The team at Katten provides specialist tax advice, representing founders and investors in the structuring of startup businesses and venture capital investments along with work on deal-specific tax planning and advice on business transactions. Saul Rudo heads the Chicago-based practice, noted for his ‘deep understanding of accounting, finance in addition to the tax issues’, combining expertise in mergers and acquisitions with experience supporting family offices with both establishment and operation. Valentina Famparska is also a key name, and focuses her practice on the federal income tax aspects of complex transactions.
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Témoignages

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  • 'Tax strategy and planning relative to PE backed, mid-market M&A transactions are a strength due to the depth of talent and experience. Always feel we have the edge in a transaction negotiation due to having Katten on our side.'
  • 'Saul Rudo has a deep understanding of accounting, finance in addition to the tax issues and opportunities and is a great listener.'

Clients clés

  • American Guardian Warranty Services
  • Charlotte Hornets buyer group
  • Directional Services Inc.
  • Element 78 Partners, LLC
  • Equity Group Investments
  • GI Alliance
  • Highlander Partners
  • High Street Capital
  • InSite Digestive
  • Interface Operations LLC Office

Points forts

  • Katten advised Interface Operations LLC Office in the acquisition of a controlling interest in the Dallas Mavericks NBA team.
  • Katten represented Highlander Partners, a Dallas-based private investment firm, in the merger of its portfolio company, Benestar Brands, with Palmex, a portfolio company of private equity firm Wind Point Partners. Wind Point became the majority shareholder of the combined business, with Highlander retaining a significant minority position.
  • Katten assisted Pinstripes on a De-SPAC Closing, which saw our client combine with SPAC Banyan Acquisition Corporation.

Avocats

Responsable de la pratique

Saul Rudo

Autres avocats clés

Valentina Famparska