Tax | USA

Cleary 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, the practice offers additional expertise in resolving tax controversy matters. It is especially well equipped to service large multinationals, including financial institutions and investment funds.

Cravath, 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. It offers vast knowledge in capital markets transactions, including IPOs by US and non-US issuers and SEC-registered offerings. The firm has an adept handling of cross-border matters and particular strength in financing structures. It remains a popular choice for REIT transactions and spin-outs.

Davis 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. The firm is highlighted for its extensive expertise in financial products and capital markets, and regularly advises on the tax implications of major bankruptcies and real estate transactions.

Paul, 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. The firm is skilled in applying tax mitigation strategies to complex corporate transactions involving cross-border matters, investment funds and corporate finance.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP's tax group is sought out by a raft of private equity firms, financial institutions and multinational corporations. The group frequently advises on the tax implications of transactions, as well as fund formation matters, and its expertise also covers issues such as capital markets and real estate transactions.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is the first port of call for an impressive array of multinational clients seeking tax counsel. It fields a deep bench of specialists experienced in advising on a variety of tax matters including M&A and corporate finance transactions. The firm hosts some of New York's most formidable tax litigators, with enviable experience in high-value tax controversies.

Sullivan & 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, the firm fields accomplished advisers on international as well as domestic issues, and on controversy as well as tax planning.

Wachtell, 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. The firm offers tax expertise spanning corporate reorganizations, joint ventures and financial products, and is noted for keen client advocacy when negotiating deals.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is home to a notable team of practitioners with impressive experience across international and domestic tax. It regularly advises on complex tax planning and M&A matters, and is accomplished in investment fund formation and insurance matters. With offices in New York, London and Paris, the firm offers enviable experience advising a diverse client roster on cross-border tax.

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP handles all forms of corporate transactions, including M&A and dispositions, spin-outs, and joint ventures. Its 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.

Gibson, 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. It is experienced with both domestic and international tax systems.

Latham & Watkins LLP is a popular choice of counsel for optimizing international and domestic deals, working in conjunction with the firm's leading corporate team. It fields an enviable client roster that includes large multinational technology companies and financial institutions, and is experienced in applying tax strategies to financing and capital markets offerings as well as M&A. It is additionally noted for its expertise in REIT and partnership-related tax matters.

Milbank LLP has a notable profile advising on the federal tax implications of equity investments, loan syndication and capital markets matters. The firm possesses expertise in securitization and financial products, and is recognized for its international capability, acting for large financial institutions and other household names.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is admired for providing useful and pragmatic federal tax advice to clients. The firm is experienced in advising on both domestic and cross-border matters involving private equity, fund formation and debt financing, and has particular expertise in advising on bankruptcy-related tax matters. It is the first choice for clients from a multitude of industries, including financial services, real estate and technology.

Akin 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. Its diverse client portfolio spans the finance, technology, pharmaceutical and energy industries.

DLA Piper LLP is a notable team with a wide range of experience in complex tax matters. It regularly advises clients on the tax aspects of corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions and the formation of joint ventures and also offers assistance with audits, appeals and litigation. The firm is highlighted for its strong global network of offices.

Goodwin handles all tax aspects of corporate deals. The firm regularly advises on M&A and capital markets transactions. Its client base includes life sciences companies and REITs.

Mayer Brown LLP offers sound tax counsel across tax controversy, transactional and capital markets issues. It also provides clients with tax restructuring and reorganization advice. Frequently sought after by multinational companies across many industries, including corporate and financial services clients, the firm is well equipped to handle SALT matters.

McDermott Will & Schulte offers experienced lawyers with specialized and effective knowledge, capable of undertaking tax matters on the state, local and federal levels. It boasts a full-service tax practice, with particular strength in M&A, finance and energy.

Ropes & 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. The firm also works with corporate entities on a range of tax restructuring, transactional, financing and joint venture matters.

Sidley Austin LLP offers a broad range of skills including securitization as well as restructuring and REITs matters. It frequently acts on behalf of investment funds and corporate clients, and regularly works with the firm's capital markets, finance and insurance departments. The firm routinely advises on sophisticated private equity transactions.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP houses an accomplished practice across corporate M&A work, private equity investment and investment fund formation. It possesses the ability to work seamlessly with other practice areas at the firm. The group provides a full service to its clients and is well versed in domestic and international matters, and is capable of representing clients before the IRS and the Treasury Department.

Baker McKenzie houses a strong team with significant experience advising on the tax elements of high-value corporate transactions. The firm also offers substantial capabilities in contentious matters, and acts for clients from a wide range of sectors, including technology, media and financial services. It is 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.

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP counts taxation of financial products, corporate transactions and commodities matters as key strengths. The firm acts for an impressive array of clients such as pharmaceutical companies and financial institutions. It also handles the structuring of securitization vehicles, with enviable experience of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securitizations.

Clifford Chance LLP is a popular choice of counsel in transactions involving real estate investment and the structuring of REITs. The firm's financial products expertise covers CLOs, derivatives and insurance, and offers additional experience in open-end funds, joint ventures and tax controversy matters.

Dechert LLP offers a highly respected tax team operating in a number of high-level transactions. The firm maintains an enviable list of clients in the private equity sector, including major sponsors and their portfolio companies. It also works with SEC-registered investment management companies in tax-based transaction structuring.

Freshfields US LLP represents a range of clients including private equity firms, investment banks and energy companies in significant transactions. Its expertise covers deals such as M&A, IPOs and joint ventures. The firm is well equipped to handle cross-border matters, supported by a network of international offices.

HSF Kramer is a respected name, adept at handling federal transactional tax matters. It can also draw upon the firm's expertise in other practices to provide a range of complementary services. The group boasts expertise in acting for companies and individuals in the entertainment and sports industries.

Jones Day possesses a highly regarded tax practice with strong offerings handling compliance with federal, state and local regulations. It balances a strong transactional practice, acting for corporate and funds clients, with litigation and controversy capabilities.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP offers significant strength in transactional tax work, ranging from M&A and corporate reorganizations to equity and debt securities offerings. It is adept at handling both domestic and cross-border mandates and routinely called upon to assist private equity clients and institutional investors with fund formation. The firm is also noted for its particular expertise in matters concerning REITs.

A&O Shearman is recognized for its capabilities in structuring US and international tax transactions. The firm's client base includes multinational corporations in the pharmaceutical, energy, and banking sectors. The team also has experience advising on cryptocurrency matters.

Alston & Bird LLP offers an accomplished state and local practice handling matters for a range of clients. The firm's expertise covers income, franchise and business license taxes, among others. Clients include sports teams and retailers, and the group is able to offer additional expertise in transactional and tax litigation matters.

Eversheds Sutherland LLP regularly advises large corporations on tax issues relating to high-profile transactions. The firm is also experienced in handling contentious tax matters. Its client base includes high-profile software and telecommunication companies.

Hogan Lovells LLP boasts a robust tax team, adept in handling matters across tax planning, transactional and compliance support. The firm handles matters including private capital transactions, opportunity zones and work across the real estate sector.

Linklaters has developed a sophisticated tax practice in New York. The team advises clients on cross-border transactions, covering transactions across M&A, private equity and energy, investments and fund formations.

Massumi + Consoli is vastly becoming a go-to choice for clients seeking sophisticated and bespoke advice across the tax area. The team advises clients, including private equity funds, across a range of areas including domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions and dispositions.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP advises on a range of tax matters including high-value transactions. It is particularly adept at handling tax issues relating to renewable energy. Clients include financial institutions, energy companies and asset managers.

Paul Hastings LLP offers a solid practice handling a host of tax matters, and is particularly active in CLO-related issues. The firm works with a range of clients including underwriters and sovereign wealth funds.

Ruchelman PLLC has established a strong tax practice within the New York market. It is recognized as a strong firm for HNW individuals and clients seeking sophisticated advice on cross-border transactions.

Ziering & Esman PLLC is a sophisticated boutique firm in the tax space. The group provides bespoke advice for clients facing litigation with the IRS and state tax authorities. They also represent taxpayers across SALT matters.