ProfessionalsBrad R. Okun
Brad R. Okun
Partner
Tel: +1-212-373-3727
Fax: +1-212-492-0727
emailbokun@paulweiss.com
- Practices
- Corporate
- Private Equity
- Tax
- Practices:
- Corporate
- Private Equity
- Tax
A partner and co-chair of the Tax Department, Brad Okun focuses his practice on the complex tax law aspects of mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and corporate finance. He also has experience advising limited liability companies and partnerships, as well as cross-border investing.
EXPERIENCE
Brad's representative clients include Apollo Global Management, Centre Partners Management, Palladium Equity Partners, Caesars Entertainment Corporation, Momentive Performance Materials Holding, ADT Corporation and Kohlberg & Company.
Brad has lectured frequently on many topics regarding corporate taxation.
Brad has been recognized by The Legal 500 for his work in domestic tax (2012-2017) and international tax (2013-2015).
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- Jul 21, 2016
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Client Alert: Treasury Issues Inversion Regulations, Proposes Sweeping Changes to Debt/Equity Classification
- Apr 11, 2016
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- Client News
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