Tax

VLP Practice Area

VLP provides strategic tax advice to help clients successfully navigate and address a broad array of complex tax law matters. We advise on tax structuring for C corporations, S corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and individuals, with a focus on practical solutions that align with our clients’ business objectives and minimize tax exposure. Our work often arises in the context of mergers and acquisitions, financings, and other significant transactions, where tax considerations play a critical role in structuring and execution. Through close collaboration with a network of highly regarded tax counsel, we deliver integrated, efficient legal guidance across jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks. Our team works seamlessly with these specialists to support clients in transactions, ongoing planning, and other material tax matters. By combining thoughtful legal strategy with coordinated tax expertise, VLP helps clients achieve their economic goals with clarity and confidence.

Core Services

VLP advises on tax-efficient structuring for acquisitions and dispositions of companies and their assets.

Structure acquisitions and dispositions to achieve favorable tax outcomes
Structure nontaxable mergers and reorganizations when possible
Minimize tax in taxable transactions, including preserving equity rollover treatment
Advise on qualified small business stock (QSBS) planning opportunities
Advise on purchase price allocation in asset acquisitions

VLP advises emerging growth companies and investors on entity selection, capitalization, and equity structuring to maximize tax benefits and minimize tax exposure.

Advise on entity selection and structuring to align with tax and business objectives
Structure company capitalization for superior tax outcomes
Advise on QSBS eligibility in issuances and redemptions of stock and other financial instruments
Structure profits interests and other equity arrangements for LLCs

VLP advises on the tax aspects of equity and debt transactions, including structured and derivative arrangements.

Advise on tax implications of corporate redemptions and repurchases
Structure stock sales to optimize capital gain treatment and QSBS benefits
Advise on SAFEs and other startup financing instruments, including their impact on QSBS
Advise on modifications of debt instruments and related tax consequences

VLP advises on compensation issues arising out of executive and equity incentive arrangements used in startups, emerging growth companies, and public companies.

Advise on tax implications of equity compensation matters, including Section 280G parachute payments and Section 409A deferred compensation arrangements
Advise on income and employment withholding obligations
Structure executive compensation in connection with transactions

Our Practice Group Members

Every client relationship at VLP is partner-led, strategy-driven and tailored for today's agile business landscape. Our attorneys combine the polish of Big Law with the responsiveness of an elite, lean team. You will always work with a senior attorney — giving you confidence, clarity and seasoned perspective, no matter what your business needs.

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