Identifying obscure but potentially costly tax issues is a skill. Solving them in the context of our client’s goals is an art, and one that Paul, Weiss practices at the highest level. Working closely with the Corporate and Restructuring Departments, our tax lawyers help clients solve problems, avoid pitfalls and uncover hidden value in all types of transactions.
Tax Department Key Part of Work Recognized by Financial Times in Innovative Lawyers Special Report
- Awards
- December 1, 2010
Our tax lawyers continue to be significant players in developing innovative solutions for clients in many types of transactions. Among these transactions are several that were recently recognized as part of the Financial Times "US Innovative Lawyers" report, which evaluates firms on their ingenuity, creativity and boldness. These matters include the Chapter 11 reorganization of Charter Communications ("Stand-out"), the spin out of Trilantic Capital Partners from Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking ("Commended"), Citigroup's sale of its Nikko assets ("Commended") and CIT Group's prepackaged bankruptcy ("Highly Commended"). Our tax team's contributions to these matters helped earn Paul, Weiss a top three ranking in the competition that included 60 percent of the AmLaw 50, and 40 percent of the AmLaw 100 firms.