ProfessionalsJeffrey B. Samuels

Jeffrey B. Samuels
Partner
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- Practices
- Corporate
- Tax
- Media, Sports & Entertainment
- Practices:
- Corporate
- Tax
- Media, Sports & Entertainment
A partner and Co-Chair Emeritus of the Tax Department, Jeff Samuels has a practice that covers a broad range of complex international and domestic transactions, including public and private M&A, spin-offs, the organization of and structuring of transactions for investment funds, and partnership and joint venture transactions.
EXPERIENCE
Jeff’s representative clients include Kraft-Heinz, Honeywell, IBM, General Electric, Ingersoll-Rand, Trane Technologies, Qualcomm, Aptiv, Nuance Communications, Restaurant Brands International, Citigroup, ADP, Imagine Entertainment, MacAndrews & Forbes, and Virgin Group.
Jeff has been recognized as a leader in tax law in the 2005-2020 editions of Chambers USA, the 2020 edition of Chambers Global, the 2007-2020 editions of The Legal 500 and the 2006-2020 editions of The Best Lawyers in America. In 2014, Jeff was named a Law360 Tax MVP of the year and the Tax Department was selected as Practice Group of the Year. According to Chambers USA clients say, “[Jeff] really understands all aspects of tax law, whether it be general corporate tax issues, M&A tax issues, cross-border issues; he really has the ability to help analyze and structure transactions, taking into account all the complexities on the tax side.” The Legal 500 noted that clients appreciate his “seasoned judgment.” Jeff is also the author of the U.S. chapters of The International Comparative Legal Guide to Corporate Tax 2014 and of Real Estate Investment Trusts: A Global Analysis.
Jeff is a member of the New York State and City Bar Associations. He was on the staff of the New York University Annual Survey of American Law and has a Ph.D. in English Literature from Columbia University, where he taught for several years prior to law school.
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- Jan 11, 2021
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IRS Issues Final Regulations Providing Guidance on Taxation of Carried Interest from Investment Partnerships under Section 1061
The IRS and the Treasury Department recently released final regulations on the scope and applicability of Section 1061 of the Internal Revenue Code.
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- Jan 04, 2021
- Client News
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- Oct 05, 2020
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IBM to Spin Off Managed Infrastructure Services Unit to Accelerate Hybrid Cloud Growth
- Oct 09, 2020
- Client News
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- Oct 01, 2020
- Client News
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Kraft Heinz to Sell Cheese Businesses to Groupe Lactalis in $3.2 Billion Deal
- Sep 15, 2020
- Client News
Kraft Heinz to Sell Cheese Businesses to Groupe Lactalis in $3.2 Billion Deal
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IRS Issues Proposed Regulations Providing Guidance on Taxation of Carried Interest from Investment Partnerships under Section 1061
- Aug 04, 2020
- Publications
IRS Issues Proposed Regulations Providing Guidance on Taxation of Carried Interest from Investment Partnerships under Section 1061
The IRS and the Treasury Department recently released proposed regulations on the scope and applicability of Section 1061 of the Internal Revenue Code.
MacAndrews & Forbes to Sell AM General to KPS Capital Partners
- Jul 22, 2020
- Client News
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Chevron to Acquire Noble Energy in $13 Billion Deal
- Jul 20, 2020
- Client News
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CARES Act Update: Internal Revenue Service Disallows Deduction of Certain Expenses Funded with PPP Loan Proceeds
- May 07, 2020
- Publications
CARES Act Update: Internal Revenue Service Disallows Deduction of Certain Expenses Funded with PPP Loan Proceeds
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- Mar 31, 2020
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CARES Act: Federal Income Tax Relief for Individuals and Businesses in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Mar 27, 2020
- Publications
CARES Act: Federal Income Tax Relief for Individuals and Businesses in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Ingersoll Rand Industrial Business Completes Merger With Gardner Denver, Creating $15 Billion Company
- Mar 01, 2020
- Client News
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The Medicines Company to Be Acquired by Novartis in $9.7 Billion Deal
- Nov 24, 2019
- Client News
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Jeffrey Samuels to Participate in Tax Executives Institute’s M&A Seminar
- Nov 18, 2019
- Events
Jeffrey Samuels to Participate in Tax Executives Institute’s M&A Seminar
Tax partner Jeffrey Samuels will speak on a panel at the Tax Executives Institute’s 2019 Mergers and Acquisitions seminar.
IRS Revenue Procedure and Proposed Regulations Provide Modest Relief on Controlled Foreign Corporation Issues
- Oct 17, 2019
- Publications
IRS Revenue Procedure and Proposed Regulations Provide Modest Relief on Controlled Foreign Corporation Issues
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Nuance Completes Spin-Off of Cerence
- Oct 01, 2019
- Client News
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Aptiv and Hyundai to Form Autonomous Driving Joint Venture
- Sep 23, 2019
- Client News
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IRS Proposes to Eliminate Taxpayer Favorable Safe Harbor for Corporations after Ownership Change
- Sep 12, 2019
- Publications
IRS Proposes to Eliminate Taxpayer Favorable Safe Harbor for Corporations after Ownership Change
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GE Capital to Sell PK AirFinance to Apollo and Athene Holding
- Aug 29, 2019
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- Jul 11, 2019
- Client News
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Final and Proposed Regulations on Certain Income Inclusions Under the CFC Rules Related to Domestic Partnerships
- Jun 20, 2019
- Publications
Final and Proposed Regulations on Certain Income Inclusions Under the CFC Rules Related to Domestic Partnerships
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Final Regulations on Section 956 and “Deemed Dividends” from Controlled Foreign Corporations
- May 29, 2019
- Publications
Final Regulations on Section 956 and “Deemed Dividends” from Controlled Foreign Corporations
On May 22, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) and the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) released final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) under Section 956 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended…
Avon to Be Acquired by Natura & Co in $3.7 Billion Deal
- May 22, 2019
- Client News
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Ingersoll-Rand Industrial Business to Merge With Gardner Denver, Creating $15 Billion Company
- Apr 30, 2019
- Client News
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- Apr 12, 2019
- Client News
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Jack Entertainment to Sell Jack Cincinnati Casino and Turfway Park
- Apr 05, 2019
- Client News
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- Mar 12, 2019
- Client News
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- Feb 25, 2019
- Client News
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IMG College and Learfield Complete Merger
- Dec 31, 2018
- Client News
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- Nov 19, 2018
- Client News
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Jack Entertainment to Sell Greektown Casino-Hotel for $1 Billion
- Nov 14, 2018
- Client News
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Nuance to Sell Document Imaging Division to Kofax
- Nov 12, 2018
- Client News
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New Proposed Regulations on Section 956 and “Deemed Dividends” from Controlled Foreign Corporations
- Nov 01, 2018
- Publications
New Proposed Regulations on Section 956 and “Deemed Dividends” from Controlled Foreign Corporations
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IBM to Acquire Red Hat in $34 Billion Deal
- Oct 28, 2018
- Client News
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New IRS and Treasury Guidance on Qualified Opportunity Zone Program
- Oct 23, 2018
- Publications
New IRS and Treasury Guidance on Qualified Opportunity Zone Program
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Honeywell Completes Spin-Off of Garrett Motion
- Oct 02, 2018
- Client News
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Marriott Vacations Worldwide Acquires ILG for $4.7 Billion
- Sep 06, 2018
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Treasury Department Releases Regulations Concerning Section 199A
- Aug 24, 2018
- Publications
Treasury Department Releases Regulations Concerning Section 199A
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Marriott Vacations Worldwide to Acquire ILG for $4.7 Billion
- Apr 30, 2018
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Marriott Vacations Worldwide to Acquire ILG for $4.7 Billion
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Qualcomm Enters into Amended Definitive Agreement to Acquire NXP for $44 Billion
- Feb 20, 2018
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Qualcomm Enters into Amended Definitive Agreement to Acquire NXP for $44 Billion
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CSRA to Be Acquired by General Dynamics for $9.6 Billion
- Feb 12, 2018
- Client News
CSRA to Be Acquired by General Dynamics for $9.6 Billion
Paul, Weiss is representing leading government IT provider CSRA in its $9.6 billion acquisition by defense contractor General Dynamics.
Sanofi to Acquire Bioverativ for $11.6 Billion
- Jan 22, 2018
- Client News
Sanofi to Acquire Bioverativ for $11.6 Billion
Paul, Weiss is advising U.S. biopharmaceutical company Bioverativ Inc. in its proposed all-cash $11.6 billion acquisition by French pharmaceutical company Sanofi.
ADP Acquires WorkMarket
- Jan 22, 2018
- Client News
ADP Acquires WorkMarket
Paul, Weiss advised ADP, LLC in its acquisition of WorkMarket Inc., a leading cloud-based workforce management solution provider that allows companies to build and manage an integrated workforce across W-2 employees, 1099 contractors, …
The Wendy's Company Completes Refinancing
- Jan 17, 2018
- Client News
The Wendy's Company Completes Refinancing
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Update on the Enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
- Jan 03, 2018
- Publications
Update on the Enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
On December 22, President Trump signed Public Law No. 115-97, formerly known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the “Act”), into law. In this memorandum, we summarize key provisions of the Act, including those concerning individuals,…
Qualcomm Board Unanimously Rejects Broadcom's Unsolicited $130 Billion Proposal
- Nov 13, 2017
- Client News
Qualcomm Board Unanimously Rejects Broadcom's Unsolicited $130 Billion Proposal
Paul, Weiss is representing wireless technology leader Qualcomm Inc. in connection with an unsolicited proposal from Singapore-based chipmaker Broadcom.
Update on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
- Nov 14, 2017
- Publications
Update on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
The Senate Finance Committee released its draft of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on November 9. The Senate’s initial tax reform proposal differs substantially from the House version. We compare the two proposals, and also describe…
Introduction to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
- Nov 07, 2017
- Publications
Introduction to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
On November 2, 2017, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) released a comprehensive tax reform bill titled the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” on November 3, 2017 Chairman Brady proposed an Amendment in the Nature of a…
Qualcomm Receives Unsolicited $130 Billion Proposal from Broadcom
- Nov 06, 2017
- Client News
Qualcomm Receives Unsolicited $130 Billion Proposal from Broadcom
Paul, Weiss is representing wireless technology leader Qualcomm Incorporated in connection with an unsolicited proposal from Singapore-based chipmaker Broadcom Limited.
Moravia to Be Acquired by RWS
- Oct 18, 2017
- Client News
Moravia to Be Acquired by RWS
Paul, Weiss is representing Czech-based technology-enabled localization services provider Moravia, a portfolio company of Clarion Capital Partners, in its $320 million acquisition by UK-based intellectual property services company RWS …
Treasury Reveals Plans Regarding Certain 2016 Tax Rules, Including Disguised Sale and Debt/Equity Regulations
- Oct 10, 2017
- Publications
Treasury Reveals Plans Regarding Certain 2016 Tax Rules, Including Disguised Sale and Debt/Equity Regulations
The United States Department of the Treasury submitted its highly anticipated final report to President Trump announcing its plans to pare back eight tax regulations that it had previously identified in June of 2017 under Executive…
IMG College and Learfield to Merge
- Oct 05, 2017
- Client News
IMG College and Learfield to Merge
In a deal bringing together two of sports’ largest multimedia rights and sponsorship businesses, Paul, Weiss is representing IMG College, the collegiate division of WME | IMG, in its merger with Learfield.
Pilgrim’s Pride Acquires U.K. Poultry Producer Moy Park for $1.3 Billion
- Sep 11, 2017
- Client News
Pilgrim’s Pride Acquires U.K. Poultry Producer Moy Park for $1.3 Billion
Paul, Weiss represented a special committee of the Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation’s board of directors in its acquisition of Northern Ireland-based poultry and processed food producer Moy Park from Brazilian meat company JBS S.A. for an …
General Atlantic and Silver Lake Announce Acquisition of A Place for Mom
- Jul 05, 2017
- Client News
General Atlantic and Silver Lake Announce Acquisition of A Place for Mom
Paul, Weiss represented the buying consortium of General Atlantic and Silver Lake in their proposed acquisition of A Place for Mom, a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus.
Stantec Completes Divestiture of Software Unit Innovyze
- May 05, 2017
- Client News
Stantec Completes Divestiture of Software Unit Innovyze
Paul, Weiss represented Canadian-based global design firm Stantec in its $270 million sale of Innovyze, a smart water infrastructure modeling and simulation software business, to the EQT Mid-Market U.S. fund.
Virtu Financial To Acquire KCG Holdings for $1.4 Billion
- Apr 20, 2017
- Client News
Virtu Financial To Acquire KCG Holdings for $1.4 Billion
Paul, Weiss is representing high-speed trading firm Virtu Financial, Inc. in its approximately $1.4 billion all-cash acquisition of retail electronic trading firm KCG Holdings, Inc.
Stantec to Divest Software Unit Innovyze
- Mar 21, 2017
- Client News
Stantec to Divest Software Unit Innovyze
Paul, Weiss is representing Canadian-based, global design firm Stantec in its $270 million sale of Innovyze, a smart water infrastructure modeling and simulation software business, to EQT Mid Market US. The sale to EQT is anticipated…
Air Methods to Be Acquired by American Securities
- Mar 14, 2017
- Client News
Air Methods to Be Acquired by American Securities
Paul, Weiss is representing Air Methods Corporation in its proposed acquisition by affiliates of American Securities LLC.
Ericsson Secures $200 Million Investment in iconectiv Business From Francisco Partners
- Mar 07, 2017
- Client News
Ericsson Secures $200 Million Investment in iconectiv Business From Francisco Partners
Paul, Weiss is representing Ericsson and inconectiv in the sale of a minority stake in iconectiv to technology investment firm Francisco Partners.
RBI to Acquire Popeyes for $1.8 Billion
- Feb 21, 2017
- Client News
RBI to Acquire Popeyes for $1.8 Billion
Paul, Weiss is representing Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI) in its proposed acquisition of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. for $1.8 billion.
TAO Group Partners With MSG
- Feb 02, 2017
- Client News
TAO Group Partners With MSG
Paul, Weiss represented TAO Group in its partnership with The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG).
Gores Completes Acquisition of Hostess
- Nov 04, 2016
- Client News
Gores Completes Acquisition of Hostess
As reported by The Wall Street Journal and other media outlets, on November 4 Hostess Brands, LLC, the maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and CupCakes, announced that it has completed its sale to Gores Holdings, Inc., a…
Qualcomm to Acquire NXP
- Oct 27, 2016
- Client News
Qualcomm to Acquire NXP
Paul, Weiss is representing wireless technology leader Qualcomm Incorporated in its agreement to acquire NXP Semiconductors for $47 billion.
Client Alert: Treasury Issues Final Debt/Equity Regulations, Tempers Controversial Approach Taken in Proposed Regulations
- Oct 28, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Treasury Issues Final Debt/Equity Regulations, Tempers Controversial Approach Taken in Proposed Regulations
On October 13, 2016, the U.S. Department of Treasury released the highly-anticipated final and temporary regulations under Section 385 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Stanley-Martin Communities to Be Acquired by Daiwa House
- Oct 26, 2016
- Client News
Stanley-Martin Communities to Be Acquired by Daiwa House
Paul, Weiss is advising Stanley-Martin Communities, LLC in its agreement to be acquired by a subsidiary of Daiwa House Group, the largest homebuilding company based in Japan.
Metropoulos and Utz to Form Strategic Partnership
- Oct 18, 2016
- Client News
Metropoulos and Utz to Form Strategic Partnership
Paul, Weiss advised Metropoulos & Co., the family-owned investment firm specializing in iconic American brands and assets, in the formation of a strategic partnership with Utz Quality Foods, LLC.
Client Alert: New Regulations Eliminate Leveraged Partnership Transactions, Modify Proposed Rules for Allocation of Partnership Liabilities
- Oct 19, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: New Regulations Eliminate Leveraged Partnership Transactions, Modify Proposed Rules for Allocation of Partnership Liabilities
On October 5, 2016, the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (together referred to as the "Service") finalized previously proposed regulations regarding the allocation of partnership liabilities and…
Aéropostale Consortium Finalizes Acquisition
- Sep 15, 2016
- Client News
Aéropostale Consortium Finalizes Acquisition
Paul, Weiss client Simon Property Group, together with its consortium members General Growth Property and Authentic Brands Group announced that they had finalized the acquisition of the global trend-focused apparel and…
Client Alert: Treasury Proposes Changes to Tax-Free “Spin-Off” Rules
- Jul 21, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Treasury Proposes Changes to Tax-Free “Spin-Off” Rules
On July 14, 2016, the U.S. Department of Treasury issued proposed regulations and on July 15, 2016 the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2016-40, both regarding the requirements for a tax-free spin-off pursuant to Section 355 of the…
BPCE and Natixis Sell CIFG Stake
- Jul 08, 2016
- Client News
BPCE and Natixis Sell CIFG Stake
Paul, Weiss clients BPCE and Natixis completed their exit from CIFG Holding Inc., the first troubled bond insurer to successfully restructure and receive a ratings upgrade after the credit crisis, earning Paul, Weiss an award for …
Hostess Brands Announces Sale Agreement With Gores Holdings
- Jul 05, 2016
- Client News
Hostess Brands Announces Sale Agreement With Gores Holdings
As reported by The New York Times, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal and other media outlets, Hostess Brands LLC announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Gores Holdings, Inc., a special…
Brexit: What Comes Next? What Are the Potential Consequences?
- Jul 06, 2016
- Publications
Brexit: What Comes Next? What Are the Potential Consequences?
On June 23, 2016 voters in the United Kingdom were asked in a referendum whether the UK should remain a member of the European Union or leave the EU. By a vote of 51.9% to 48.1%, the voters opted to leave.
Time Warner Cable Completes Merger With Charter Communications
- May 18, 2016
- Client News
Time Warner Cable Completes Merger With Charter Communications
Paul, Weiss represented Time Warner Cable Inc. in its completed merger with Charter Communications, Inc. As a result of the merger, Charter and Time Warner Cable have both become wholly owned subsidiaries of a new, publicly…
NBCUniversal to Acquire DreamWorks Animation
- Apr 28, 2016
- Client News
NBCUniversal to Acquire DreamWorks Animation
NBCUniversal, a division of Comcast Corp., announced an agreement to acquire DreamWorks Animation.
Mitel to Acquire Polycom for $1.96 Billion
- Apr 15, 2016
- Client News
Mitel to Acquire Polycom for $1.96 Billion
As widely reported in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and other media outlets, Paul, Weiss client Mitel Networks Corporation announced that it had entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire…
Client Alert: Treasury Issues Inversion Regulations, Proposes Sweeping Changes to Debt/Equity Classification
- Apr 11, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Treasury Issues Inversion Regulations, Proposes Sweeping Changes to Debt/Equity Classification
On April 4, 2016, as the most recent step in its ongoing battle against inversion transactions, the U.S. Department of Treasury issued both new temporary and proposed regulations addressing certain inversion and post-inversion…
Jeff Samuels Quoted on New Inversion Rules in The Wall Street Journal
- Apr 07, 2016
- Publications
Jeff Samuels Quoted on New Inversion Rules in The Wall Street Journal
Tax partner Jeffrey Samuels was quoted in an April 7 article in The Wall Street Journal, titled "New Inversion Rules Draw Concerns Outside U.S."
Stantec to Acquire MWH for $795 Million
- Mar 29, 2016
- Client News
Stantec to Acquire MWH for $795 Million
Paul, Weiss client Stantec Inc., announced it has agreed to acquire MWH Global Inc., a Colorado-based engineering, consulting and construction firm, in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $795 million.
Client Alert: Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Update
- Feb 10, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Update
On Tuesday, February 9, 2016, the White House released President Obama's Budget for Fiscal Year 2017.
Update: PATH Act Enacts Notable Changes to REIT and FIRPTA Provisions
- Jan 05, 2016
- Publications
Update: PATH Act Enacts Notable Changes to REIT and FIRPTA Provisions
On Friday, December 18, 2015, President Barack Obama signed the "Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015" ("PATH Act").
Client Alert: Extenders Bill Would Curtail OpCo-PropCo Spin-Off Transactions
- Dec 10, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: Extenders Bill Would Curtail OpCo-PropCo Spin-Off Transactions
On Monday, December 8, 2015, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) introduced the "Tax Increase Prevention and Real Estate Investment Act of 2015" (the "Extenders Bill"). This bill, if enacted in its…
New Guidance Takes Another Run at Inversions
- Dec 09, 2015
- Videos
New Guidance Takes Another Run at Inversions
In this video, tax partner Jeffrey Samuels, co-chair of the tax department, discusses the additional inversion guidance issued by the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service, which intends to target the tax benefits…
Platform Specialty Products Closes Acquisition of Alent
- Dec 01, 2015
- Client News
Platform Specialty Products Closes Acquisition of Alent
Paul, Weiss client Platform Specialty Products Corporation, a global diversified specialty chemicals company, announced the completion of its acquisition of Alent plc.
Client Alert: New Guidance Takes Another Run at Inversions
- Nov 23, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: New Guidance Takes Another Run at Inversions
In light of a resurgence of potential inversion activity, including stories about a possible Pfizer/Allergan merger, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued additional guidance that is generally intended…
Client Alert: Changes to Partnership Audit Procedures May Increase Audit Activity
- Nov 03, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: Changes to Partnership Audit Procedures May Increase Audit Activity
On Monday, November 2, 2015, President Obama signed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 ("BBA"). The BBA significantly alters the rules governing partnership audits, most notably by imposing liability for audit…
Client Alert: Management Fee Waiver Update - Treasury Issues Proposed Regulations Addressing Disguised Payments from Partnerships for Services
- Jul 24, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: Management Fee Waiver Update - Treasury Issues Proposed Regulations Addressing Disguised Payments from Partnerships for Services
On Wednesday, July 22, 2015, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") released proposed regulations on disguised payments from partnerships (including investment funds) for services (the "Proposed…
Platform Specialty Products Announces Proposed Acquisition of Alent plc for Approximately $2.3 Billion
- Jul 13, 2015
- Client News
Platform Specialty Products Announces Proposed Acquisition of Alent plc for Approximately $2.3 Billion
Paul, Weiss client Platform Specialty Products Corporation and Alent plc announced the terms of a recommended offer by Platform to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Alent in a cash and stock transaction for…
Wendy’s Closes $2.275 Billion Whole Business Securitization
- Jun 01, 2015
- Client News
Wendy’s Closes $2.275 Billion Whole Business Securitization
Paul, Weiss represented The Wendy's Company in connection with its $2.275 billion whole business securitization of its franchise system. Wendy's Funding, LLC issued securitization notes, rated BBB by Standard & Poor's Rating…
Charter Communications to Merge With Time Warner Cable
- May 26, 2015
- Client News
Charter Communications to Merge With Time Warner Cable
As reported in major media outlets, Paul, Weiss client Time Warner Cable and Charter Communications, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Charter to merge with Time Warner Cable.
Sky Acquires 60 Percent Stake in Jupiter Entertainment
- Mar 30, 2015
- Client News
Sky Acquires 60 Percent Stake in Jupiter Entertainment
Paul, Weiss client Sky, a European pay TV operator, announced its acquisition of a 60 percent stake in U.S.-based production company Jupiter Entertainment. Sky Vision, Sky's international distribution sector, will serve as…
Clarion Acquires Majority Interest in Moravia IT
- Feb 16, 2015
- Client News
Clarion Acquires Majority Interest in Moravia IT
Paul, Weiss client Clarion Capital Partners, a New York-based middle market private equity firm, announced it has acquired a majority interest in Moravia IT a.s. Moravia, which is headquartered in Brno, Czech Republic, provides…
Dana Completes Notes Offering and Tender Offer
- Dec 09, 2014
- Client News
Dana Completes Notes Offering and Tender Offer
Paul, Weiss client Dana Holding Corporation, a global provider of high technology driveline (axles, driveshafts and transmissions), sealing and thermal-management products, closed a $425 million offering of 5.500% senior notes…
Virgin America Announces Pricing of IPO
- Nov 13, 2014
- Client News
Virgin America Announces Pricing of IPO
Paul, Weiss client Virgin America Inc. announced the pricing of its initial public offering of approximately 13.3 million shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $23 per share. Virgin America is offering 13,106,377…
ADP Completes Spin-Off of Automotive Dealer Services Business
- Sep 30, 2014
- Client News
ADP Completes Spin-Off of Automotive Dealer Services Business
Longtime client Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) completed the distribution to its stockholders of all of the issued and outstanding common stock of CDK Global, Inc. in a tax-free spin-off. The distribution completes the…
Discovery Communications Amends Cable Joint Venture With Hasbro
- Sep 23, 2014
- Client News
Discovery Communications Amends Cable Joint Venture With Hasbro
Paul, Weiss client Discovery Communications LLC announced an amendment to its relationship with Hasbro, Inc. with respect to HUB Television Networks LLC, their cable television joint venture which operates The HUB Network in the…
Awards & Recognition
Four Paul, Weiss Partners Win Law360 MVP Awards
- Nov 20, 2014
- Awards
Four Paul, Weiss Partners Win Law360 MVP Awards
Firm chair Brad Karp, intellectual property partners Nicholas Groombridge and Catherine Nyarady and tax partner Jeffrey Samuels all received the Law360 MVP Award for their respective …
Chambers USA 2013 Ranks Paul, Weiss Highly
- Jun 07, 2013
- Awards
Chambers USA 2013 Ranks Paul, Weiss Highly
District of Columbia: Antitrust, Joseph J Simons, Kenneth A Gallo, Litigation: General Commercial