London partner Sandy Bhogal and associates Bridget English and William Inchbald are the authors of the "United Kingdom" chapter in GLI - Corporate Tax 2022, published by Global Legal Group in July 2022.
Article | July 27, 2022
Expert Guides has named four Gibson Dunn partners to its 2022 edition of the Tax Expert Guide, which recognizes the top legal practitioners in the industry.
Firm News | July 8, 2022
In this client alert, we provide a summary of the key policy drivers behind the introduction of a federal Corporate Tax on business profits in the United Arab Emirates, the key features of the proposed regime, and high level commentary contextualising the potential effects of the legislative reforms on our clients.
Client Alert | May 12, 2022
In this client alert, we outline a number of significant UK and international tax developments of recent weeks and months, many of which will continue to take shape as we move forward into 2022.
Client Alert | February 1, 2022
Washington, D.C. partners Saul Mezei and Terrell Ussing are the authors of "How Justices May Interpret Statutory Time Bar In Tax Context," published by Law360 Tax Authority on January 21, 2022.
Article | January 24, 2022
Once more, 2021 demonstrated that constant change should become your friend and ally. After a second year of global uncertainty caused by the formidable challenges of the COVID-pandemic, we all long for a return “back-to-normal.” However, chances are that 2022 will continue to present drastic and unpredictable challenges.
Client Alert | January 13, 2022
Gibson Dunn has been recognized in 20 categories in the 2022 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific.
Firm News | January 13, 2022
Gibson Dunn earned 9 firm rankings and 18 individual rankings in the inaugural edition of the Chambers Greater China Region guide.
Firm News | January 12, 2022
Congress continues to debate enactment of the Build Back Better Act, which is expected to include major changes to the federal tax law. Meanwhile, other recently enacted tax legislation, including the sweeping tax reform enacted in 2017, continues to generate significant regulatory activity at the Treasury Department and IRS.
Publications | January 11, 2022
Los Angeles partner Michael Desmond is the co-author of "The Potential for Tax Enforcement Through Subregulatory Guidance," published by Tax Notes Federal on November 15, 2021.
Article | December 13, 2021
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Sanford Stark, Saul Mezei, and C. Terrell Ussing have joined the firm as partners in the Washington, D.C. office.
Press Releases | November 15, 2021
Ten Gibson Dunn partners were recognized in the Who's Who Legal 2021 Corporate Tax and Who's Who Legal 2021 Private Funds guides.
Firm News | November 5, 2021
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has elected 27 new partners, effective January 1, 2022.
Press Releases | November 4, 2021
If enacted into law in its current form, the Build Back Better Act would substantially extend and expand available clean energy tax incentives, including the investment tax credit (“ITC”), the production tax credit (“PTC”), and the carbon capture and sequestration credit. Gibson Dunn lawyers examine the current state of the proposed legislation.
Client Alert | October 13, 2021
Gibson Dunn earned 16 practice area rankings in the 2022 edition of The Legal 500 UK. Six partners were named to Legal 500’s Hall of Fame, recognizing individuals who receive consistent feedback from the market for continued excellence, and seven partners were named Leading Lawyers in their respective practices.
Firm News | October 7, 2021
Six Gibson Dunn partners were featured by Who’s Who Legal in its Thought Leaders – Global Elite 2021 guide. The publication features individuals who obtained the highest number of nominations from peers, corporate counsel and other market sources.
Firm News | September 28, 2021
Law360 named six Gibson Dunn partners among its 2021 MVPs. The Law360 MVP Awards feature lawyers who have “distinguished themselves from their peers by securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals.” The list was published on August 30, 2021.
Firm News | September 8, 2021
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Matt Donnelly has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a partner. Donnelly, formerly a partner with Baker Botts L.L.P., will continue his tax practice at Gibson Dunn.
Press Releases | September 1, 2021
On August 5, 2021, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) and U.S. Senate Finance Committee member Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island) introduced legislation entitled the “Ending the Carried Interest Loophole Act.” According to a summary released by the Finance Committee, the legislation is intended to close “the entire carried interest loophole.” While this legislation is very similar to a previous proposal introduced by Chairman Wyden, this legislation appears to have a greater likelihood of passage given the Democratic party’s control of both chambers of Congress and the election of President Biden.
Client Alert | August 10, 2021
London partner Sandy Bhogal and associate Bridget English are the authors of "United Kingdom," [PDF] published in Global Legal Insights - Corporate Tax 2021, Ninth Edition in August 2021.
Article | August 4, 2021
Zum BMF-Schreiben vom 24.03.2021: Das Bundesministerium der Finanzen (BMF) hat vor kurzem zur körperschaftsteuerlichen Anerkennung von Gewinnabführungsverträgen Stellung genommen. Dies gibt Anlass, insbesondere sog. Altverträge, die vor dem 27.02.2013 abgeschlossen oder letztmals geändert worden sind, zu prüfen und ggf. anzupassen.
Client Alert | June 28, 2021
On May 28, 2021, the Administration released its fiscal year (FY) 2022 Budget, outlining a plan for $6 trillion of federal spending and $4.1 trillion in revenue for FY 2022 alone.
Client Alert | May 29, 2021
Gibson Dunn lawyers review the latest international and UK-based tax developments for spring 2021.
Client Alert | May 24, 2021
London partner Benjamin Fryer and associate Bridget English are the authors of the "United Kingdom" [PDF] chapter in Taxation of Crypto Assets published by Wolters Kluwer on November 13, 2020.
Article | May 13, 2021
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Michael J. Desmond has joined the firm as a partner in the Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. offices.
Press Releases | May 3, 2021
New York associate Alex Marcellesi is the author of "Evaluating Creditor Continuity of Interest: A 10-Step Process," [PDF] published by Tax Notes Federal on March 15, 2021.
Publications | April 13, 2021
Dallas associate Michael Cannon is the author of “The Clean Energy Revolution: Renewable Energy Tax Incentives and Issues” [PDF] published by Tax Notes Federal on April 12, 2021.
Article | April 12, 2021
On April 6, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law Senate Bill 297B/Assembly Bill 164B, the long anticipated New York State legislation addressing the cessation of U.S. Dollar LIBOR.
Client Alert | April 8, 2021
On March 5, 2021, regulators and industry groups provided market participants with much anticipated clarity by announcing the dates for the cessation of publication of, and non-representativeness of, various settings of the London Interbank Offered Rate which will allow market participants to identify the date that their financial instruments and commercial agreements that reference LIBOR will transition to an alternative reference rate (e.g., a risk free rate).
Client Alert | March 9, 2021
Four Gibson Dunn partners were featured in Who’s Who Legal Arbitration 2021 guide: London partners Cyrus Benson, Penny Madden and Jeffrey Sullivan were recognized and New York partner Rahim Moloo was named as a Future Leader.
Firm News | January 14, 2021
At Gibson Dunn, we are proud and honored to be at your side to help solve your most complex legal questions and to continue our partnership with you in the coming year in Germany, in Europe and the world. We trust you will find this German Law Year-End Update insightful and instructive for the best possible start in 2021.
Client Alert | January 14, 2021
In a surprise u-turn, on 31 December 2020, the UK government took steps to narrow the scope of mandatory reporting under DAC 6.
Client Alert | January 4, 2021
New York associate James Manzione is the author of "Real Estate Partnerships: The Basics and Some Technical Stuff," [PDF] published by Tax Notes Federal on November 23, 2020.
Publications | December 23, 2020
Gibson Dunn lawyers review the latest international and UK-based tax developments for fall 2020.
Client Alert | December 22, 2020
Gibson Dunn earned 13 practice area rankings in the 2021 edition of The Legal 500 UK. Four partners were named to Legal 500’s Hall of Fame, recognizing individuals who receive consistent feedback from their clients for continued excellence, and four other partners were named Leading Lawyers in their respective practices.
Firm News | October 5, 2020
World Tax, in association with the International Tax Review, has recognized Gibson Dunn in two categories in its 2021 edition. The firm was recognized in the UK General Corporate Tax and Transactional Tax categories.
Firm News | September 29, 2020
World Tax, in association with the International Tax Review, has named London partner Sandy Bhogal and Hong Kong partner Elaine Chen among its 2021 Tax Leaders.
Firm News | September 24, 2020
On September 24, 2020, the UK Government announced its “Winter Economy Plan” – a series of employment and business support and tax measures intended to support the UK economy as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact economic output.
Client Alert | September 24, 2020
International Tax Review has named Murphy Oil's $2.127 billion divestment of its entire Malaysian operations to PTT Exploration and Production Company Limited (PTTEP), the publicly listed subsidiary of Thailand's national oil company, PTT, as one of its Impact Deals of the Year at the ITR Asia Tax Awards 2020.
Firm News | August 31, 2020
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Pamela Lawrence Endreny has joined the firm’s New York office. Endreny, formerly a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, will continue to focus on advising clients in a broad range of U.S.
Press Releases | August 4, 2020
London partner Sandy Bhogal and associate Barbara Onuonga are the authors of "United Kingdom," [PDF] published in Global Legal Insights - Corporate Tax 2020, Eighth Edition in August 2020.
Publications | August 4, 2020
Legal Media Group’s Expert Guides has named London partners Jeff Trinklein and Sandy Bhogal to its 2020 edition of the Tax Expert Guide, which recognizes the top legal practitioners in the industry.
Firm News | July 17, 2020
Gibson Dunn lawyers in London outline various UK and international tax developments considered to be of greatest significance during the second quarter of 2020.
Client Alert | July 16, 2020
Best Lawyers in Germany 2021 has recognized 19 Gibson Dunn attorneys as leading lawyers in their respective practice areas. Frankfurt attorneys recognized include: Alexander Klein – Banking and Finance Law; Jens-Olrik Murach – Competition/Antitrust Law, and Litigation; Dirk Oberbracht – Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Private Equity Law; Wilhelm Reinhardt – Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Sebastian Schoon – Banking and Finance Law; and Finn Zeidler – Arbitration and Mediation, Criminal Defense, and Litigation.
Firm News | June 26, 2020
Best Lawyers in France 2021 recognized 17 Gibson Dunn attorneys and named Gibson Dunn the Insolvency and Reorganization Law “Law Firm of the Year.”
Firm News | June 25, 2020
Dallas associate Michael Cannon is the author of "Bankruptcy-Proximate Owner Shift? Loss Corporation Beware," [PDF] published by Tax Notes Federal on May 18, 2020.
Publications | June 15, 2020
Houston partner James Chenoweth, New York partner Brian Kniesly, and Los Angeles partner Lorna Wilson are the authors of “Covid-19, the CARES Act and Tax Planning for Real Estate and Passthrough Businesses--Part II,” [PDF] published by Bloomberg Tax on May 20, 2020.
Publications | May 22, 2020
Washington, D.C. associate Virginia Blanton, Dallas associate Michael Cannon and New York associate Jennifer Fitzgerald are the authors of "Double Tax Benefits in the CARES Act," [PDF] published by Tax Notes Federal on April 20, 2020.
Publications | May 18, 2020
It is expected that, from the end of 2021, London Interbank Offered Rates (“LIBORs”), which are used as reference rates in the loan, bond and derivatives markets, will cease to be published.
Client Alert | May 4, 2020
On Thursday, April 30, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) issued Notice 2020-32 (the “Notice”).[1] The Notice clarifies that, in the IRS’s view, expenses funded using the proceeds of Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans extended pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program are not deductible if the loan is forgiven.
Client Alert | May 1, 2020