Kristen E. Hazel has extensive experience representing clients in US and international aspects of federal tax matters, including international acquisitions and divestitures, international joint ventures, and capital plan design and implementation, including tax planning with respect to intellectual property. Her work includes both inbound and outbound transactions.
Results
- Represented a US-based company in connection with a $1.4 billion global acquisition of a consumer products business
- Represented a non-US-based company in connection with multiple facets of two significant spin-off transactions
- Represented a closely held, US-based company with respect to its acquisition of a complementary US business line
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers in America, Tax Law, 2023-2026
- International Tax Review, World Tax, 2016-2026
- Legal 500 USA, 2017
Capabilities and Industries
Marchés Régionaux
Community
- American Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association, past chair of the Federal Tax Committee’s International Tax Subcommittee
- Founding member of the Firm’s study group for tax professionals, Tax in the City®
Credentials
Education
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD
- Wayne State University, BA
Admissions
- Illinois