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Soroban: An Update After US Tax Court Ruling

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On May 28, 2025, the US Tax Court ruled that investment manager limited partners in Soroban Capital Partners were active limited partners and, as such, were ineligible for the limited partner exception to self-employment...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Understanding the Ins and Outs of an FLP

A family limited partnership (FLP) is an estate planning tool with various benefits. These include centralized management of family assets, the ability to transfer wealth without ceding control, reduced gift and estate taxes,...more

White & Case LLP

The IRS Continues Winning Self-Employment Contributions Act (SECA) Tax Against Limited Partners in Private Equity and Hedge Funds

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Recently, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has successfully asserted that limited partners in private equity and hedge funds that are organized as limited partnerships were subject to tax under the Self-Employment...more

McGuireWoods LLP

From Scrutiny to Success: Insights From McGuireWoods’ Emerging Manager Conference

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McGuireWoods welcomed more than 1,200 emerging managers and limited partners (LPs) to The Ritz‑Carlton Dallas for the annual Emerging Manager Conference — the cornerstone of the firm’s Emerging Manager Program and preeminent...more

Mayer Brown

Advantages of Express LPA Third-Party Beneficiary Provisions for Subscription Credit Facility Lenders

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An express third-party beneficiary provision running in favor of a lender in a fund’s limited partnership agreement (an “LPA”) is helpful for subscription credit facilities. It bolsters the rights and remedies of a...more

WilmerHale

Court Decision on Limited Partner Exception to Self-Employment Tax

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On May 28th, the U.S. Tax Court issued a decision in Soroban Capital Partners LP v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo 2025-52) holding that all of the income allocable to the partnership’s limited partners (not just the amount...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Another Appeal Adds Fuel to the Limited Partner SECA Tax Debate

Denham Capital Management LP (“Denham”), a private equity firm, has appealed the recent U.S. Tax Court decision that declined to revisit its interpretation of the “limited partner exception” under the Self-Employment...more

Hogan Lovells

The impact of the outbound investment rules on LP trades

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The secondaries market continues to mature and evolve, offering limited partners (“LPs”) an essential tool for portfolio rebalancing, liquidity management and strategic realignment. However, the introduction of the U.S....more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Romania (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - When entering the Romanian market, foreign investors have the option of incorporating a new legal entity with a Romanian legal personality, or setting up a unit of a foreign mother...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Texas Governor Signs New Business-Friendly Governance Law to Promote In-State Corporate Growth: Senate Bill 29 Analysis

On May 14, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 29 (SB 29), which had been passed by the Legislature on May 7. The Bill, effective immediately, amends various provisions of the Business Organizations Code to...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Key Person, Key Risk, May 2025 - A Key Person Will Never Walk Alone . . .

For those that are not aware, Liverpool Football Club have now officially won their record equalling 20th English league football title. For the benefit of non-fans of association football or soccer (“soccer” of course...more

Carey Olsen

Doing business in the Cayman Islands guide (Legal 500)

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The Cayman Islands is a common law jurisdiction, which is based on the English model. It comprises statute law and binding case precedents. English and British Commonwealth case authorities are generally persuasive, but not...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Preferred Return Podcast | Balancing Act: Strategies for GPs and LPs in Today's Market

Our latest episode of “The Preferred Return” examines the often intricate dynamic between general partners (GPs) and limited partners (LPs), particularly in today’s challenging fundraising environment. Hosts Greg Norman and...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Malta (Updated)

Introduction - With its corporate laws based upon those of the UK, Malta has incorporated laws and principles into its own legislation, providing comfort and security to the commercial and business community. The most...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Court’s Decision in High Stakes Case Cuts Through the “Fog of Dueling ‘Notwithstanding’ Clauses”

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In a post I wrote about a dozen years ago, I quoted Ken Adams, blogger and author of A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting, who, commenting on the oft-used contract clause, “Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this...more

Jackson Walker

Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Fiduciary Duties Between Business Partners

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The Texas Supreme Court has provided clarity on the fiduciary duties between business partners, particularly in the context of limited partnerships. The case, Bertucci v. Watkins, involved a dispute between two business...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Legal Lingo: What is a Secondaries Transaction?

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Being an aspiring commercial lawyer often means being confronted by complex, often abstract, concepts leading to an often impenetrable wall of jargon for students and trainees. Next up in our Legal Lingo series, which we've...more

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Texas Business Court Upholds Fiduciary Duty Waivers and Clarifies Limits on Partnership Agreement Provisions

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Only six months into a complicated partnership dispute, the Business Court of Texas, 1st Division, issued a thorough summary judgment opinion and order in the case of Primexx Energy Opportunity Fund, LP v. Primexx Energy...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Navigating General and Limited Partnerships: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

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Choosing the right business structure is critical for the operation of a business. General and limited partnerships are common business structures for those wanting to enter business together. While both partnerships offer...more

Law School Toolbox

Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 495: Listen and Learn -- Partnership Liability

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the second installment of our episodes on partnerships. Previously, we covered the creation of the three main types of partnerships – general partnerships, limited...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Hungary (Updated)

1 COMPANY FORMS - The following company forms are available in Hungary: (i) general partnership (Kkt.); (ii) limited partnerships (Bt.); (iii) limited liability company (Kft.); (iv) private company limited...more

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The Big Six Items That Family Offices Need to Consider in 2025

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Across all industries, family offices and their owners and management teams face rapidly evolving challenges, opportunities, and risks in the dynamic environment that is 2025. Here are six issues that family offices should...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

No Unforced Errors Please: “For Cause” Removal Provisions Mean What They Say and Say What They Mean

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Not long ago, we wrote about the vital need for strict compliance with contractual options to buy or sell closely-held business equity interests. As we noted then, failure to strictly comply with any contractual conditions...more

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What Private Companies and Family Offices Need to Consider in 2025

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Across all industries, private companies, family offices, and their owners and management teams face rapidly evolving challenges, opportunities, and risks in the dynamic environment that is 2025. Here are 11 issues that...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Greece (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - The main business entities in Greece are the following: i) the Société Anonyme (S.A.); ii) the Private Company (P.C.); iii) the Limited Liability Company (Ltd); iv) the General Partnership...more

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