The full-service non-contentious tax group at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP advises clients from major industries, including tech, life sciences and healthcare, non-profit organizations, and banking, on tax matters relating to structuring, spin-offs, joint ventures, M&A, and more. The firm also has a strong energy sector focus, advising on renewable energy project finance, large-scale transactions, and unique international tax rules applying to the extraction and importation of fossil fuels. In California, Barton Bassett co-leads the practice, focusing on international tax planning and tax controversy matters, and Rod Donnelly has expertise in Section 199 issues. In Boston, Daniel Nelson co-leads, advising investment funds on tax and commercial matters, and Meghan McCarthy focuses on commercial considerations related to tax matters. In Washington DC, Scott Farmer advises large multinational companies on various international tax planning matters, and in New York, Richard Zarin represents clients in media, aviation, and shipping on M&A, joint ventures, and securities offerings. William Gorrod is also a key name.
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Clients clés

  • G42
  • Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
  • Toyota Motor Credit Corporation
  • MSP Sports Capital
  • Verizon Communications, Inc.
  • Perrigo Company
  • TruConnect Communications
  • United Global Foods, Inc.
  • Dow Inc.
  • Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)

Points forts

  • Advised BP plc and its affiliates in restructuring its offshore wind venture with Equinor Wind US.
  • Represented NextEra Energy Capital Holdings Inc. and its parent NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE) in a US Securities and Exchange Commission–registered issuance of $1 billion principal amount of its 4.95% debentures series due January 29, 2026; $900 million of its 4.90% debentures series due March 15, 2029; $1.1 billion of its 5.25% debentures series due March 15, 2034; $800 million of its 5.55% debentures series due March 15, 2054; and $600 million of its floating rate debentures series due January 29, 2026.
  • Advised BP plc and its affiliates in restructuring its offshore wind venture with Equinor Wind US.

Avocats

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Daniel Nelson

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Meghan McCarthy

Responsable de la pratique

Barton Bassett; Daniel Nelson

Autres avocats clés

Scott Farmer; Richard Zarin; Rod Donnelly; Paul Gordon; Gregory Hartker; Meghan McCarthy; Sarah-Jane Morin; Casey August; William Gorrod