Alston & Bird announced today that Robert Friedman has joined the firm as a partner in its Federal & International Tax Group in New York, adding an accomplished legal adviser to its growing tax and corporate practices for private equity, M&A, and other transactions.
“Robert brings a seasoned and practical perspective that will deliver immediate value to our deal teams and our growing private equity client base,” said partner Scott Harty, chair of the firm’s Tax Department. “He will collaborate closely with our corporate and private equity lawyers, as well as other practices across the firm, to help our clients navigate an increasing volume of complex transactions.”
Robert represents clients in all facets of corporate and partnership tax matters, advising on the tax aspects of private equity transactions, public and private mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, secondary transactions, fund formation, and financial products.
“What stands out to me about Alston & Bird is how seamlessly its attorneys and teams work together—across practices and geographies—to solve problems and create opportunities for our clients,” said Robert. “I’ve sat across the table from many of my new colleagues in high-stakes matters over the years, and that has underscored our shared commitment to excellent service, intellectual rigor, and teamwork that adds unique value to every engagement.”
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