Morrison & Foerster Expands Tax Group
06/27/18
Morrison & Foerster Expands Tax Group
Summary: Morrison & Foerster added to their tax group with a senior tax partner in New York.
Morrison & Foerster announced the addition of a senior tax partner to their New York office. Anthony “Tony” Carbone will benefit the firm’s growing Bankruptcy, M&A, Private Equity, and Fund Formation practices and will be co-chair of the Global Tax Department and co-chair of the Federal Tax Group. Carbone joins from Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
Carbone, a Certified Public Accountant, will focus on tax planning strategies and tax consequences of business and investment transactions in the U.S. and internationally. This includes advising on all types of leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, restructurings, and other investment transactions.
Morrison & Foerster Chair Larren Nashelsky said, “Tony is a highly distinguished transactional tax lawyer with decades of experience, and we are delighted to have someone of his stature join the firm to further expand our capabilities in a variety of practice areas. Tony’s outstanding level of technical expertise, coupled with his collaborative and practical approach, will help the firm deliver highly sophisticated and value-added tax advice to our clients across a wide range of transaction types.”
Global Tax Practice co-chair David Strong added, “Tony is an incredible talent and energetic team player who will add tremendous depth to our bankruptcy, M&A, private equity, and fund formation practices. I am truly looking forward to working with Tony and leading the firm’s federal tax practice together, with a view toward further expanding our capabilities along the East Coast and elsewhere in order to best serve our clients.”
Carbone earned his J.D. from Syracuse University, as well as a Masters in Accounting. He also has a Masters of Law from New York University in taxation and B.S. in accounting from Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
He said of his new position, “Morrison & Foerster is known for its high-caliber, international transactional work and provides an ideal fit for my practice. I look forward to working with my new colleagues to deliver the best possible service to our clients, and to serving as co-chair of the firm’s tax practice.”
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Morrison & Foerster Expands Tax Group
Summary: Morrison & Foerster added to their tax group with a senior tax partner in New York.
Morrison & Foerster announced the addition of a senior tax partner to their New York office. Anthony “Tony” Carbone will benefit the firm’s growing Bankruptcy, M&A, Private Equity, and Fund Formation practices and will be co-chair of the Global Tax Department and co-chair of the Federal Tax Group. Carbone joins from Willkie Farr & Gallagher.Carbone, a Certified Public Accountant, will focus on tax planning strategies and tax consequences of business and investment transactions in the U.S. and internationally. This includes advising on all types of leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, restructurings, and other investment transactions.
Morrison & Foerster Chair Larren Nashelsky said, “Tony is a highly distinguished transactional tax lawyer with decades of experience, and we are delighted to have someone of his stature join the firm to further expand our capabilities in a variety of practice areas. Tony’s outstanding level of technical expertise, coupled with his collaborative and practical approach, will help the firm deliver highly sophisticated and value-added tax advice to our clients across a wide range of transaction types.”
Global Tax Practice co-chair David Strong added, “Tony is an incredible talent and energetic team player who will add tremendous depth to our bankruptcy, M&A, private equity, and fund formation practices. I am truly looking forward to working with Tony and leading the firm’s federal tax practice together, with a view toward further expanding our capabilities along the East Coast and elsewhere in order to best serve our clients.”
Carbone earned his J.D. from Syracuse University, as well as a Masters in Accounting. He also has a Masters of Law from New York University in taxation and B.S. in accounting from Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
He said of his new position, “Morrison & Foerster is known for its high-caliber, international transactional work and provides an ideal fit for my practice. I look forward to working with my new colleagues to deliver the best possible service to our clients, and to serving as co-chair of the firm’s tax practice.”
Photo: mofo.com
