Michael Lebovitz launches US tax desk for DLA EMEA offices

DLA Piper has transferred Michael Lebovitz from its LA practice to lead a US Tax Desk for its EMEA offices. Mr Lebovitz is now based in the Firm’s London office.

Michael Lebovitz concentrates on international business and tax planning. He has advised on the tax aspects of international joint ventures, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, post-transaction integration, international corporate finance, capital market transactions and general international tax planning matters. His clients include leaders in media and entertainment, life sciences, high technology, consumer products and private equity.

Having extensive experience in pre-transaction restructuring and post-acquisition integration matters, Mike has successfully led numerous global teams advising multinational groups on restructuring in advance of a sale or spin-off of a division as well as designing and implementing integration plans following a global merger or acquisition. He has unique experience bringing together the corporate, tax, labour and other aspects of pre-transaction restructuring and post-merger integration.