Corporate Tax

We counsel clients on the labyrinthine set of federal, state and local taxes which affect their companies' tax liability. The firm handles the full spectrum of planning, transaction and litigation matters. The firm is also experienced in handling tax litigation and controversy in front of U.S. Tax court, federal courts, the Court of Federal Claims, and all other appropriate tribunals. Our attorneys represent a range of clients including affiliated corporations, closely-held companies, cross-border entities, individuals, family businesses, limited liability companies, partnerships, public companies, S corporations, and tax-exempt organizations. We offer services including:

• Commercial loans
• Dispositions and spinoffs
• International operations in the U.S. or overseas
• Leases
• Lobbying and tax policy
• Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and leveraged buyouts
• Real estate
• Restructurings and work-outs
• Tax-sharing
• Transfer pricing
• Venture capital and private equity

Experience

• Tivity Health Sold to Stone Point Capital for $2 Billion
  We represented Tivity Health Inc. (Nasdaq: TVTY), a leading provider of healthy life-changing solutions, in their sale to Stone Point...
• Helix Sleep Acquired by Cerberus, Forms Leading Mattress Platform
  We represented Helix Sleep, Inc. (Helix), a custom home furnishings and mattress company, in its sale to Cerberus Capital Management,...
• Tractor Supply Company Acquires Orscheln Farm and Home for $320 Million
  We represented Tractor Supply Company (Nasdaq: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, in their agreement to...
• Shoals Technologies Group Initial Public Offering
  We represented Dean Solon, the founder of Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. (backed by Oaktree Capital), a leading solar-power components maker,...
• Tivity Health, Inc. Sells Nutrition Business to Kainos Capital
  We represented Tivity Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: TVTY), a fitness and social engagement solutions provider, in the divestiture of its nutrition...
• Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Acquires Two Casinos From Eldorado Resorts for $230 Million
  We represented Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TRWH) in its acquisition of the operations and real estate of Isle...
• Addus HomeCare Completes Four Acquisitions, Public Stock Offering
  We represented Addus HomeCare Corporation (Nasdaq: ADUS) in four strategic acquisitions in 2019, including the acquisition of Hospice Partners of...
• TVV Capital Sells Big 3 Precision Products, Inc. for $81.7 Million
  We represented TVV Capital portfolio company Big 3 Precision Products, Inc., a maker of turnkey packaging solutions, in its sale...
• Cracker Barrel Acquires Interest in Punch Bowl Social from L Catterton, Agrees to Future Growth Financing
  We represented Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) in its investment in Denver-based Punch Bowl Social, an award-wining...
• Serco Inc. Acquires Alion’s Naval Systems Business, a Leading Provider to the U.S. Navy and Internationally
  We represented Serco Inc. in its acquisition of Alion Science & Technology Corporation's Naval Systems Business Unit, including its Canadian...

Professionals

Publications

• The Federal Corporate Transparency Act Through the Lens of Private Equity: Unique Challenges Await
  October 24, 2023 | Firm Publication
• Unveiling the Federal Corporate Transparency Act: Requirements, Compliance, and Implications
  October 11, 2023 | Firm Publication
• Key Considerations for Emerging Companies: Formation and Structure
  March 3, 2021 | Firm Publication

Past Events

• Corporate Tax Update
  July 28-31, 2013

Media Mentions & Firm News

• M&A Advisor Names Tivity Sale an M&A Deal of the Year Winner at Annual Awards Ceremony
  November 30, 2022 | The M&A Advisor
• Bass, Berry & Sims Continues Growth with Eight Attorneys in Nashville and Knoxville
  March 15, 2022 | Firm News
• Bass, Berry & Sims Appoints Michael J. Holley as Chair of Nationally Recognized Corporate & Securities Practice Group
  January 6, 2022 | Firm News