Lowenstein Sandler LLP continues to strengthen its Tax practice with the addition of Michael Walutes as a partner in the New York office. Mr. Walutes’ practice focuses on advising public and private companies, debt and equity funds, REITs and other entities on the tax implications of various transactions. Michael joins the firm from Robinson & Cole LLP. Prior to Robinson & Cole, he was a partner in the New York tax department of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius. He also previously worked at Sullivan & Cromwell.
Michael has extensive experience advising on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, securities issuances, real estate transactions, securitizations, investments in distressed assets, and derivatives.
“Michael’s experiences will add great strength and new dimensions to the sophisticated counsel in a wide range of tax related areas. Additionally, this is an important area of growth for the firm and I'm delighted that Michael has joined Lowenstein Sandler,” said Gary Wingens, Lowenstein Sandler chairman and managing partner.
Michael earned his J.D. from Yale University School of Law, and his B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, from The Johns Hopkins University.
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