Debevoise has one of the preeminent tax practices in the world.¹  Chambers USA (2009) describes our team as an “extremely sophisticated and well-integrated tax practice” and “brilliant on the more complex and intricate tax matters.”  With more than 50 tax lawyers located in key international centers, we can provide cutting edge tax advice across many jurisdictions.

Our tax lawyers work closely with the firm’s corporate lawyers in developing and implementing solutions for complex mergers and acquisitions, international transactions, private equity and hedge fund formations, joint ventures, bankruptcies and restructurings, public and private financings (including equipment leasing and project finance) and real estate transactions.  We have extensive experience in a variety of financial products, such as funding agreement-backed notes, Tiers 1 and 2 capital offerings and hybrid securities, and on insurance industry tax issues.

Our strength lies not only in our wide range of capabilities, but also in the scope of businesses we represent.  Our clients are active in a diverse group of industries, including airlines, automotive, banking, communications and media, computer software, energy, insurance, international trade, investment management, investment and merchant banking and other financial services, mining and real estate.

We have 12 tax partners ranked in Chambers USA (2009), Chambers Europe (2009) and Chambers UK (2009), and we are recognized as a leader in the International Tax Review, Chambers, The Legal 500, PLC Which Lawyer?, Who’s Who Legal, Tax Directors Handbook and Euromoney’s Guide to the World’s Leading Tax Advisers.¹  We have an exceptional international presence with tax partners in New York, London, Frankfurt and Paris and relationships with local counsel in various jurisdictions.

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1} For related methodology, see:  Chambers, International Financial Law Review, International Tax Review, The Legal 500, PLC Which Lawyer?, Who’s Who Legal, Tax Directors Handbook and Euromoney’s Guide to the World’s Leading Tax Advisers.