Michael provides tax and corporate law advice to businesses at all phases of operation, from initial business formation to disposition and all points in between.
Michael advises clients across virtually all areas of operation regarding U.S. federal income tax issues. He has represented U.S.-based, foreign-based, and multinational enterprises, providing advice in connection with acquisitions, distribution structures, and internal reorganizations, including complex crossborder transactions; U.S. Subpart F income and GILTI planning and analysis; foreign tax credit planning and analysis; tax treaty analysis; and other matters related to outbound and inbound U.S. tax planning. His representations have included business structures, operations, and investments by U.S. clients in, or by non-U.S. clients from, Europe, Canada, Latin America, and a number of other jurisdictions outside of the U.S. He also works with closely held businesses and their owners to develop and implement tax strategies that protect and enhance corporate value.
Michael has broad experience advising private funds, investment management firms, and investment industry professionals. In addition to tax counsel, he often renders advice regarding a host of fund formation issues for private equity and hedge funds. Further, he works with institutional investors, advising them on investments across a range of assets, including alternative investment products.