Tax
Identifying tax issues is important. But to close transactions, you need effective tax solutions. You can rely on us, not only to assess the inherent risks in each opportunity, but also to develop options so you can make informed decisions and obtain the best possible results. We are business-conscious tax lawyers, so your business objectives are always our primary concern.
With tax lawyers located across the United States and abroad, we have the depth and experience to serve our clients as strategic business advisors. Our tax lawyers have counseled clients on local, national and international transactions. We routinely and effectively handle important and complex tax matters and controversies with consistently excellent results. We collaborate closely with our corporate, investment management, real estate, bankruptcy and restructuring, and other specialty teams to develop solutions for our clients at the earliest possible stage of each transaction to ensure a timely and efficient close.
We are experienced in a wide variety of U.S. and cross-border transactions, including those involving:
- Federal, state, and international tax
- Corporate and partnership tax
- M&A transactions
- Investment fund formation and operations
- Entity structuring, formation and restructuring
- Employee benefits and executive compensation
- Private wealth, including estate and gift tax
- Tax incentives and credits
- Real estate tax, including REIT formation and operation
Our tax lawyers represent a variety of entities, including public and privately held corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Our clients also include nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals. Our clients operate in a wide variety of industries such as healthcare, energy, technology, retail, real estate and many others. We’re not just their implementers; we’re their planners and advisors, constantly considering the bigger picture and what lies ahead. We go beyond just executing the ask, to offering pragmatic solutions which achieve our clients’ goals.
When considering last year’s issues related to joint venture agreements, Texas courts continued their approach of generally following precedent and respecting the express terms of the relevant joint-venture agreements. In terms of precedent, when making decisions based on less than crystal clear statutes, Texas courts often took great care to examine the legislative history behind the relevant law [...]
Tax Court Rules Offshore Lending Hedge Fund Is Engaged in a U.S. Trade or Business
February 01, 2024