Troutman Pepper Locke LLP handles domestic tax planning for mid-market private equity funds, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and securitizations. The team leverages its domestic presence across various states and frequently works with alternative asset managers and investment funds. They are notably prominent in the energy sector and handle REITs as well. James Earle, based in Charlotte, leads the practice. Howard Goldberg and Saba Ashraf in Philadelphia are other key names.
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Key clients
- American Tire Distributors, Inc.
- NearU Services
- SSI Diagnostica Group
- Apax Partners LLP
- Ambac Financial Group Inc.
- SiriusPoint International Insurance Corporation
- QBE UK Limited
- Vuaant, Inc.
- Bardess Group, Ltd.
- Gordon Brothers Holdings, LLC
- Greenbacker Capital Management
- BP Energy Partners, LLC
Work highlights
Advised on the disposition of TXNM Energy, Inc., a power company, to Blackstone Infrastructure.
Represented Gordon Brothers Holdings, LLC, in the acquisition of the business of SOLIC Holdings.
Advised on the tax aspects of Summit Midstream Corporation acquisition of Tall Oak Midstream Operating, LLC and its subsidiaries from an affiliate of Tailwater Capital LLC.
Practice head
James Earle
Other key lawyers
Howard Goldberg; Saba Ashraf