
Milbank's tax offering works closely alongside the firm's transactional teams, advising on M&A, financial restructurings, and private equity matters. The group boasts niche expertise in aviation taxation, including leasing transactions and portfolio acquisitions. Alan Rafferty, noted for his strength in cross-border and international matters, co-leads the department alongside Russell Jacobs, whose particular area of expertise is corporate finance. Andrew Callaghan is a key name, with aptitude in private equity matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very strong technical team with very strong German tax capabilities.'
- 'They know the market, precedent transactions and needs of their clients. They are on the ball and value input from other practitioners.'
- 'I recently worked with Alan Rafferty. He is knowledgeable, pleasure to work with and has a good understanding of issues in other jurisdictions involved.'
Key clients
- JP Morgan
- Breakthrough Energy Catalyst
- Euronext Milan-listed Saipem S.p.A. (“Saipem”)
- Eurobank S.A.
- Strategic Value Partners
- Frigoglass Group
- Stirling Square Capital Partners
- Charterhouse Capital Partners
- Public Power Corporation S.A. (“PPC”)
- PK Airfinance
Lawyers
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Practice head
Alan Rafferty; Russell Jacobs
Other key lawyers
Andrew Callaghan