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