New York-based Joseph Opich is at the helm at Paul Hastings LLP. The tax department routinely oversees tax issues relating to a range of cross-border transactions, from M&A and capital markets transactions to structured finance and fund formation. The group is also well-versed in changing international tax requirements, global mobility issues and multijurisdictional structuring trends. Opich focuses on matters relating to structured finance, credit transactions and offerings. He is supported by both Gary Silber and Robert Wilson, who are both highly experienced in a broad array of corporate transactions. In Los Angeles, Michael Haun is well-regarded for his expertise in partnership and limited liability company transactions. Jim Smulkwoski is highly experienced in cross-border investments, fund formations, restructurings and is based in Chicago. Over in San Francisco, Lucas Rachuba focuses on M&A, funds and real estate transactions, while Dallas-based Alex Farr oversees both international and US income tax planning mandates on behalf of clients carrying out transactions within the healthcare, real estate and energy sectors. Located in Washington DC, Daniel Nicholas lends his expertise to global finance, capital markets and complex derivatives transactions.
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Key clients
- Pantheon
- Fisher Investments
- Primary Wave Music Publishing
- Keensight Capital
- The Very Group
- Goldman Sachs
- The Riverside Company
- Captiv8
- Vantage Discovery
- UMH Properties
- Francisco Partners
Work highlights
Advised Pantheon on the tax structuring of Pantheon Senior Debt III. The fund closed oversubscribed, raising $5.2 billion across commingled funds, evergreen and rated insurance vehicles, and separately managed accounts.
Advised Fisher Investments on the tax aspects of its $3 billion strategic minority investment by Advent International and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
Advised Primary Wave Music Publishing on the formation and tax structuring of a new investment fund designed to acquire and manage music copyrights and other intellectual property.
Practice head
Joseph Opich
Other key lawyers
Gary Silber; Robert Wilson; Michael Haun; Jim Smulkwoski; Lucas Rachuba; Alex Farr; Daniel Nicholas