White & Case LLP is well regarded for its expertise in high-value M&A transactions and cross-border tax structuring, praised by clients for its ‘commercial and solution focused approach.’ Jointly leading the team are Jessica Kemp, a respected thought leader with expertise in international tax, and Will Smith, who is particularly active for prestige private equity clients. Catherine Hill joined the department from Latham & Watkins in January 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘Commercial and solution focused approach. We have had a number of unique transactions/structures where W&C tax have helped us effectively navigate numerous commercial challenges and negotiations.’
‘Jess Kemp - commercial, practical and not afraid of stepping out of tax comfort zone. Technically very strong.’
'Notable for the strength and depth of team, first class experience, highly intelligent problem-solving lawyers.'
'Jessica Kemp combines all the skills of a highly effective corporate tax lawyer: extremely clever, service-oriented, collaborative, very experienced with highly sophisticated transactions and a pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- Saudi Aramco
- CVC Capital Partners
- Macquarie Asset Management
- CVC Capital Partners
- Alcoa Corporation
- Yondr Group
- The Carlyle Group
- Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners
- Sir Paul Marshall and Old Queen Street Ventures
- Nordic Capital
- Hartree Partners
- Goldman Sachs Alternatives
Work highlights
Advised Saudi Armaco on the tax structuring for its US$11.2 billion offering of shares.
Advised Yondr Group, a global developer, owner, and operator of hyperscale data centres, on the tax structuring and implications of its acquisition by DigitalBridge.
Advised Sir Paul Marshall and Old Queen Street Ventures (OQS Media) on the tax structuring and implications of their acquisition of The Spectator magazine.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Jessica Kemp; Will Smith
Other key lawyers
Catherine Hill