Atty. Andrew William Needham

Atty. Andrew William Needham

Mr. Andrew William Needham is a lawyer practicing tax advisory work in mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, private equity and hedge funds and 2 other areas of law.

New York New York 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Andrew William Needham at a glance

Andrew William Needham is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1986), District of Columbia (1988), and New York (1995). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. Georgetown, 1992) and The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (M.B.A. University, 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Andrew William Needham is a lawyer practicing tax advisory work in mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, private equity and hedge funds and 2 other areas of law
  • Andrew received a M.B.A. degree from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania in 1992, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Andrew practices at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Andrew William Needham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew William Needham handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Andrew William Needham's law office located?
Andrew William Needham's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Andrew William Needham handle?
Andrew William Needham focuses on business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Andrew William Needham practiced law?
Andrew William Needham has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Andrew William Needham go to law school?
Andrew William Needham earned their education at (LL.M. Georgetown, 1992); (M.B.A. University, 1992).
How can I contact Andrew William Needham for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Andrew William Needham received?
Andrew William Needham's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. Georgetown
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1992
M.B.A. University
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- 1992

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1986
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988
New York
Admitted: 1995

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