Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

The New-York based tax team at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, employs a multidisciplinary approach in assisting clients with complex US and global transactions, such as private and public acquisitions, internal restructurings, spin-offs, joint ventures and IPOs. The team has developed a wealth of techniques for complex Reverse Morris Trusts, inversions, spin-offs, and dual-listed corporate structures.  Leading the team, Lucy Farr concentrates her practice on the taxation of corporate finance, as well as derivatives and structured finance. Michael Farber advises investment banks and financial institutions on the tax aspects of various financial instruments, derivatives and capital markets activities, while Corey Goodman assists U.S. and international corporate and private equity clients on a vast array of complex transactions. Ethan Goldman advises clients on federal income tax considerations related to a variety of transactions, including US and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and investments.