Jones Day‘s transactional tax offering spans M&A, spin-offs, reorganizations, partnership tax issues, and work with private and public funds. The tax team has a robust presence in the biotech and life sciences sector, frequently handling international tax planning and advice for multinational life sciences companies. Edward Kennedy, who co-leads the tax practice and is based in New York, regularly advises clients ranging from foreign sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds, and Fortune 500 companies on tax matters regarding inbound investments, cross-border tax considerations, and M&A. Maryland-based co-lead Joseph Goldman is prominent in the life sciences sector, particularly in M&A and post-acquisition tax issues. Andrew Eisenberg is known for his federal income tax knowledge, based in Washington DC, and Colleen Laduzinski in Boston handles chapter 11 bankruptcy tax issues as well as out-of-court restructurings. Kelly Rubin, in Dallas, is also recommended. Richard Nugent left the firm in January 2025.
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Key clients
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Bunge Global SA
- EagleTree Capital
- Newell Brands
- Riverside Company
- Wabtec Corporation
Work highlights
Advised Brookfield Asset Management and Brookfield Renewable on the tax elements connected to a first-of-its-kind Hydropower Framework Agreement with Google to deliver up to 3,000MW of carbon-free hydroelectric capacity across the United States – the world’s largest corporate clean power deal for hydroelectricity.
Advised Bunge Global SA in connection with the USD 34 billion merger of Bunge and Viterra Limited, marking one of the most significant consolidations in the global grain and oilseed trade in recent years.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Joseph Goldman; Edward Kennedy
Other key lawyers
Andrew Eisenberg; Colleen Laduzinski; Christopher Hanfling; Kelly Rubin; Benjamin Jacobs