- Counsels clients on federal tax issues involving securitization arrangements, including REMICs, CLOs, REITs, and other asset-backed financings.
- Advises clients on the federal income tax consequences of transactions involving swaps, options, forward and futures contracts, hybrid debt-equity instruments, securities lending, REPOs, and various financial derivative products.
- Assists clients in analyzing the various federal tax issues associated with U.S. and foreign-domiciled hedge fund and private equity structures and investments.
- Counsels clients on the structuring and implementation of various cross-border structured financing transactions.
- Advises clients on the REMIC tax implications of making various modifications to residential and commercial mortgage loans and/or liquidating certain REMIC portfolios.
- Counsels clients on federal tax associated with tax hedge qualification and related timing and character issues.
- Advises clients on the federal tax aspects of taxable and tax-free mergers and acquisitions.
- Phone: 704.444.1440
- Other Phone: 212.210.9570
- Email: clay.littlefield@alston.com
U.S. and foreign companies alike trust Clay to solve their complex tax and legal issues involving structuring alternatives and investment product proposals. Formerly an IRS lawyer, Clay has the firsthand knowledge to help his clients achieve their business goals.