Biography

Prior to joining Weil, Hillel was a partner at another international law firm.
Hillel is recognized as a leading lawyer for Tax in New York by Chambers USA, where clients note “he is an impressive lawyer” and “very analytical…and gives clear answers and good explanations.”
Hillel received his J.D. from Columbia University School of Law and his B.A. from Beth Medrash Govoha.
Awards and Recognition, Awards and Recognition, Speaking Engagements, Guides and Resources, Latest Thinking, Firm News & Announcements, Latest Thinking
Awards and Recognition
- Hillel Jacobson Named a "Leading" Lawyer for Tax in New York Award Brief — Chambers USA
Firm News & Announcements
- Weil Advised TowerPoint Capital in the Recapitalization and Formation of TowerPoint Infrastructure Partners Deal Brief — February 21, 2025
- Weil Advised PSG in Connection with Six Asset, $2B Continuation Fund Deal Brief — February 12, 2025
Latest Thinking
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New IRS proposed regulation would reverse longstanding IRS ruling and upend commonly used real estate fund structures
Blog Post — Tax Blog
— By
Devon Bodoh,
Greg Featherman,
Robert Frastai,
Hillel N. Jacobson,
Andrew Morris and
Lauren Gorsche
— January 04, 2023
Shortly before the new year, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) dropped a holiday bombshell on the tax community when it issued a proposed regulation under the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 (“FIRPTA”). The proposed regulation would, if enacted in its current form, reverse a longstanding IRS ruling interpreting FIRPTA (the “2009
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... - New IRS proposed regulation would reverse longstanding IRS ruling and upend commonly used real estate fund structures Alert — By Devon Bodoh, Greg Featherman, Robert Frastai, Hillel N. Jacobson, Andrew Morris and Lauren Gorsche — PDF — January 04, 2023