Sullivan & Cromwell’s Tax Group has a global reputation for innovative tax planning and the successful resolution of important tax controversies. Well known for its expertise in all aspects of tax practice, the group advises some of the most sophisticated corporations and individuals on their most important and most sensitive U.S., French and—as of 2008—UK tax concerns. 

On transactional matters, the group works closely with the Firm’s General Practice and Estates and Personal Groups to deliver seamless advice that is responsive to the overall business and personal objectives of our clients. We pride ourselves on advancing solutions to tax problems that are practical—that meet the real constraints under which our clients operate.

In tax controversies, we work closely with our Litigation Group so that our clients have the full benefit of both experienced tax lawyers and innovative litigators.

Located in London, New York, Washington, D.C. and Paris, the Tax Group consists of nearly 50 U.S., French and UK tax lawyers. We are available to advise, on a regular basis, clients solely on taxation matters, as well as clients who retain Sullivan & Cromwell generally or with respect to particular transactions.

The Tax Group is ranked in the highest tier by the major law firm ranking services. The S&C team is especially “celebrated for its overall insight and breadth in dealing with the most complex transactions,” according to Chambers USA 2005.

The S&C Approach

Sullivan & Cromwell’s Tax Group is:

• adept at forming tightly integrated teams with other practice groups to help S&C clients complete complex transactions in a tax-efficient manner
• valued for crafting practical solutions for even the most complicated issues and formulating proposals that clients can actually implement
• known for providing sage advice to clients on an ongoing basis and for its ability to handle follow-on matters even after the big deal has closed
• close to clients and responsive to their unique needs

For information about our tax practice as it impacts executive compensation and benefits matters or matters involving personal, charitable or family tax planning, please also see the descriptions of our Executive Compensation and Benefits Group and our Estates and Personal Group.

Rankings

Sullivan & Cromwell’s Tax Group has been cited for its excellence by the following publications in the past five years:

• Chambers Global
• Chambers USA
• Practical Law Company, PLC Which Lawyer Yearbook
• The European Legal 500
• The Legal 500, Europe, Middle East, and Africa

Sullivan & Cromwell Tax Group lawyers have been recognized as leaders in their field by the following publications in the past five years:

• Chambers Global
• Chambers USA
• Euromoney, Best of the Best
• Euromoney, Guide to the World’s Leading Tax Advisers
• Euromoney, Guide to the World’s Leading Transfer Pricing Practitioners
• Law Business Research, The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers
• Law Business Research, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Tax Lawyers
• Legalease/Legal Business, European Legal Experts
• Mondaq, Guide to the World’s Leading Tax Advisors
• Mondaq, Guide to the World’s Leading Tax Lawyers
• Practical Law Company, PLC Cross-Border Tax Law Handbook
• Practical Law Company, PLC Global Counsel Tax Handbook
• Practical Law Company, PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook
• Woodward/White, The Best Lawyers in America