Announcement

Davies Welcomes New Tax Partner Jennifer Lee

We are pleased to welcome Jennifer Lee as a partner in the Tax practice of our New York office.

A cross-border lawyer with a decade of experience, Jennifer will be a valuable asset to our clients seeking guidance on U.S. federal income tax treatment of cross-border and domestic transactions and multinational corporations.

Jennifer represents foreign pension funds and governmental entities with investments in hedge funds, private equity funds, infrastructure funds, digital asset funds and other private investment vehicles. She advises public and private acquirers and targets in cross-border and domestic investments, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions. She also has extensive experience with emerging and high-growth companies in connection with investments by U.S. investors and fund sponsors regarding fund formation matters. “I am excited to deepen my tax practice to assist our high-net worth and institutional clients with their most complex transactions,” said Jennifer.

“Jennifer is an excellent addition to our U.S. tax practice,” said Peter Glicklich, Davies’ Managing Partner in New York. “She complements and strengthens our ability to help clients optimize their tax structure in cross-border and domestic transactions.”

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