Holland & Knight has significantly bolstered its tax, executive compensation and benefits practice group in Houston with the addition of Ryan Phelps as a partner. Phelps’ expertise encompasses a wide array of tax-related aspects in complex domestic and international transactions. These include mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, tax-free spinoffs, restructurings, public offerings, and other financing activities.
Notably, Phelps brings extensive experience in transactions with an energy component, both traditional oil and gas as well as renewables, aligning with the energy-centric focus prevalent in Houston’s legal and business sectors. Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Phelps was a partner at Kirkland & Ellis, adding a substantial track record to his new role.
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