Ranking tables
Tax | USA
Pennsylvania
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 2
- Casey S. August Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP4 Years Ranked
- Cheryl Upham Cozen O'Connor5 Years Ranked
- Cory Jacobs Blank Rome LLP9 Years Ranked
- Howard S. Goldberg Troutman Pepper8 Years Ranked
- Lee A Zoeller Reed Smith LLP9 Years Ranked
- Saba Ashraf Troutman Pepper15 Years Ranked
- Thomas W Ostrander Duane Morris LLP7 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Christopher Jones Ballard Spahr LLP3 Years Ranked
- Daniel Blickman Blank Rome LLP9 Years Ranked
- Dean Krishna Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Weidler Karpchuk Chamberlain Hrdlicka4 Years Ranked
- Leo Hitt Reed Smith LLP9 Years Ranked
- Morgan Klinzing Troutman Pepper3 Years Ranked
- Paul Gordon Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP4 Years Ranked
- Philip Karter Chamberlain Hrdlicka19 Years Ranked
- Richard J. Silpe Cozen O'Connor4 Years Ranked
- Stanley Kull Saul Ewing LLP3 Years Ranked
- Stephen Blazick Reed Smith LLP2 Years Ranked
- Stewart Weintraub Chamberlain Hrdlicka7 Years Ranked
- Lawrence J. AremKlehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Dechert LLPTax2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedFull-service firm with an international tax practice that plans, structures and advises on corporate transactions, particularly M&A and divestitures. The firm has notable strength in advising private equity firms and their portfolio companies, as well as clients in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. It has further expertise in complex tax matters pertaining to investment funds.1 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPTax2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius is an international practice providing tax and transactional planning advice to a wide range of clients, including individuals, partnerships and limited liability companies. The firm is distinguished for its expertise in investment fund formations and operation. It is also noted for its strength in tax issues arising from capital markets transactions, drawing on deep SEC expertise. The team has notable strength in the energy and financial services spaces.1 Troutman PepperTax2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedTroutman Pepper excels at representing clients in cross-border transactions and in federal tax controversies. The firm maintains a diverse client base, which includes private equity funds and a range of public and private companies. Its experience includes providing tax planning counsel to life sciences entities undertaking international expansions.
Band 2
2 Blank Rome LLPTax2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedBlank Rome offers experienced counsel in corporate transactions and tax issues concerning real estate deals, including those involving foreign investors. It is also recognized for its fund formation practice. The team is experienced in New Markets Tax Credits and opportunity zone fund issues.2 Cozen O'ConnorTax2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedCozen O'Connor has an established group of tax attorneys noted for its capabilities in federal tax as well as state and local tax. It is highly esteemed for its strength in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and real estate deals. The firm's clients include public and private companies, real estate trusts and high net worth individuals.2 Duane Morris LLPTax2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedDuane Morris has a strong transactional tax practice that advises a range of domestic and international clients on structuring deals. It is also noted for its handling of state and federal controversy work, which includes acting on criminal proceedings. The firm's client base includes partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations.
Band 3
3 Ballard Spahr LLPTax2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedBallard Spahr is well regarded for its handling of the tax aspects of corporate transactions. It also advises in connection with state and local tax matters and tax controversies. The firm is additionally experienced in representing tax-exempt organizations, including universities and trade associations, as well as private equity funds.3 Chamberlain HrdlickaTax2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedChamberlain Hrdlicka has a respected practice with experienced lawyers handling domestic and international tax planning. Additionally, the firm advises on tax audits and controversy matters, including criminal proceedings. The team is particularly highlighted for its excellent representation of public and private companies, partnerships, individuals and trusts.3 Reed Smith LLPTax2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedReed Smith is a respected Pittsburgh-based firm with a broad-reaching tax practice. It is particularly well known for its high-quality state and local tax group, which possesses expertise in tax planning and controversy. The team draws on its strong national presence to advise on state tax issues arising across the country. Also, the firm offers considerable strength in handling the tax aspects of major corporate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, and reorganizations.3 Saul Ewing LLPTax2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedSaul Ewing operates a respected tax practice from its office in Philadelphia. The team has extensive experience of handling corporate transactions, investments and real estate matters. The practitioners offer expertise in tax planning and structure optimization. It assists clients in a range of sectors, including energy, healthcare, real estate and finance.