The New York office of WTAS is full of potential as demonstrated by its recent promotions of five Directors. Efrat (Efi) Avigdor, Ellen Bonito, Matthew Castagne, John Farro, and Michael Maglio were promoted to Managing… read more
Alternative investments include a variety of different asset classes, such as hedge funds, private equity funds, limited partnerships, venture capital funds and funds of funds. The increasing use of alternative investments… read more
Among the many looming financial reforms is a requirement that managers of large hedge funds and private equity funds register as investment advisors. Many smaller funds, family offices and venture capital firms will get… read more
Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, August 2, 2010 By: Michael S. Maglio Both in terms of tax reform (yet to be determined) and financial markets reform, alternative investment firms will face a new set of standards that will… read more
October 22, 2010 — Len Schneidman will be speaking about “Planning for Foreign Inbound Investments and Business Activities” at the 69th Institute on Federal Taxation presented by New York University School… read more
New York, NY, December 8, 2010 – Christopher Spiegleman, former Director of Tax at J.H. Whitney & Co., recently joined the Metro New York Alternative Investment Funds practice at WTAS as a Managing Director in the… read more
As previously discussed in our July 2010 newsletter article, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act requires managers of large hedge funds, private equity funds, and multi-family offices to register… read more
May 21, 2011 — Dynamics Capital Group presents Real Estate Syndication Summit on May 21, 2011. This exclusive networking opportunity will include Eric Garfield, WTAS Director. Garfield will speak on Opportunities in… read more
July 19, 2011 — Is your IRA and pension gathering dust? Come and learn how to self-direct your pension money into a high return real estate investment. Self-Directed means you or your investment advisor make all the… read more
As the deal market heats up and more businesses are bought and sold, buyers and sellers will regularly negotiate not only purchase price but also the tax structure of the deal. Indeed, the price and tax structure are inseparable.… read more