Practice Groups

Tax

Business Planning

Our tax attorneys are well-versed in all aspects of business planning and tax strategies. We advise clients with respect to all key tax considerations at all points in the life-cycle of a business, from start-up through and including execution of a succession plan or other exit strategy. We counsel clients through their initial choice of business entity and assist in preparation of

shareholders, partnership and/or operating agreements
executive compensation arrangements, including deferred compensation, equity incentive plans, bonus and severance/change in control arrangements
the settlement of litigated business matters

We provide expert guidance through

mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, tax-free reorganizations, corporate spin-offs and partnership divisions
liquidations and dissolutions
distributions, capital contributions, redemptions, cross-purchases, partnership and shareholder disputes
debt and/or equity issuances
affiliated-party transactions
private placements
restructurings
joint ventures
compensation matters

We bring a broad base of expertise across a variety of subspecialties, such as securities law, executive compensation, industrial development, healthcare, aerospace, technology and real estate, enabling us to provide strategic tax planning within any industry in order to minimize tax liability.