Reed Smith LLP

Reed Smith LLP‘s transactional tax team handles tax matters across cross-border M&A, tax-efficient spin-offs, private equity buyouts, and fund structuring. Present across an array of sectors including renewables, retail, capital markets, and investment funds, the team is most notable for its specialty in the entertainment industry.  They handle tax aspects for strategic acquisitions in the music industry, private clients, leading record companies, and private equity funds. Angelo Ciaverella leads the group in New York and is known for her role in high-value, cross-border M&A transactions and digital assets. Ron Scharnberg in Houston works with private equity funds for tax planning. David Holmberg leads in REITs, funds work and renewables from New York. Robert Phillpott left the firm in March 2025.