Special Executive Compensation Tax Issues in Corporate Transactions

By on March 24, 2016

In the corporate transactions context, it is increasingly important to be familiar with the key tax considerations relating to mergers and acquisitions, and how to minimize tax risks in such transactions.

In the following presentation, Andrew Liazos, partner at McDermott Will & Emery, provides an overview of executive compensation tax issues to limit the effect of “golden parachute” taxes and avoid adverse deferred compensation tax results under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code.

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Andrew Liazos
Andrew C. Liazos is the global chair of McDermott’s Benefits & Compensation Practice Group and has practiced at McDermott for over 25 years. Andrew focuses his practice on compensation and benefit matters, including related securities, M&A, IPO, private equity, international and litigation matters. Clients range from Fortune 500 companies to compensation committees to individual executives in employment and severance negotiations. Read Andrew Liazos' full bio.

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