Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, fields a non-contentious tax team widely regarded and preeminent across a broad range of sectors. The team handles complex M&A, spin-offs, private equity and hedge fund formations, joint ventures, bankruptcies and restructurings, public and private financing, and real estate transactions. This work covers an ambit of industries including media, healthcare, insurance, investment management, technology, banking among others. Chair of the firm's global tax practice, Peter Schuur, advises on a broad range of US and cross-border corporate transactions with a focus on public and private M&A and corporate transactions in the insurance industry. Presiding partner Peter Furci handles tax aspects of M&A and fund formation. Michael Bolotin is experienced handling private equity fund formation and real estate work. Erin Cleary works sponsor-side on the formation of US and international private equity funds. Stephen Jordan has a strong background in tax policy analysis and works with private equity and investment management. Rafael Kariyev advises private investment funds and manager platforms on tax issues at all structure levels. Daniel Priest and Lena Smith are other key names. All practitioners mentioned are based in New York.