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Richard M. Nugent

Co-Chair of the Tax Practice | New York

Richard Nugent is a partner in the firm’s New York office and co-chair of its Tax practice.

Richard has over 25 years of experience advising on the tax aspects of complex transactions including public and private M&A, spin-offs, joint ventures, internal restructurings, and financings and capital markets transactions. He also advises debtors and creditors within and outside of bankruptcy.

Richard has been recognized in Chambers USA, where he is praised as “an extremely knowledgeable and dedicated attorney” and “well-versed in communicating complex issues.” The Legal 500 describes Richard as having a “deep understanding of the business, including product supply, marketing, and distribution” which clients describe as “priceless when representing us in deal matters.”


Ranked for Tax in New York

Chambers USA 2020-2024