Linklaters LLP acts for multinational corporations, investment firms, and sovereign wealth funds in a broad variety of middle market and multi-billion dollar deals. In New York, Max Levine forms the bedrock of a practice, that is well-versed in domestic and international tax law and regularly advises on the creation and structuring of funds. Levine boasts a strong presence in the private equity space, working alongside Michael Rodgers in Washington DC, whose energy specialization has contributed to the firm’s increased market presence in the renewables sector.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Working with this team in support of OREC solicitations in the offshore wind industry, we needed tax advice on the everchanging landscape for ITC tax credits. Their tax team was ready to help support our overall effort.’

  • ‘Michael Rodgers was very responsive to our requests on a short term basis and flexible in working with us to anticipate multiple scenarios in a fast changing area. ’

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Key clients

  • Aermont Capital LLP
  • Ameriprise Financial
  • Barings
  • Centerbridge Partners
  • Citi
  • Digital Bridge Group Inc.
  • DRA Advisors LLC
  • Elia
  • Eni
  • Getir

Work highlights

Advising Unilever on the proposed separation of its Ice Cream business which will allow it to become a simpler, more focused company with respect to the operation of its four remaining business groups – Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, and Nutrition.
Acted for QIC on the establishment of QIC Infrastructure Debt Fund II.
Advising Elia Group on its aquisition, through Elia Group’s wholly owned subsidiary WindGrid USA LLC, of a 35.1% stake in energy Re Giga Projects, a subsidiary of energy Re LLC, the proceeds of which will be used to fund renewable U.S. transmission and energy generation projects.

Lawyers

Practice head

Max Levine

Other key lawyers

Michello Lo; Gabriel Grossman