Tax Law Developments Affecting Private Equity and Venture Capital: Leading Lawyers on the Changing Landscape of Tax Laws for Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds (Inside the Minds)

Tax Law Developments Affecting Private Equity and Venture Capital provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on the recent trends and proposed tax law changes impacting private equity and venture capital funds, investors, and advisors. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the intricacies of tax law and the strategies lawyers can use to help their clients maintain a competitive edge while avoiding liability. From carried interest legislation to deferred consideration regulations, these leaders discuss both new and proposed tax law changes and the potential effects on the structuring and administration of funds and their portfolio companies. These top lawyers give tips on understanding compliance requirements, addressing clients existing tax structures, and working with new IRS regulations. Additionally, these leaders discuss the influence of the turbulent economy on tax legislation and how to keep clients up-to-date. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these expert attorneys provide key insights on success in this ever-changing area of law.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.

Chapters Include:

1. Andrew W. MacLeod, Member, Dickinson Wright PLLC - "The Future of Tax Law for Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds"
2. Jeremy Naylor, Partner, Tax, White & Case LLP - "Recent Changes in U.S. Tax Laws Affecting Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds, their Managers, and their Investors"
3. Robert A.N. Cudd, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP - "Recent Tax Law Changes and Consequences"
4. Ziemowit T. Smulkowski, Partner, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP - "The Impact of Changes to Tax Law"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Notice and Request for Comments Regarding Implementation of Information Reporting and Withholding Under Chapter 4 of the Code
Appendix B: Section 409
Appendix C: Offset Provisions
Appendix D: Contractual Provisions Addressing Restructuring Upon Change in Taxation of Carried Interest