Sandra P. McGill

Sandra P. McGill

Partner

Chicago
T: +1 312 984 6903
F: +1 312 984 7700

smcgill@mwe.com

Sandra P. McGill is a partner in the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery LLP based in the Firm’s Chicago office.  As a member of the Tax Department's International Tax Group, Sandra concentrates her practice on international tax planning for U.S. and foreign-based multinational companies, both public and private.  

Sandra advises clients on a broad range of cross-border tax issues, including foreign tax credits, subpart F and other anti-deferral rules, sourcing issues, foreign currency issues, U.S. trade or business (or permanent establishment) issues and Section 367 and other Subchapter C issues related to cross-border restructurings, acquisitions and financings.  She also advises regarding multi-jurisdictional business structures (such as centralized holding company and finance company structures) working with a network of foreign lawyers to develop structures that minimize U.S. multinationals' effective tax rate.  Sandra also has extensive experience advising financial institutions, including hedge fund managers on cross-border tax issues. 

Sandra speaks fluent French and is a member of the bar of the State of Illinois. 

Education

  • University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1990
  • University of Kansas, B.S. (magna cum laude), 1987

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French

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