The tax practice at Simpson Thacher is dedicated to solving complex transactional and financial problems for a diverse group of clients, including major multinational corporations, investment and commercial banks, private equity and hedge funds, non-U.S. entities and tax-exempt investors.  While the practice encompasses a broad range of matters, our principal focus is on the tax aspects of merger and acquisition transactions, the design of complex financial instruments, the formation of investment funds and other capital pools, the structuring of real estate investments, and cross-border financing and investment activity.

The Firm’s goal is to provide tax advice that fits the business objectives of the client.  To do so, we work closely with our clients’ internal tax staff, outside accountants and our transactional lawyers to design structures that can be implemented practically in the context of the particular deal.  Because of our experience with a broad array of transactions, financial instruments and investment strategies, we are able to respond quickly and efficiently with tax advice intended to move the deal forward.

Simpson Thacher’s tax lawyers are well respected in the community, facilitating the negotiation of documents and the resolution of disputes.  Two of the Firm’s partners have chaired the Tax Section of the New York State Bar Association and many other members of the department are active in bar association and professional activities.