Steptoe LLP, led by Beth Tractenberg in New York, provides tax assistance to market-leading firms in the retail, tech, and financial services sectors. The ‘technical, knowledgeable’ team advises on federal regulatory compliance, SPAC transactions, and corporate restructurings. Key lawyers in the practice include Amanda Pedvin Varma, Lisa Zarlenga , and Phil West, all of whom are based in Washington DC.  
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm has the strongest people in the field in U.S. Tax. The attorneys' unique capabilities make the firm an absolute leader. They are technical, knowledgeable, superb communicators, extremely commercial, responsive, and user-friendly.’

  • ‘Lisa Zarlenga is a technical wizard, with a broad base of expertise among many areas of tax. She has a deep understanding of the commercial realities that drive her clients and excels at all aspects of client service.’

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Key clients

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  • Multiple confidential clients
  • Proof Acquisition Corp

Work highlights

  • Advised several clients on tax policy issues in front of Congress and the Treasury Department, including advising on impacts of legislative and regulatory developments as well as advocating for legislation and changes to administrative guidance.

Lawyers

Practice head

Beth Tractenberg

Other key lawyers

Lisa Zarlenga; Amanda Pedvin Varma; Phil West