So the more successful they are, the less they want to people to know. The necessity to keep a low profile means tax lawyers seem to get left out. When a deal is reported, the tax partner tends to get mentioned as an afterthought. Inevitably, it seems, it is the corporate or banking partners who take the glory. This is unjust.
Tax lawyers play an integral role in any corporate transaction.
They are responsible for putting together the intricate structures which are the foundation of many acquisitions, financings and restructurings. It is no exaggeration to say that, were it not for the tax lawyers, many deals would not get done. So spare some credit for your colleagues working behind the scenes. They are the firm's latent superheroes. Cash benefits Clients have always viewed tax advice as an important part of a transaction.