What We Do

Thompson LLP provides practical counsel on transactional tax matters for a wide variety of clients, including corporations, partnerships, international private fund sponsors and limited partners, family offices, startups, small businesses, and high-net-worth individuals. Our experienced tax attorneys deliver customized tax guidance to address each client’s unique business objectives, assisting with everything from complex international transactions and partnership agreements to startup formation and comprehensive tax planning for individuals.

Our Tax group guides clients through matters and scenarios including:

• Mergers and Acquisitions — Clients including C corporations, S corporations, and partnerships turn to us for help navigating the complexities of domestic and cross-border transactions.
  

• Private Funds — We provide tailored advice to international private fund sponsors on tax matters associated with the formation, structuring, and ongoing operation of such funds. We also assist limited partners in structuring inbound and outbound investments.
  

• Joint Ventures and Partnerships — We draft and negotiate joint venture, partnership, and LLC agreements with clarity around tax implications and distribution waterfalls.
  

• Family Offices — We guide family offices and closely held businesses through the tax-related intricacies of wealth management, from investment structuring to succession planning.
  

• Startups — We have significant experience advising startups and small businesses on a variety of tax matters, from entity formation and capital structure to employee compensation and exit strategies.
  

• Tax Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals — We offer comprehensive tax planning for high-net-worth individuals.