Attorney to Chair Firm’s West Coast Tax Practice.
Foley announced today that Peter J. Elias rejoined the firm’s San Diego office as a partner and chair of the firm’s West Coast Tax & Individual Planning Practice. He also is a member of the firm’s Business Law Department.
“We are delighted to have Pete back on our team,” said Van A. Tengberg, managing partner of the firm’s San Diego office. “His outstanding reputation within the corporate community is consistent with our client-focused business philosophy. Pete’s tax experience will continue to be an invaluable resource for our clients, who are thrilled he has returned to Foley.”
Elias will focus his practice extensively in the fund formation and private equity areas, advising promoters and investors on all types of pooled investment vehicles, including real estate and opportunity funds, hedge funds and venture capital funds. He will continue to advise clients on joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, project finance transactions, strategic investments and real estate transactions. Elias also creates and implements tax-advantaged structures for business and investment transactions.
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