McDermott Will & Schulte

Well-versed in high-value deals with expertise in complex tax-specific matters, McDermott Will & Schulte’s practice extends to restructuring and private client work, international comprehensive federal tax advice, and advising high-profile clients, including PepsiCo, Credit Suisse, and Bank of America. Global head Timothy Shuman in Washington DC focuses on corporate and international tax matters, including cross-border deals and tax issues involving private equity funds. Michael Bruno in Florida advises multinational companies and entrepreneurs on domestic and international tax matters. Lowell Yoder, based in Illinois, specialises in international acquisitions and restructurings. Florida’s Steven Hadjilogiou advises on tax planning and structuring alongside Dominika Korytek in California, who also has a specific focus on companies in the tech industry. New-York based John Lutz has expertise in tax aspects of investment funds, structured finance, and corporate mergers. Illinois-based Jeffrey Maydew handles business taxation, M&A, and tax planning in the aerospace, defense, e-commerce, and pharma industries. Washington DC’s Caroline Ngo and David Noren are experts in international tax planning, and head of corporate tax practice, Michael Wilder, advises on post-merger corporate integration and high-profile transactions. Joining the firm during 2024 were Susan Ryba from Baker McKenzie LLP, Mohsen Ghazi from in-house, and Hudson Todd from Ropes & Gray LLP. The team in New York has expanded following the merger with Schulte Roth & Zabel, with key names including David Wermuth, who has recently advised on the formation of a single investment fund for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Andrea Mandell, who is experienced in advising on the tax aspects of securitization deals. Other key figures include Shlomo Twerski, Philippe Benedict, and Philippe Benedict, who are all particularly adept in advising on tax matters relating to investment funds. James McCann has joined the firm from Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C..