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Tax Changes For Investment Funds And Their Investors In Fiscal Cliff Legislation

On January 2, 2013, President Obama signed into law the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the “Act”). The Act addresses, among other things, provisions of the Internal Revenue Code that were scheduled to expire on December 31, 2012, or had expired previously, including many of...

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Finance | Private Equity

Crystal Ball Gazing Into The World Of Private Equity – 2013

Editor: Would you each describe your respective practices at Akin Gump? Samman: My practice focuses on the formation of domestic and international private funds, representing sponsors in the organization, structuring and operation of private investment funds, including buy-out funds, credit...

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Finance | Private Equity

It’s All In The Name – Building A Successful Brand

When a hedge fund or private equity fund is initially formed, its reputation is inextricably linked to that of its founders. As with any successful business, however, the value of hedge and private equity fund names over time will evolve from the goodwill and reputation that they have developed,...

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