Michael Bolotin is a partner and a member of the firm’s Tax Department and Special Situations team. His practice focuses on public and private M&A transactions across many industries, including asset managers, business services, healthcare, industrials and technology, private equity fund formation and real estate. Mr. Bolotin’s recent experience includes acting for clients such as Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Kelso & Company, Prudential Capital Partners, Stone Point Capital and TPG.

Mr. Bolotin is ranked in Chambers USA (2025), where clients note he is a “real problem-solver” who is “very knowledgeable and able to explain complex tax items to lay people very well.” In previous editions of the guide, he is said to be a “real problem solver who has very strong technically skills and an excellent commercial sense.” Mr. Bolotin is also recognized as a Leading Partner for tax in The Legal 500 US (2025) and is recommended for international tax. In previous editions of the guide, clients have noted that he is “practical, commercial” and he offers “thoughtful solutions to complex issues.” Sources have also said that he is an “incredibly knowledgeable and practical go-to person on complex international tax matters.” Mr. Bolotin advised on Chrysaor Holdings’ acquisition of a diversified North Sea oil and gas portfolio from Shell. This deal was named by the European Tax Awards as the “European Energy Tax Deal of the Year” (2018).

Mr. Bolotin joined Debevoise in 2004. He received his B.A. from Columbia University in 2001 and his J.D. magna cum laude from New York University in 2004, where he was inducted into the Order of the Coif. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association.