Corporate, Finance + Tax
Our Corporate, Finance + Tax Group combines legal sophistication, technical expertise and top-tier industry insight in media, entertainment, advertising, technology and the other industries in which our practice concentrates to deliver creative, practical, strategic and financially focused business solutions. Because we understand how these businesses operate, we provide practical, commercially attuned guidance that enables our clients to succeed in highly competitive markets and complex negotiations.
We work with a diverse range of clients — from entrepreneurs and growth-stage companies to investors, independent agencies, global brands, mature businesses, tax-exempt organizations and individuals. Whether guiding the founder of an independent agency through its sale, representing a private equity-backed company in the acquisition of a target business, structuring a joint venture between a brand and a content creator, or advising a technology startup on financing, brand expansion or employee incentives, we bring a deep commitment to strategic, business-minded representation.
Our approach is pragmatic, integrated, and industry-specific. We coordinate closely with colleagues throughout the firm to deliver comprehensive, customized industry-specific solutions that reflect the realities of the markets in which our clients operate. The result is a practice uniquely positioned to support innovation, protect value and help clients achieve their goals with efficiency and expertise.
We design efficient, scalable entity organization and capital structures that align with business objectives, governance needs, investor expectations, and long-term growth goals.
We counsel clients on private placements, venture and growth debt and equity financings, strategic investments, and other capital-raising transactions.
We represent buyers and sellers in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic transactions, with particular expertise guiding independent agencies and creative businesses through acquisitions and exits.
We structure joint ventures and collaborations that help clients scale by unlocking new revenue streams and expanding their market presence.
We advise boards, founders and owners on governance best practices, succession strategies, and exit planning, balancing risk management with business continuity.
We integrate sophisticated tax analysis into every stage of the business lifecycle — from entity formation and investment structuring to structuring relationships with key executives and employee equity incentive programs to cross-border transactions and M&A. Our tax lawyers are integral members of the team, working seamlessly with the other team members to minimize tax burdens, optimize after-tax outcomes and ensure compliance with federal, state, local and international tax requirements. . Our tax lawyers also assist clients in properly establishing their tax reporting positions, complying with applicable compliance obligations and defending their tax positions in examinations, administrative appeals and judicial proceedings.
We represent buyers and sellers in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic transactions, with particular expertise guiding independent agencies and creative businesses through acquisitions and exits.