ropes & Gray LLP13 Years Ranked
- John Lutz McDermott Will & Emery LLP8 Years Ranked
- Nancy Mehlman Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP15 Years Ranked
- Pamela Endreny Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP7 Years Ranked
- Philip Wagman Clifford Chance US LLP13 Years Ranked
- Philippe Benedict Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP12 Years Ranked
- Richard Nugent Jones Day5 Years Ranked
- Romina Weiss Goodwin8 Years Ranked
- Scott M Sontag Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP11 Years Ranked
- Shlomo C Twerski Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP12 Years Ranked
- Steven Matays Freshfields US LLP15 Years Ranked
- Victor Hollender Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates16 Years Ranked
- William McRae Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP16 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Barry Herzog Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP13 Years Ranked
- Brian Krause Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP5 Years Ranked
- Christopher Roman Ropes & Gray LLP7 Years Ranked
- Edward Tanenbaum Alston & Bird LLP9 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth L McGinley Bracewell LLP13 Years Ranked
- Eric Wang Sullivan & Cromwell LLP3 Years Ranked
- Hillel N Jacobson Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP12 Years Ranked
- Isaac J. Wheeler Sullivan & Cromwell LLP4 Years Ranked
- Jared M Rusman Kirkland & Ellis LLP19 Years Ranked
- Jason S Bazar Mayer Brown LLP12 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey M Trinklein Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP14 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Uffner Hogan Lovells US LLP10 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Goldstein Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP7 Years Ranked
- Kara Mungovan Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP5 Years Ranked
- Kathryn Keneally Jones Day13 Years Ranked
- Mark Schwed Kirkland & Ellis LLP7 Years Ranked
- Meyer Fedida Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP4 Years Ranked
- Noah Beck Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP7 Years Ranked
- Patrick B Fenn Akin7 Years Ranked
- Peter J Connors Norris McLaughlin P.A.9 Years Ranked
- Robert E Holo Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP14 Years Ranked
- Robert Frastai Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP10 Years Ranked
- Robert M Kreitman Sidley Austin LLP15 Years Ranked
- Russell J. Kestenbaum Milbank LLP8 Years Ranked
- Saren Goldner Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP6 Years Ranked
- Stuart L Rosow Proskauer Rose LLP10 Years Ranked
- William G Cavanagh Norton Rose Fulbright13 Years Ranked
- William J Weiss Goodwin6 Years Ranked
- Lary S WolfRoberts & Holland LLP
- Michael MillerRoberts & Holland LLP
Band 5
- Abraham Reshtick Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP2 Years Ranked
- Adam Tejeda K&L Gates3 Years Ranked
- Alan S Waldenberg Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP10 Years Ranked
- Christopher Fargo Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP3 Years Ranked
- Corey Goodman Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP4 Years Ranked
- Dan Rosen Baker McKenzie4 Years Ranked
- David Z Nirenberg Chapman and Cutler LLP20 Years Ranked
- Erin Cleary Debevoise & Plimpton LLP3 Years Ranked
- Gavin A White Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates4 Years Ranked
- James Tandler Reed Smith LLP1 Years Ranked
- John Narducci Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP1 Years Ranked
- Joshua Milgrim Dechert LLP4 Years Ranked
- Kevin Glenn DLA Piper LLP (US)4 Years Ranked
- Libin Zhang Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP3 Years Ranked
- Lisa G. Watts Latham & Watkins LLP7 Years Ranked
- Mark Allison Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered4 Years Ranked
- Mary Hevener Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP11 Years Ranked
- Michael Bolotin Debevoise & Plimpton LLP4 Years Ranked
- Michael Seaton Clifford Chance US LLP4 Years Ranked
- P. Bruce Wright Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP9 Years Ranked
- Pamela Capps Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP7 Years Ranked
- Richard Zarin Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP9 Years Ranked
- Ron G. Nardini Vinson & Elkins LLP3 Years Ranked
- Russell Nance Mayer Brown LLP4 Years Ranked
- Russell S Light Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP12 Years Ranked
- Stephen Jordan Debevoise & Plimpton LLP1 Years Ranked
- Stephen Land Adler & Stachenfeld LLP1 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
- Alec Jarvis Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates1 Years Ranked
- Colin Kelly Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP2 Years Ranked
- Frank Mugabi DLA Piper LLP (US)1 Years Ranked
- Marc Casale DLA Piper LLP (US)4 Years Ranked
- Olivier De Moor Akin1 Years Ranked
- Patrick E Sigmon Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP2 Years Ranked
- Rafael Kariyev Debevoise & Plimpton LLP1 Years Ranked
- Steven Lorch Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP3 Years Ranked
- William A. Curran Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP1 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPTax2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP offers a broad and highly accomplished practice with proven tax advisory skills and great judgment in forming creative structures. Noted for effective advice on fund formation and financial products, as well as corporate M&A and cross-border matters. Offers additional expertise in resolving tax controversy matters. Especially well equipped to service large multinationals, including financial institutions and investment funds.1 Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLPTax2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP represents a market-leading and premium-quality practice, noted for keen client advocacy and providing a highly responsive service in transactional tax planning, including partnership matters. Offers vast knowledge in capital markets transactions, including IPOs by US and non-US issuers and SEC-registered offerings. Adept handling of cross-border matters and particular strength in financing structures. Remains a popular choice for REIT transactions and spin-outs.1 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPTax2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP is a marquee domestic and international tax practice, covering the spectrum of tax planning and controversy for its impressive multinational client base. Highlighted for its extensive expertise in financial products and capital markets. Regularly advises on the tax implications of major bankruptcies and real estate transactions.1 Kirkland & Ellis LLPTax2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis LLP provides cogent and effective tax counsel in a variety of fields spanning tax planning and controversy matters. Held in high regard for its adept handling of M&A as well as investment fund work. Handles the tax implications of restructurings and real estate investments. Has a number of private equity firms as well as household-name hospitality and healthcare corporations on its client roster.1 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPTax2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP's tax group is sought out by a raft of private equity firms, financial institutions and multinational corporations. Frequently advises on the tax implications of transactions, as well as fund formation matters. Expertise also covers issues such as capital markets and real estate transactions.1 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesTax2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is the first port of call for an impressive array of multinational clients seeking tax counsel. A deep bench of specialists experienced in advising on a variety of tax matters including M&A and corporate finance transactions. Hosts some of New York's most formidable tax litigators, with enviable experience in high-value tax controversies.1 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPTax2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedSullivan & Cromwell LLP is a top-tier practice with deep experience in the tax treatment of areas such as investment funds, capital markets and real estate. Particularly well regarded for advising on big-ticket M&A and financing deals. Accomplished advisers on international as well as domestic issues, and on controversy as well as tax planning.1 Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & KatzTax2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedWachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is well known in the market for its focused and highly effective tax lawyers who are frequently sought out to advise on high-value corporate and M&A transactions. Offers tax expertise spanning corporate reorganizations, joint ventures and financial products. Noted for keen client advocacy when negotiating deals.
Band 2
2 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPTax2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedDebevoise & Plimpton LLP is home to a notable team of practitioners with impressive experience across international and domestic tax. Regularly advises on complex tax planning and M&A matters. Accomplished in investment fund formation and insurance matters. With offices in New York, London and Paris, offers enviable experience advising a diverse client roster on cross-border tax.2 Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLPTax2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP handles all forms of corporate transactions, including M&A and dispositions, spin-outs, and joint ventures. Expertise covers hedge fund and private equity fund formations and tax issues associated with financings. Clients include leading retailers, private equity firms and telecommunication companies.2 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPTax2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is a growing team enjoying increasing recognition for its tax offering. Advises on private equity investments, joint venture structuring and capital markets matters. Diverse client portfolio across the energy, financial services and real estate sectors. Experienced with both domestic and international tax systems.2 Latham & Watkins LLPTax2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedLatham & Watkins LLP is a popular choice of counsel for optimizing international and domestic deals, working in conjunction with the firm's leading corporate team. An enviable client roster that includes large multinational technology companies and financial institutions. Experienced in applying tax strategies to financing and capital markets offerings as well as M&A. Additionally noted for its expertise in REIT and partnership-related tax matters.2 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPTax2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP has a highly regarded tax group acting for an impressive list of clients, including financial institutions, restaurant groups, private equity firms and technology companies. Skilled in applying tax mitigation strategies to complex corporate transactions involving cross-border matters, investment funds and corporate finance.2 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPTax2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is admired for providing useful and pragmatic federal tax advice to clients. Experienced in advising on both domestic and cross-border matters involving private equity, fund formation and debt financing. Has particular expertise in advising on bankruptcy-related tax matters. First choice for clients from a multitude of industries, including financial services, real estate and technology.
Band 3
3 AkinTax2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedAkin is noted for the sound advice it offers on the tax treatment of investment funds, as well as on the tax elements of capital market matters and international corporate restructuring. Diverse client portfolio spans the finance, technology, pharmaceutical and energy industries.3 Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLPTax2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedCahill Gordon & Reindel LLP is a well-regarded tax practice known for specializing in issues arising from capital markets transactions. Works with the firm's market-leading banking and finance team, frequently representing financial institutions as underwriters of debt offerings.3 GoodwinTax2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedGoodwin handles all tax aspects of corporate deals. Regularly advises on M&A and capital markets transactions. Client base includes life sciences companies and REITs.3 Mayer Brown LLPTax2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedMayer Brown LLP offers sound tax counsel across tax controversy, transactional and capital markets issues. Also provides clients with tax restructuring and reorganization advice. Frequently sought after by multinational companies across many industries, including corporate and financial services clients. Well equipped to handle SALT matters.3 Milbank LLPTax2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedMilbank LLP has a notable profile advising on the federal tax implications of equity investments, loan syndication and capital markets matters. Possesses expertise in securitization and financial products. Recognized for its international capability, acting for large financial institutions and other household names.3 Proskauer Rose LLPTax2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedProskauer Rose LLP offers accomplished advisers on tax matters concerning a range of issues including REITs, corporate and M&A transactions and fund formation. It demonstrates a broad spectrum of expertise across the energy, financial services and healthcare sectors.3 Ropes & Gray LLPTax2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedRopes & Gray LLP is experienced in representing private equity clients on complex tax issues and advises across the full range of federal taxation matters, including those relating to fund organization. Also works with corporate entities on a range of tax restructuring, transactional, financing and joint venture matters.3 Schulte Roth & Zabel LLPTax2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedSchulte Roth & Zabel LLP is a popular choice for cogent tax advice in the context of investment funds. It offers support in tax matters involving M&A, reorganizations, buyouts and carve-out transactions. The firm has notable strength in relation to distressed debt and equity investments. It also takes on real estate tax matters.3 Sidley Austin LLPTax2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedSidley Austin LLP offers a broad range of skills including securitization as well as restructuring and REITs matters. Frequently acts on behalf of investment funds and corporate clients. Regularly works with the firm's capital markets, finance and insurance departments.3 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPTax2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP houses an accomplished practice across corporate M&A work, private equity investment and investment fund formation. Possesses the ability to work seamlessly with other practice areas at the firm. Provides a full service to its clients and is well versed in domestic and international matters. Capable representing clients before the IRS and the Treasury Department.
Band 4
4 Baker McKenzieTax2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedBaker McKenzie houses a strong team with significant experience advising on the tax elements of high-value corporate transactions. Also offers substantial capabilities in contentious matters. Acts for clients from a wide range of sectors, including technology, media and financial services. Noted for the strength of its SALT practice and able to draw on the firm's national and global network for support in multijurisdictional matters.4 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLPTax2024 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedCadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP counts taxation of financial products, corporate transactions and commodities matters as key strengths. Acts for an impressive array of clients such as pharmaceutical companies and financial institutions. Also handles the structuring of securitization vehicles, with enviable experience of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securitizations.4 Clifford Chance US LLPTax2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedClifford Chance LLP is a popular choice of counsel in transactions involving real estate investment and the structuring of REITs. Financial products expertise covers CLOs, derivatives and insurance. Offers additional experience in open-end funds, joint ventures and tax controversy matters.4 Dechert LLPTax2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedDechert LLP offers a highly respected tax team operating in a number of high-level transactions. Maintains an enviable list of clients in the private equity sector, including major sponsors and their portfolio companies. Also works with SEC-registered investment management companies in tax-based transaction structuring.4 DLA Piper LLP (US)Tax2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedDLA Piper LLP is a notable team with a wide range of experience in complex tax matters. Regularly advises clients on the tax aspects of corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions and the formation of joint ventures. Also offers assistance with audits, appeals and litigation. Highlighted for its strong global network of offices.4 Jones DayTax2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedJones Day possesses a highly regarded tax practice with strong offerings handling compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Balances a strong transactional practice, acting for corporate and funds clients, with litigation and controversy capabilities.4 Kostelanetz LLPTax2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedKostelanetz LLP is a respected boutique firm that handles tax controversy matters. It regularly works with high net worth individuals in defending against IRS audits and investigations, among other matters.4 Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLPTax2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedKramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP is a respected name, adept at handling federal transactional tax matters. Can also draw upon the firm's expertise in other practices to provide a range of complementary services. Boasts expertise in acting for companies and individuals in the entertainment and sports industries.4 McDermott Will & Emery LLPTax2024 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedMcDermott Will & Emery LLP offers experienced lawyers with specialized and effective knowledge, capable of undertaking tax matters on the state, local and federal levels. Boasts a full-service tax practice, with particular strength in M&A, finance and energy.4 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPTax2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP offers significant strength in transactional tax work, ranging from M&A and corporate reorganizations to equity and debt securities offerings. Adept at handling both domestic and cross-border mandates and routinely called upon to assist private equity clients and institutional investors with fund formation. Also noted for its particular expertise in matters concerning REITs.4 White & Case LLPTax2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedWhite & Case LLP is frequently sought out for its international capabilities and sound profile for advising on complex and high-value transactions. Boasts special strength in advising on the tax aspects of M&A, working closely with the firm's M&A team. Its client roster ranges from middle-market companies to major corporations.
Band 5
5 Alston & Bird LLPTax2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedAlston & Bird LLP offers an accomplished state and local practice handling matters for a range of clients. Expertise covers income, franchise and business license taxes, among others. Clients include sports teams and retailers. Able to offer additional expertise in transactional and tax litigation matters.5 Bracewell LLPTax2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedBracewell LLP is noted for its skills in handling tax aspects of transactions, including M&A, dispositions and joint ventures. It is particularly adept at advising companies in the energy sector.5 Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLPTax2024 | Band 5 | 8 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland LLP regularly advises large corporations on tax issues relating to high-profile transactions. Also experienced in handling contentious tax matters. Client base includes high-profile software and telecommunication companies.5 Freshfields US LLPTax2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer represents a range of clients including private equity firms, investment banks and energy companies in significant transactions. Expertise covers deals such as M&A, IPOs and joint ventures. Well equipped to handle cross-border matters, supported by a network of international offices.5 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPTax2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP advises on a range of tax matters including high-value transactions. Particularly adept at handling tax issues relating to renewable energy. Clients include financial institutions, energy companies and asset managers.5 Paul Hastings LLPTax2024 | Band 5 | 10 Years RankedPaul Hastings LLP offers a solid practice handling a host of tax matters. Particularly active in CLO-related issues. Works with a range of clients including underwriters and sovereign wealth funds.5 Reed Smith LLPTax2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedReed Smith LLP is well known for the tax expertise it offers to corporates, investment funds and private equity firms in their transactional activity. The firm utilizes its significant global footprint to advise on cross-border matters.