Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP’s transactional tax practice advises clients in a wide range of sectors, including private equity, banking, tech, media, healthcare, insurance, investment management, and real estate, offering considerable expertise in relation to mergers, spin-offs, fund formations, joint ventures, and restructurings, among other matters. Peter Schuur chairs the firm’s global group, regularly advising on M&A, joint ventures, and spin-offs and specializing in corporate transactions in the insurance industry. Peter Furci, the firm’s presiding partner, continues to assist major clients in connection with a wide range of corporate transactions, including debt and equity securities offerings. Michael Bolotin advises on M&A, real estate joint ventures, the formation of real estate investment trusts, and private investment fund formation. Erin Cleary’s client base includes leading private equity and corporate clients. Stephen Jordan focuses on the tax aspects of fundraisings and M&A transactions, while Daniel Priest is strong in the private equity and insurance spaces. Lena Smith, with notable experience advising on the structuring and formation of private investment funds and investment fund manager platforms, was promoted to partner in May 2023. All lawyers mentioned are in New York.