Foley & Lardner, a law firm with an established presence across the United States, has recently welcomed a new partner into its taxation practice group based in New York. The well-regarded tax professional, David Makso, previously a member of Paul Hastings, officially joined the team on January 22, 2024, according to the firm.
Makso’s experience is multifaceted. Over his career, he has represented the tax interests of both domestic and international clients. His legal expertise covers an array of complex areas, including fund formations, cross-border transactions, capital markets transactions, and leveraged finance transactions.
As the new taxation partner at Foley & Lardner, Makso’s remit is extensive. One of his standout attributes is his familiarity and proficiency with the tax structuring of private equity, real estate, and direct lending funds. His insights will undoubtedly be invaluable to the firm’s wide client base, which consist of an array of both sponsors and investors.
This new appointment marks another significant stride in Foley & Lardner’s ongoing practice development, bringing further depth to its taxation group. The firm’s reputation for tax law expertise will no doubt continue to be bolstered with David Makso on board.
News of Makso’s appointment was recently covered by Bloomberg Tax Automation. You can read more about his career background and Foley & Lardner’s ongoing growth here.