Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Based in New York, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP fields a deep tax bench with a hallmark capability to advise clients on domestic, international, and cross-border tax matters. The team regularly handles private and public acquisitions and dispositions, internal restructurings, spin-offs, joint ventures, and IPOs. Head of the tax department, David Schnabel, advises market-leading clients on the full gamut of tax matters, recently advising Sycamore Partners on its $23.7 bn acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance. Lucy Farr boasts experience in matters regarding the taxation of corporate finance, derivatives, and structured finance. Michael Mollerus advises US and and international corporate, real estate, and private equity fund clients on the tax aspects of spinoffs, IPOs, and securities offerings. Corey Goodman has particular depth in restructurings and private credit. William Curran advises on the federal income tax aspects of a wide range of matters, also advising multinationals on cross-border internal restructurings. Other key team members include private equity and fund specialist Ethan Goldman, Patrick Sigmon, who assists on cryptocurrency mandates, and Aliza Slansky, who assisted in the Walgreens leveraged buyout. Neil Barr is also recommended.