Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

The tax team at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, headed by David Schnabel, provides tax advice for complex US and international transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, internal reorganizations, and joint ventures. The team also has a strong tax controversy practice supporting clients in high-stakes tax litigation, investigations, and audits before the state and federal courts as well as the IRS. Schnabel, alongside providing tax advice on M&A and financings, has deep expertise in partnership investments and corporate transactions. Neil Barr offers a wide-ranging commercial practice advising companies, senior executives, and boards on the tax aspects of US and cross-border transactions. Lucy Farr and Michael Farber have a special focus on US and international tax planning for financial institutions. Michael Mollerus has expertise advising U.S. and international corporate, real estate and private equity fund clients on the tax aspects of initiate public offerings and spinoffs as well as other major transactions. William Curran, Patrick Sigmon, and Ethan Goldman have a special focus on federal income tax aspects of domestic and international transactions. Corey Goodman and Kara Mungovan support clients with tax aspects of major cross-border transactions including M&A, bank financings, and capital markets transactions. All lawyers mentioned are in New York.