Bill Weiss, a partner in Goodwin's Tax practice, advises US and international clients on the tax aspects of corporate and partnership transactions, including tax-free reorganizations, spinoffs, leveraged buyouts, restructurings, equity-based compensation arrangements and the formation of joint ventures. In addition, he regularly advises sponsors, managers and investors on the tax aspects of the formation and operation of private equity, venture capital, real estate and hedge funds and the investments made by those funds.
Experience
- Great Hill Partners in its acquisition of a controlling equity stake in Clearwave Parent, Inc. at an enterprise value of $300 million
Areas of Practice
Credentials
Education
JD1989
Harvard Law School
(cum laude)
AB1986
Princeton University
(summa cum laude)
Admissions
Bars
- New York
- Illinois
- California
Recognition & Awards
Bill is recognized by Chambers USA 2021, 2023, and 2024 for his work in Tax. He has also been recognized by Legal 500 US for his work in US taxes: non-contentious.