Mr. Wootton concentrates his practice on transactional tax matters, with a specific focus on the private equity, consumer packaged goods, real estate, and technology sectors. He represents clients in various types of transactions, including equity and asset sales, taxable and tax-free acquisitions and divestitures involving various corporate and partnership entity structures, reorganizations under Section 368(a), fund formations, debt and equity financings, and internal restructuring transactions.
Mr. Wootton has extensive experience in both domestic and cross-border engagements involving corporate and partnership tax issues. He has worked with a broad range of clients in many different sectors, including Fortune 500 companies; private equity, venture capital, and investment funds; family offices; local companies; emerging companies; and individuals. His clients come to him for advice on tax issues related to the formation and operation of corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies, and the development of tax-efficient acquisition, disposition, and financing structures.
Prior to joining Baker Donelson, Mr. Wootton served as a senior manager at Ernst & Young LLP.