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John Sweet specializes in federal income tax matters. As a partner in our Tax practice, John advises clients on a broad range of transactional tax issues.
John counsels clients on a variety of federal income tax matters in connection with domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, restructurings, spin-offs and securities offerings. He also has significant experience with private equity transactions and the taxation of financial instruments and products.
John has published a number of articles on federal income tax topics.
J.D., University of Pennsylvania, cum laude
B.S., Lehigh University, with honors
New York
U.S. Tax Court
American Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
September 19, 2022
Oxford Industries Acquires Johnny Was Clothing Brand
September 16, 2022
King & Spalding Recognized for its Leadership in Atlanta-Area Deals of the Year
Advised Aaron’s Inc. in connection with the spin-off of its Aaron’s Business segment.
Advised Novelis, Inc. with respect to its sale of rolled aluminum products manufacturing business.
Advised ad hoc group of lenders in connection with the out-of-court restructuring of Production Resource Group, LLC.
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December 29, 2022
IRS and Treasury Issue Interim Guidance on 1% Stock Buyback Tax
August 1, 2022
Changes to Taxation of Carried Interest in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
March 27, 2020
Industry-Focused CARES Act Summary
September 19, 2022
Oxford Industries Acquires Johnny Was Clothing Brand
September 16, 2022
King & Spalding Recognized for its Leadership in Atlanta-Area Deals of the Year
Advised Aaron’s Inc. in connection with the spin-off of its Aaron’s Business segment.
Advised Novelis, Inc. with respect to its sale of rolled aluminum products manufacturing business.
Advised ad hoc group of lenders in connection with the out-of-court restructuring of Production Resource Group, LLC.
See more
December 29, 2022
IRS and Treasury Issue Interim Guidance on 1% Stock Buyback Tax
August 1, 2022
Changes to Taxation of Carried Interest in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
March 27, 2020
Industry-Focused CARES Act Summary
September 19, 2022
Oxford Industries Acquires Johnny Was Clothing Brand
September 16, 2022
King & Spalding Recognized for its Leadership in Atlanta-Area Deals of the Year
J.D., University of Pennsylvania, cum laude
B.S., Lehigh University, with honors
New York
U.S. Tax Court
American Bar Association
New York State Bar Association