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Adam J. Tejeda

Partner
New York
+1.212.536.4888
Fax +1.212.536.3901

Primary Practice

Secondary Practices

Education

  • LL.M., New York University School of Law, 2009, (taxation)
  • J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2005, (American Criminal Law Review)
  • B.S., University of Florida, 2002, (magna cum laude)
  • M.Acc, University of Florida, 2002, (Accounting)

Admissions

  • Bar of New York
  • United States Tax Court
  • Biography Overview
  • Additional Background
  • Representative Work
Mr. Tejeda counsels clients on a wide range of tax matters associated with domestic and international business transactions. He focuses his practice primarily on tax planning in connection with inbound and outbound investments; cross-border financings; domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions; corporate and tax aspects of joint ventures and other partnership issues; hedge fund and private equity fund structures; tax planning with respect to the tax consequences of overseas operations of U.S. multi-nationals; and internal reorganizations. In addition, Mr. Tejeda has represented clients on contested matters with the Internal Revenue Service and similar state taxing authorities.

Professional/Civic Activities

  • Certified Public Accountant (Non-practicing)
  • Spencer Reid Foundation, Inc.
  • Represented a Dutch pharmaceutical company in connection with U.S. and global tax planning.
  • Represented a U.S.-based contract manufacturer in connection with international joint venture.
  • Represented a Swedish developer and consultant in entering into a U.S. joint venture with regard to the development of biomass facilities in the United States.
  • Represented a Canadian renewable energy company in connection with the purchase of wind farms in France with financing provided through a Luxembourg vehicle.
  • Represented a Canadian renewable energy company in connection with the sale of its biomass facilities located in the United States.
  • Represented a U.S. commodities trading company in connection with the sale of its U.S. operations and execution of a Swiss joint venture with a Hong Kong commodities trading company.
  • Represented a U.S. fertilizer company in connection with a part-sale/part-contribution of its fertilizer business to a U.S. master limited partnership with a significant portion of the transaction being tax-deferred.
  • Represented a worldwide commodities trading company in connection with an international joint venture and global tax planning regarding the inversion of its U.S. business abroad.
  • Represented a Spanish hotel developer in connection with the acquisition and development of a hotel in New York City.
  • Represented a Spanish insurance company in connection with the acquisition of a U.S. reinsurance business.
  • Advised numerous hedge funds and other investment vehicles on implementing the fund structure, including master-feeder structures, min-master structures, and fund-of-funds strategies.
  • Represented a Spanish advisory firm in connection with the organization of its North American and South American operations.
  • Represented a publicly traded construction company in connection with strategic acquisitions in the United States involving corporate and joint venture vehicles.
  • Successfully a defended private oil company in connection with an audit by the Internal Revenue Service.
  • Successfully a defended a Canadian company in connection with an audit of a “double-dip” financing transaction by New York State.
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