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Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
USA
Stephen L. Gordon
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
825 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10019
USA
Andrew W. Needham
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
825 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10019
USA
USA
Tel: +1 212 474 1704
Fax: +1 212 474 3700
Email: gordon@cravath.com
URL: www.cravath.com
Tel: +1 212 474 1440
Fax: +1 212 474 3700
Email: aneedham@cravath.com
URL: www.cravath.com
Stephen L. Gordon is head of the Cravath Tax Department. Steve’s
practice focuses on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions and
other transactions, including spin-offs, restructurings and corporate
joint ventures. Steve also works with clients on corporate finance
issues and domestic and international taxation. Steve’s clients have
included Ashland, Royal Dutch Shell, Bristol-Myers Squibb,
JPMorgan Chase, Moody’s, DreamWorks Animation, Kraft Foods,
Lucent, Time Warner and White Mountains Insurance Group. Steve
was recognised as one of the country’s leading tax practitioners in
Chambers USA 2008: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. In
addition, Cravath’s tax practice received the publication’s highest
ranking for its ability to handle “any matter thrown at them with
poise and flair”. Steve also was recognised as a leader in corporate
tax law by The International Who’s Who of Corporate Tax Lawyers
2008 and by The Best Lawyers in America 2008.
Steve was born in Syracuse, New York. He received an A.B. cum
laude from Cornell University in 1978, and a J.D. cum laude from
Harvard Law School in 1981, where he was an editor of the
Harvard Law Review. He joined Cravath in 1981 and became a
partner in 1987.
Andrew W. Needham is a Tax partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore
LLP. Andrew’s practice concentrates on the private equity and
hedge fund sectors, mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs and general
tax planning for the preservation of tax attributes. He is an active
member of the Executive Committee of the Tax Section of the New
York State Bar Association and the Co-Chairman of the Committee
on Partnerships of the Tax Section of the New York State Bar
Association. Andrew is the author of many published articles,
including Needham & Brause, 736 T.M., Hedge Funds, Needham &
Adams, 735 T.M., Private Equity Funds; “U.S. Private Equity Funds:
Common Tax Issues for Investors and Other Participants”, 61 N.Y.U.
Annual Institute on Federal Taxation §11 (2003); “A Guide to Tax
Planning for Private Equity Funds and Portfolio Investments”, 95 Tax
Notes 1215 (May 20, 2002) (Part 1), 95 Tax Notes 1381 (May 27,
2002) (Part 2), republished in PLI Course Handbook, Tax Strategies
for Corporate Acquisitions, Dispositions, Spin-Offs, Joint Ventures,
Financings, Reorganizations & Restructurings vol. 8, p. 1169 (PLI
2002); “Special Problems with Debt Financing by Private Equity
Funds”, 97 Tax Notes 1457 (December 16, 2002).
In 2008, Andrew was recognised by The Legal 500 for his skill in
East Coast Domestic Tax practice and was also named a leading
practitioner in the tax arena by Chambers USA 2008: America’s
Leading Lawyers for Business.
Andrew received a B.A. from the University of Arizona in 1982, a
J.D. and an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center, in 1986
and 1990, respectively, and an M.B.A. from the University of
Pennsylvania’s Wharton School in 1992. He joined Cravath in
2005 as a Tax Partner.
For nearly two centuries, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP has been known as the premier American law firm. Each of
our practice areas is highly regarded, and our lawyers are recognised for their commitment to representing our clients’
interests in the U.S. and throughout the world. We are not, and never will be, the largest law firm measured by number
of offices or lawyers. Our goal is to be the firm of choice for the most critical legal issues, business transactions and
disputes.
Cravath’s tax lawyers are closely involved in U.S. and international transactions including mergers, spin-offs, joint
ventures, securities offerings and intricate private equity acquisitions and financings. We have developed innovative
types of financing and acquisition structures in both the U.S. and international markets. We also provide many clients
with sophisticated tax planning advice and assistance with their tax controversies. Our tax lawyers combine extensive
legal knowledge with sound business judgment and the highest ethical standards. Tax issues can be complex and
difficult, and our lawyers are committed to developing the most sophisticated and advantageous solutions for our
clients’ tax matters.
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