Donald E. Rocap

Donald E. Rocap

Chicago, IL recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001
Kirkland & Ellis LLP

216 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Tax Law

Biography

Don Rocap’s practice focuses on the tax and structuring aspects of acquisitions, dispositions, and reorganizations and private equity fund formations.

Described by sources as a "significant force” in the team when it comes to the tax aspects of corporate transactions, Don is known for “bringing a level of sophistication that’s two or three levels up from anybody else.” He has been selected as one of America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in Tax by Chambers USA every year since 2004 and as one of The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business in Tax by Chambers Global from 2002–2018.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

216 Best Lawyers awards

Kirkland & Ellis LLP logo

Overview

  • University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1990
  • University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1990

Client Testimonials

Donald Rocap is an outstanding tax lawyer in every respect. He is knowledgeable and very commercial. He is always thoughtful, helpful, and very easy to work with. Because he is so good, he is a very busy fellow, but we are quite happy that he is on our team.

Sanford "Sandy" Krieger (AEA Investors)

New York, NY

Donald Rocap is practical and very commercial with detailed knowledge of the law and the ability to explain it cogently to non-tax lawyers.

Sanford "Sandy" Krieger (AEA Investors)

New York, NY

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Tax Law

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