The Firm: This team is known for its skills in federal tax matters and private equity work, including fund formation and related tax issues. Regular clients include Ares Management, Lexington Partners and Ridgemont Equity Partners.

Sources Say: "Proskauer Rose continues to put its best foot forward on all matters."

Key Individuals:Arnold May is lauded by clients as a creative, solution-oriented attorney. Sankaty and Ridgemont Equity Partners are among his regular clients.

Scott Jones undertakes fund structuring work for Adams Street Partners both in the USA and globally.