Offering a comprehensive range of corporate tax matters and a strong reputation for managing multibillion-dollar fund mandates, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP represent leading asset management firms, private equity funds, and investment banks in a variety of asset management tax issues, M&A, spin-offs, joint ventures, real estate transactions, and international tax planning matters. Tax law expert Alan Kaden, located in Washington DC, advises public and private corporations and private equity clients on a full range of transactional tax issues. New York-based department chair David Shapiro is well-versed in tax issues and is a recognized leading practitioner in the fund formation sphere. Robert Cassanos in New York has extensive experience in a range of tax-related corporate transactions and advises on private equity and hedge funds in fixed income and real estate. DC’s Michael Alter focuses on complex transactions, including structuring and negotiation of mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions. Michelle Gold, also in DC, is an expert in private equity and hedge fund formations, including in the renewable energy sector. New York-based Joseph Fox advises on domestic and cross-border capital markets tax issues and Shane Hoffmann in DC is involved in federal income tax matters. Christopher Roman has departed the practice as of July 2024.
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Témoignages
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- 'Fried Frank's US tax team is the best in the business. They know the law, they understand market conditions and are excellent communicators. Their work product ensures our deals and business are structured in the best way.'
- 'Alan Kaden is Zeus of the tax world. There are other excellent partners there as well, such as Michelle Gold, Michael Alter, and Shane Hoffmann. This team stands out because of the depth of their knowledge, the focus and professionalism they bring, and of course, they're the team we always want on our side.'
Clients clés
- Goldman Sachs
- Ascential Group
- BlackRock
- Terex Corporation
- Tyko Capital
- BlackRock
- Bain Capital
- Sterling Check Corporation
- RedBird Capital Partners
Points forts
- Advised Goldman Sachs in connection with the formation West Street Loan Partners V, the latest in a series of flagship large-cap senior direct lending vehicles, which closed with USD 13.1 billion of total capital, including equity commitments and asset-based debt commitments.
- Advised BlackRock’s in its USD 12.5 billion acquisition of independent infrastructure manager Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP).
- Advised Tyko Capital on forming its USD 6 billion lending platform with Elliott Management, as well as tax and REIT compliance advice for numerous underlying loans.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Responsable de la pratique
David Shapiro; Alan Kaden
Autres avocats clés
Michael Alter; Robert Cassanos; Michelle Gold; Joseph Fox; Andrew Penman; Colin Kelly; Libin Zhang; Shane Hoffmann; Michael Alter