Tax

Tax issues arise in virtually all of the firm's practice areas, and our tax attorneys are adept at handling a wide array of transactional and tax controversy matters, both domestically and internationally.

On the transactional side, Stradling attorneys structure sophisticated solutions to tax issues arising from virtually every form of transaction, while striking a balance between the tax considerations of the transaction and the client’s objectives. Our clients include:

• Corporations
• State and local governments
• Partnerships
• Joint ventures
• Tax-exempt organizations
• Individuals

Stradling tax attorneys are well versed in all areas of federal, state, and local taxation.

Our transactional expertise includes all aspects of:

• Complex corporate reorganizations (both tax-free and taxable)
• Acquisitions
• Mergers
• Financing (including public finance and derivatives)
• Venture capital investments and fund formations
• Leveraged buy-outs
• Technology transfers
• Formation of joint ventures and partnerships (including unique applications of limited liability companies)
• Distributions

Stradling attorneys litigate tax matters in all federal and state forums, including the U.S. Tax Court and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, in addition to representation in administrative and audit matters with the Internal Revenue Service and Franchise Tax Board.

Stradling attorneys also advise on real estate development matters, venture capital investments, fund formations, technology transfers, and tax-exempt financing compliance.