About

Provided by Winstead PC

Winstead tax clients are companies that are in motion—doing deals, buying or selling assets, succession planning, and acquiring or merging with companies. Typically serving as well-informed business advisors who aren’t afraid of giving clear, concise advice, our attorneys analyze opportunities to maximize asset values while minimizing state, federal, and international taxes. To learn more, visit: winstead.com.

Highlighted Representative Experience 

  • Representation of blue chip clients and reputation for sophisticated practice
  • Representation of Fortune 500 companies
  • ABA leadership at a national level
  • Renowned partners recognized as thought leaders on tax issues across the nation
  • Specific industry knowledge in oil and gas tax issues
  • Premier real estate limited partnership practice
  • Formation of Real Estate Funds and Real Estate Investment Trusts
  • Employee benefits and executive compensation tax issues
  • Reputation relating to administrative appeals, tax court, district court, and circuit court litigation
  • Tax-oriented corporate acquisition, separation, and reorganization
  • Deft handling of tax issues associated with structuring investments, joint ventures, and private funds
  • Depth of experience with the formation of startups, limited partnerships, private foundations, and other tax-exempt organizations
  • Structuring opportunity zone funds and investments


Marcus Brooks, Chair, Tax Practice Group

512.370.2886 | [email protected] 

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers
Tax - Texas
4
Band 4
What the team is known for

Winstead PC possesses recognized expertise in handling the tax aspects of transactions. Experienced in issues relating to joint ventures, partnerships and investments. Client base includes companies from the real estate, oil and gas and technology sectors.

Work Highlights

Provided by Winstead PC
  • Winstead PC assisted Southland Holdings with a business combination transaction with Legato Merger Corp. II, ensuring that the transaction was undertaken in compliance with the requirements for a tax-free reorganization to minimize taxes payable for Southland shareholders.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers
4
R Brent Clifton
4
Band 4

Brent Clifton is particularly skilled in handling tax aspects of joint ventures. He is expert in representing those in the real estate sector.

"Brent is a seasoned professional who you want on your side."

Ranked Lawyers at
Winstead PC

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

Texas

Tax

4
R Brent Clifton
4
Band 4

Members

Provided by Winstead PC

Brandon Jones

Fred Tuthill

Marcus Brooks

Trip Dyer