Mike has more than 20 years of experience in advising clients on the full range of tax issues arising out of commercial and financial transactions. He has experience in the technical and complex interrelationships between U.S. and foreign tax laws, regularly advising clients on issues such as proposed changes to the Internal Revenue Code which impact U.S. taxation of international transactions; U.S. court decisions and their consequences; and international fiscal policies.
As counsel to leading broadcasting, cable, and publishing entities, Mike develops and refines innovative structural solutions to problems and renders day-to-day advice on how to obtain optimum tax results. His work includes acquisitions of programmers; domestic and international joint ventures; drafting, negotiating and reviewing affiliate agreements; and program production and license agreements.
Mike's practice is increasingly international, with clients seeking cooperative arrangements with other companies on a worldwide basis. He is particularly knowledgeable in advising foreign and domestic clients on a broad range of tax issues affecting the organization, operation, acquisition and disposition of businesses throughout the world. Mike's experience involves virtually every aspect of international tax, including the deferral of income, the use of joint ventures, and the use of foreign tax credits.
