Barnes & Thornburg Adds Philip Cooke to Corporate Practice

Cooke joins the firm's tax practice in New York

Mar. 27, 2026 at 3:22pm

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Philip Cooke has joined Barnes & Thornburg as a partner in its tax practice in New York, the firm announced on Friday. Cooke focuses his practice on federal income tax considerations applicable to investment managers in relation to the formation of private investment funds, including private equity funds, credit funds, and hedge funds. He advises fund managers on the federal income tax implications of acquiring and divesting portfolio investments.

Why it matters

This addition to Barnes & Thornburg's corporate practice strengthens the firm's capabilities in advising investment managers on the complex federal income tax issues involved in forming and operating private investment funds.

The details

Cooke joins Barnes & Thornburg from Greenberg Traurig, where he also specialized in advising investment managers on the tax implications of their fund activities. His expertise in this niche area of tax law is valuable for the firm's clients in the private funds space.

Barnes & Thornburg announced Cooke's addition to the firm on March 27, 2026.

The players

Philip Cooke

A partner who has joined Barnes & Thornburg's tax practice in New York, focusing on federal income tax considerations for investment managers in relation to private investment funds.