DLA Piper LLP (US)‘s multidisciplinary approach to financial products allows the team to advice clients on the broader implications of tax-efficient structures. The team has a deep understanding of the technical tax aspects of structuring financial products, fund formations and asset management advice, particular as those pertain to the media and entertainment industry. The team is led by New York-based Gerald Rokoff focuses his practice on financial products, insurance products and M&A transactions with vast experience in representing asset managers, underwriters, and investors with respect to asset-backed securitizations and investors in the making of US inbound investments across a variety of asset classes. Shiukay Hung is commended for his deep knowledge of the tax implications of complex transactions in the REIT sector. Based in New York, Witold Jurewicz concentrates his practice on domestic and international taxation, with experience in tax-efficient structures for non-US operations and investments, tax treaty planning and US and international tax reporting and compliance. Aalok Virmani has left the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘I work with Gerald Rokoff and John Wei - both are excellent.’
- 'The DLA team stands out for its outstanding combination of technical expertise and commercial insight. The team excels in coming up with innovative and tax-efficient solutions for complex matters in the private credit space.'
- 'Our go-to partner, Gerald Rokoff, is excellent and can bring on a great team of partners and associates necessary for any given project.'
- 'Each person on the team is extremely helpful, knowledgeable in their space and striking the right balance between commercial and legal.'
Key clients
- MAG Capital Partners
- Kian Capital Partners
- HarbourView Equity Partners, LLC
- Hayfin Capital Management LLP
- Concord Music Group, Inc. [Alchemy/Concord Music]
- MC Credit Partners LP
- Nuveen, LLC
- Société Générale [SocGen]
- ArrowMark Partners
- Sound Point Capital Management, LP
Work highlights
- Advised Kian Capital Partners on the new formation of a single asset continuation fund.
- Advising Goldman Sachs Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. in connection with its formation and sponsorship of an externally managed, public, nontraded REIT and related REIT tax structuring work.
- Continues to advise Concord Music and Alchemy Copyrights, LLC on the structure and implementation of the securitization.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Shiukay Hung
Aalok Virmani
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Gerald Rokoff
Other key lawyers
Shiukay Hung; Witold Jurewicz