Well-versed in high-value deals with expertise in complex tax-specific matters, McDermott Will & Emery LLP’s practice extends to restructuring and private client work, international comprehensive federal tax advice, and advising high-profile clients, including PepsiCo, Credit Suisse, and Bank of America. Global head Timothy Shuman in Washington DC focuses on corporate and international tax matters, including cross-border deals and tax issues involving private equity funds. Michael Bruno in Florida advises multinational companies and entrepreneurs on domestic and international tax matters. Lowell Yoder, based in Illinois, specialises in international acquisitions and restructurings. Florida’s Steven Hadjilogiou advises on tax planning and structuring alongside Dominika Korytek in California, who also has a specific focus on companies in the tech industry. New-York based John Lutz has expertise in tax aspects of investment funds, structured finance, and corporate mergers. Illinois-based Jeffrey Maydew handles business taxation, M&A, and tax planning in the aerospace, defense, e-commerce, and pharma industries. Washington DC’s Caroline Ngo and David Noren are experts in international tax planning, and head of corporate tax practice, Michael Wilder, advises on post-merger corporate integration and high-profile transactions. Joining the firm during 2024 were Susan Ryba from Baker McKenzie LLP, Mohsen Ghazi from in-house, and Hudson Todd from Ropes & Gray LLP.
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Key clients

  • 3M
  • Aon Plc
  • Bank of America
  • BDO USA
  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
  • Credit Suisse
  • Golden State Warriors
  • Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)
  • Irving Oil
  • Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP)

Work highlights

  • Advised Aon Plc on its $13.4 billion acquisition of NFP.
  • Advised PGA TOUR on the tax aspects of creating PGA TOUR Enterprises, LLC, a joint venture involving up to $3 billion.
  • Advised JAB Holding Company on the tax structuring, acquisition, and integration of Embrace Pet Insurance in a $1.5 billion transaction.

Lawyers

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Lowell Yoder

Practice head

Timothy Shuman

Other key lawyers

Caroline Ngo; Michael Bruno; Lowell Yoder; John Lutz; David Noren; Dominika Korytek; Jeffrey Maydew; Steven Hadjilogiou; Alejandro Ruiz; Michael Wilder; Meaghan Wolfe; Andrew Granek; Susan Ryba; Mohsen Ghazi; Hudson Todd