McDermott Will & Schulte, a global law firm

John T. Lutz advises clients on the tax aspects of investment funds, structured finance, derivatives and structured products. He also counsels clients on matters related to insurance products, investment tax credits, conventional US and cross-border securities offerings, and corporate mergers and acquisitions. John represents a number of tax-exempt organizations in connection with their investment activities and incentive compensation arrangements.

John handles all aspects of tax-advantaged financings and investments for financial institutions, investment fund managers, high net worth individuals, and investors. He represents banks and investment managers in connection with asset backed securities including collateralized loan obligations, structured notes, and repackagings.

John is a recognized leader in the tax aspects of municipal derivatives and tax-exempt bond securitizations. He provides tax advice to derivative products dealers in the domestic and cross-border contexts, advising on US and international tax issues related to insurance products, equity swaps, repurchase agreements, structured notes, and offshore structured finance vehicles.

Michael Hilkin represents clients in all aspects of complex state and local tax matters. He has a particular focus on tax controversy and transactional issues relating to state and local income, franchise, sales and use, gross receipts, and other business taxes. Michael has extensive experience handling state and local tax issues before US administrative and judicial systems, including arguing cases before state courts and state supreme courts.

Michael frequently speaks on concerning state and local tax issues before the Council on State Taxation, Tax Executives Institute, the New York University Institute on State Taxation, the Paul J. Hartman SALT Forum, and the Institute for Professionals in Taxation.