The team at McDermott Will & Emery LLP prides itself in its capabilities in developing new financial products, adapting existing products to suit client needs, and handling the transactional and tax aspects of various parties in public finance transactions. The practice is headed by New York-based John Lutz and Washington DC-based Timothy Shuman. Lutz’s enviable client base consists of key players across a diverse range of industries whom he advises on the tax aspects of investment funds, structured finance, and corporate mergers. Miami based Michael Bruno advises multinational companies and individuals on US and international tax matters while New York William Pomierski focuses his practice on the federal income tax implications of domestic, cross-border and global financial products and capital markets transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘Experts in private equity deal structuring.’
‘McDermott has extensive expertise in the design, trading, and utilization of structured products, derivative financial instruments, and synthetic derivatives. They are well known for success in structured finance and a strong reputation for excellence. ’
Key clients
- Ambridge Partners
- Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
- Bank of America
- Citgo Petroleum Corporation
- Credit Suisse
Work highlights
- Advised Bank of America on tax structuring for healthcare receivables financing, investments in Puerto Rican debt securities, and other tax-advantaged financings.
- Advised Citgo Petroleum Corporation on the tax aspects of trading and hedging activities.
- Advised cryptocurrency industry players on tax issues in the cryptocurrency and digital assets sector.
Lawyers
Practice head
Timothy Shuman; John Lutz
Other key lawyers
Michael Bruno; William Pomierski