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Mr. Brandon T Morris J.D., LL.M.

Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Brandon focuses his practice on the tax aspects of financial restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and debt finance.

Brandon has over a decade of experience representing companies, creditor groups and investment funds on tax planning for both in-court and out-of-court restructurings, including tax structuring related to bankruptcy, distressed M&A transactions and special situations. He also advises investment funds and public and private companies on the tax aspect of acquisitions, dispositions and other business transactions.

Brandon was listed among the "Bankruptcy Tax Specialists in the Nation's Major Law Firms" by Turnarounds & Workouts in 2022.

Brandon has also advised clients on:

  • Debt and equity financing transactions
  • Section 382 and net operating loss issues
  • Partnership tax, profits interests and joint ventures
  • Inbound and outbound cross-border investments
  • Investment tax credits (48D) for investments in semiconductor manufacturing
  • Renewable energy investments
  • Tax-exempt organizations
  • Formation and operation of liquidating and litigation trusts.

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