Akin‘s non-contentious tax team has international expertise to assist foreign and domestic clients. The team pertinently is reputed for its expertise in financial products, presence in the funds sector, and a broad representation of clients across both oil & gas and renewables. Practice head Stuart Leblang is a funds tax specialist and advises investment funds across regulatory tax considerations, structuring, and transactions. Jonathan Pavlich and Alexander Specht also advise on tax issues across M&A and fund formation. Alison Chen in Houston is known for her role as tax counsel for MLPs, as well as her wealth of energy tax knowledge and restructuring expertise. Patrick B. Fenn retired from the firm in 2025. Menachem Danishefsky left the firm in June 2025. All lawyers based in New York unless otherwise stated.
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Key clients
- Mubadala Capital
- Kayne Anderson
- H.I.G. Capital
- TPG Angelo Gordon
- Monroe Capital
- RP Management, LLC
- Ari Emmanual founded MARI
- Amber Energy
- Pharmakon Advisors, LP
- OG Global Holdings LLC
- Terran Orbital
- Bain Capital
Work highlights
Advised MARI on a series of acquisitions, including Madrid and Miami Open Tennis Tournaments, Frieze Art Festivals, Melbourne Marathon, and Barrett-Jackson auction.
Advised RP Management LLC on its sale to Royalty Pharma for consideration of approximately $1.1 billion in cash, stock and assumed debt.
Advised Diamondback Energy onits entry into a definitive agreement to sell, together with WhiteWater, 55% of the interests in BANL LLC to MPLX LP for $715 million.
Practice head
Stuart E. Leblang
Other key lawyers
Ryan Dahan; Alexander Specht; Jonathan Pavlich; Alison Chen