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Tax

Our tax group is fully integrated into the firm’s corporate, investment management, and debt finance practices, informing our work in those areas—and benefitting our clients—from the earliest possible stages. 

We frequently advise private investment funds and portfolio companies on tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions. In addition to structuring deals to maximize their tax efficiency, we counsel acquiring entities on the management of tax risks identified in the diligence process. Our tax attorneys are influential in the M&A area, having written and presented extensively on complex structuring issues. 

We also advise on a wealth of transactions beyond M&A deals, including growth equity investments, debt financings, and debt restructurings. 

Our work for private equity firms, venture capital funds, and other private investment firms outside the transactional context centers on: 

  • Structuring private investment funds.
  • Structuring and implementing equity compensation arrangements.
  • Structuring arrangements among principals of fund sponsors.
  • Advising funds and fund sponsors on partnership allocations.
We also offer representation in federal and state tax controversies.

FDH IN THE NEWS

Michael Spiro Quoted in Bloomberg Article on Connecticut Pass-Through Entity Tax

Michael Spiro was quoted in a recent article in Bloomberg exploring possible benefits for private investment fund managers of the new Connecticut Applicable Business Entity Tax. The article can be found here (subscription required). Read more

Michael Spiro Authors “Liability Shifts in Leveraged Partnership Freezes” in June 20, 2022 Issue of Tax Notes

The article explores ambiguities and traps for the unwary that are introduced in leveraged partnership freezes, and is available upon request. Read more

Michael Spiro Presents on Build Back Better Act Cross-Border Tax Proposals at NYSSCPA Taxation of Financial Instruments Conference

On January 11, 2022, Michael Spiro presented on proposed changes to US cross-border taxation at the annual Taxation of Financial Instruments Conference of the New York State Society of CPAs. Read more