OРІР‚в„ўMelveny & Myers LLP has named partner Brad Okun, a recognized authority in the tax field, as head of the FirmРІР‚в„ўs Tax Practice, succeeding Robert Rizzi. Okun was formerly head of OРІР‚в„ўMelvenyРІР‚в„ўs New York office.

OРІР‚в„ўMelveny is one of the few international law firms with US, UK, and Chinese tax capabilities and Okun will be tasked with further expanding the FirmРІР‚в„ўs footprint in the global marketplace. OkunРІР‚в„ўs practice focuses on providing tax analysis and advice in connection with corporate transactions, as well as counseling on the operation of complex tax laws. He has extensive experience in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporation restructuring, corporate finance, limited liability companies and partnerships, and cross-border investing. Among other client matters, he has worked on engagements for Apollo Management, CCMP Capital, HarrahРІР‚в„ўs Entertainment, and IAC/InterActiveCorp.

“Brad’s talent and leadership in the tax sector will help us build on the already substantial momentum that we have developed in the US and abroad,” said Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr., Chair of O’Melveny & Myers. “His vast experience handling the myriad challenges companies face while operating under disparate and complex tax laws and advising on other high-level strategic matters will be of great benefit in growing our relationships with existing clients and attracting new assignments.”