Wilson Sonsini’s tax practice encompasses all areas of U.S. federal and UK tax law for technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises at all stages of development. The firm provides representation to companies and funds in conjunction with its mergers and acquisitions practice, which involves a wide range of U.S., UK, and cross-border transactions, including public and private acquisitions, management and leveraged buyouts, corporate restructurings, spinoffs, recapitalizations, and joint ventures.
In addition, the team counsels clients on domestic and international tax planning for corporate transactions, including equity and debt financings, IPOs, and tender or exchange offers, and advises founders, investors, and companies regarding the “qualified small business stock” exemption under Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code and enterprise management incentive schemes in the United Kingdom.
Further, the team specializes in tax matters related to project finance, with a focus on renewable energy and infrastructure assets, and advises companies on structuring transactions to finance utility-scale wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass facilities.
