Jeffrey J. Tolin

Jeff Tolin uses sophisticated techniques to ensure tax efficiency for his clients and allow them to reach their business objectives. Above all else, Jeff understands that tax planning and structuring must be consistent with client businesses and goals, so he focuses on finding practical, effective solutions that align with his clients' vision.

Jeff is broadly experienced in a variety of industry sectors, including technology, pharmaceuticals, automotive, telecommunications and media. His clients include multinational corporations, partnerships, private equity funds, and non-US resident individuals. He is also experienced with charities and other tax-exempt organizations. Jeff engages in structuring, contract negotiation, and post-transactional planning, on both domestic and international transactions. He also advises large clients in connection with long-term tax planning and the management of their tax environments, as well as with compliance and audit matters.

Jeff has written extensively for and contributed to New York State Bar Association reports on US international tax topics. He has been a featured speaker and panelist at numerous international tax conferences and has lectured in continuing legal education programs.

Representative Experience

• Representing a pharmaceutical corporation in connection with the acquisition of three US targets.
• Representing a multinational software corporation in connection with serial domestic and cross-border acquisitions.
• Representing an automotive corporation in connection with the formation of multiple joint ventures.
• Representing a computer hardware manufacturer in connection with the simultaneous acquisition of related Danish and US targets.
• Representing a publishing corporation regarding the acquisition of a Canadian publishing company with worldwide manufacturing and distribution.
• Representing a global media and entertainment corporation in connection with the formation of a joint venture to create and produce television programs.
• Representing an engineering corporation in the acquisition of a multinational engineering and design firm.
• Representing a US-owned Asian television channel business in the buyout from its partner of an interest in an Asian sports channel business.
• Representing a department store corporation in connection with the formation of its first store outside the United States.
• Representing a global media and entertainment corporation in connection with multiple tax-free spin-offs.