McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Client SatisfactionMcDermott Will & Emery LLP ‘excels in navigating complex global tax landscapes for multinational corporations’, supporting with M&A, private equity buyouts, and IPO transactions as well as handling complex transfer pricing matters and guiding clients through domestic and global tax policy developments. Practice head Timothy Shuman, who sits in the Washington DC office, has significant expertise handling corporate and international tax matters for acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings. Also in Washington DC, Michael Wilder supports clients with a wide range of transactional tax matters and routinely represents clients seeking private letter rulings from the IRS and in audit and appeal matters and Caroline Ngo has a special focus on tax planning and structuring work for multinational corporations but regularly litigates in the US tax court. David Noren advises on outbound and inbound tax issues, with a focus on subpart F rules, bilateral income tax treaties, and transfer pricing. In Chicago, Jeffery Maydew advises on business taxation, particularly domestic and international tax planning for mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs and other major corporate transactions and Lowell Yoder assists with tax-beneficial planning for intangible holding companies, global supply chains and multi-jurisdictional service arrangements. New York-based John Lutz has a strong practice in the financial sector, advising major banks on the taxation of sophisticated financial transactions and products such as municipal derivatives, tax-exempt bond securitizations and tax equity structures to fund renewable energy developments. In San Francisco, Dominika Korytek is experienced in developing tax strategies for international expansion, domestic and international acquisitions, reorganizations and dispositions and post-acquisition restructurings. Miami-based Steven Hadjilogiou represents Fortune 500 companies and major privately held businesses in their tax planning and supply chain projects. Manuel Rajunov has left the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘Manuel Rajunov's and Dominika Korytek's teams are very dynamic and knowledgeable with cross-border transactions.’
‘McDermott Will & Emery's international tax team excels in navigating complex global tax landscapes for multinational corporations. Their strengths lie in deep expertise, industry-specific knowledge, and tailored strategies. What sets them apart is their innovative use of technology, diverse perspectives, and flexible billing models. They prioritize client collaboration, delivering comprehensive international tax solutions that stand out in the industry.’
‘Steven Hadjilogiou stands out due to his deep expertise in international tax law. His unique insights and strategic approach set him apart from competitors. His qualities, like innovative problem-solving, client dedication, and industry knowledge, contribute significantly to our comment client's success.’
‘The team is very experienced and has a very collaborative approach. They think out of the box and provide alternatives that accommodate to our client's needs.’
'Their responsiveness and experience. The team members are on top of matters and respond swiftly to clients' needs and questions and have been exposed to so many different cases they can provide great advice and anticipate potential scenarios.'
'Their experience and cross border work allows them to provide true advice understanding how things work in the different jurisdiction in which thy work, along with their language capabilities.'
Key clients
- JAB
- Credit Suisse
- Monumental Sports and Entertainment
- Destillers Group
- Ermenegildo Zegna
- Irving Oil
- Aon
- Illinois Tool Works
- PGA Tour
Work highlights
- Advising Credit Suisse on post-acquisition tax integration arising out of the merger Credit Suisse and UBS.
- Represented Monumental Sports & Entertainment in connection with a minority investment by the Qatar Investment Authority.
- Advice to Destillers United Group on the tax aspects of the sale of its Diplomático Rum brand to Brown-Forman.
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Practice head
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Timothy Shuman