Partners George Casey, Heiko Schiwek (both New York-Mergers & Acquisitions) and Jay M. Singer (Washington, D.C.-Tax) led a two-part discussion concerning the legal, business and tax considerations for navigating and structuring spin-offs. Part 1 provided an overview of the key corporate and tax considerations executives should be aware of if they are considering a tax-free spin-off. Part 2 provided a detailed analysis of the corporate and tax issues associated with effecting stock and debt buybacks in the course of a spin-off.

Watch Part 1 of "Current Issues Relating to Spin-Offs" on-demand.

Watch Part 2 of "Current Issues Relating to Spin-Offs" on-demand.

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