The tax practice at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton advises on a wide range of financial products, specializing in advising on the taxation of cryptocurrencies, derivatives, and hedge funds, thus supporting global corporations, financial institutions and sovereign wealth funds. New York-based Meyer Fedida leads the team, which comprises of Jason Factor , known for advising on M&A, fundraisings, and private funds liquidity, William McRae , whose broad practice encompasses sovereign wealth funds and complex bankruptcy matters, and James Peaslee whose broad portfolio encompasses structured finance, financial products, and financial institutions. Susanna Parker, is well regarded for her work with private equity sponsors while, Maureen Linch, who is based in the Bay Area, advises on cross-border tax planning and renewable energy tax credits.
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Key clients

  • Synopsys, Inc.
  • Genesis

Work highlights

Advised Synopsys, Inc. in its pending $35 billion acquisition of Ansys, related $16 billion financing, and related business sales.

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Meyer Fedida
Meyer Fedida
William McRae
William McRae
Practice head

Meyer Fedida

Other key lawyers

Jason Factor; William McRae; James Peaslee; Susanna Parker; Maureen Linch