Best Lawyers in Illinois, United States for Tax Law
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Bill Welke focuses his practice on the tax aspects of complex business transactions and entities, including: mergers, acquisitions, and leveraged buyouts; venture capital and other private equity investments; formation of private equity funds; joint ventures and partnerships; workouts and restructurings; tax contests and controversies. Described as having “encyclopedic knowledge of tax structuring strategies” and “adept at cross-border international tax planning in the conte...
Rachel Cantor’s practice focuses on the tax aspects of complex business transactions including domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and leveraged buyouts, as well as joint ventures, recapitalizations and debt and equity restructurings.Rachel has worked on numerous private equity, LBO and merger and acquisition transactions ranging from several million dollars to several billion dollars for clients including: Madison Dearborn Partners, Audax Group, Wind Point Partners, Levine...
John represents large publicly traded and privately held businesses in controversies, transactional matters and tax planning involving state and local corporate income/franchise taxes, gross receipts taxes, sales and use taxes, and other business privilege taxes. He also defends clients in state tax audits and litigation before courts, administrative agencies and departments of revenue throughout the country. In addition to his state and local tax practice, John is also one of the nation&rsqu...
When middle-market businesses or PE firms structure mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, spinoffs and management compensation agreements, their leaders call Saul Rudo. While Saul leads teams to efficiently and effectively get to closings, he focuses on the future as much as the present, designing deals that keep his clients in optimal after-tax positions for years to come. As the lead attorney on his matters, Saul offers his clients direct access to his structuring and "market" advice, withou...
Dan Meehan is a tax partner focused on private investment funds and their sponsors. For almost 25 years, Dan has maintained one of the most active fund-related tax practices in the world. During the 2-year period ending August 31, 2018, Dan advised on the tax aspects of over 300 fund formation projects. Almost 100 of those held one or more closings during that period, raising a combined total of over $100 billion in capital commitments. Dan’s clients include sponsors of private equity f...
Vernon Thomas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Vernon, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vernon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kylan S. J. Memminger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Kylan S. J., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kylan S. J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Deidre Kalenderian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Tax Law. Deidre, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Deidre is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Frances G. Tompson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Frances G., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frances G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Abby Mahony enjoys transforming the complexities of tax law into strategic insights that work in her clients’ favor. Drawing on her background at a public accounting firm, she has a depth of experience assisting clients in tax-related matters spanning almost every industry. Abby blends sharp business acumen with tax expertise to advise clients including closely held businesses, family-owned businesses, and family offices. Focusing her practice on mergers and acquisitions and other trans...
Elizabeth C.Lu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Elizabeth, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Megan is skilled at efficiently researching, drafting, and/or summarizing complicated tax issues and structures for both tax and non-tax audiences. She is responsive, offers practical solutions in a user-friendly way, and addresses client questions in a succinct yet thoughtful and thorough manner. Megan is a partner in Barack Ferrazzano’s Tax & Business Planning Group. She has counseled publicly traded corporations, REITs, and closely held businesses on a wide array of federal tax m...
Evan Walters is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Evan, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Evan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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