William M. Joseph (Bill)

Obtained a revenue ruling from the IRS designating a U.K. commodities exchange as a "qualified board or exchange" under IRC Sec. 1256(g)(7)(C), the first such ruling issued in more than 20 years.

Represented U.K. group in investments in insurance businesses in the U.S.

Responsible for tax planning, tax disclosure and tax opinions in connection with the sale of a credit card processing company to a major bank for $2.1 billion.

Responsible for tax issues, negotiation and documentation of the sale of a privately held food products company to a Dutch public company for more than $300 million.

Provided tax counsel to a paper manufacturing company in connection with its tax-free spinoff from a large consumer products company.

Drafted partnership agreements and tax disclosures for a $175 million private equity fund investing in medical device businesses.

Structured a $300 million real estate joint venture between U.S. persons and Canadian pension funds.

Provided tax guidance in connection with a 300 MW solar power facility in New Mexico.

Was principally responsible for analyzing and obtaining Georgia tax incentives for a large consumer foods company opening new facilities in the state and prepared a management presentation to its Chief Executive Officer.

Worked on all aspects of the sale of a for-profit nursing home group to a 501(c)(3) organization and obtained a ruling from the IRS on novel issues in connection with the use of tax-exempt financing in the transaction.