

Philip M. Lewis
Member
Memphis
(901) 543-5967
plewis@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/lewis-philip-m/

Philip Lewis advises corporations, partnerships and other entities in connection with mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions, as well as general corporate matters. A certified public accountant with an LL.M. in tax, Philip understands the complicated tax issues associated with transactions and provides creative solutions for clients. Philip has significant experience with real estate investment trusts (REITs) and regularly counsels REITs with respect to corporate and tax issues.
Philip’s practice includes:
- Representing corporations, partnerships and other entities in connection with taxable and tax-deferred acquisitions, dispositions, securities offerings, mergers, restructurings, and general corporate and tax issues.
- Representing REITs in the formation of UPREITs, qualifications, conversions, roll-up transactions, initial public offerings, follow-on offerings and continuous offerings, as well as mergers and acquisitions.
Philip recognizes the challenges clients encounter in undertaking complicated transactions and helps them to address significant tax and other issues at the outset of the transaction.
Memberships
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT)
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Media Mentions & Firm News
Accolades
Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2013-2018)
Certified Public Accountant
Vanderbilt Scholastic Excellence Awards in Corporate Taxation and Estate Taxation and Planning