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John Edward Lynch
John Edward Lynch
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Biography
Over the last 20 years John has built a practice concentrating primarily on the federal income tax aspects of domestic and international transactions. This work includes advising clients on the formation of business ventures; mergers and acquisitions; capital restructurings; spin-offs; and asset and stock dispositions.
John has substantial experience representing energy clients in a broad range of transactions and tax planning matters. In addition, John represents numerous private equity funds in connection with capital formation and transaction planning. His practice also includes advising master limited partnerships (MLPs) on capital formation and acquisition activities. His extensive experience in tax law has earned John recognition by The Best Lawyers in America® as one of its leading lawyers in 2003 and 2006 - 2011; and by Texas Monthly as a "Super Lawyer" in 2005 and 2006.
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Representative Experience
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- Represented Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. in connection with the sale of propane operations, Heritage Operating, L.P. and Titan Energy Partners, L.P., to AmeriGas Partners, L.P for $2.9 billion
- Represented TPG Capital, LP in connection with the US$979 million cash acquisition of Ashland Distribution, which distributes chemicals, plastics, and composite materials in North America, Europe
- Representing Houston-based Continental Airlines in its agreed merger with UAL Corp's United Airlines, in a deal estimated to be worth more than $3 billion
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Education and Professional Background
- The University of Texas School of Law, J.D. with honors, 1986 (Order of the Coif)
- Baylor University, B.B.A. in Accounting with honors, 1983
- Admitted to practice: Texas, 1986; U.S. Tax Court; U.S. District Courts
Professional Recognition
- Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business in tax law, 2011
- The Best Lawyers in America® in tax law, 2003 and 2006 - 2011
- "Texas Super Lawyer," Texas Monthly, 2005, 2006 - 2009
Activities and Affiliations
- Member, Tax Section and Committee on Partnership Taxation, American Bar Association; Tax Section, Houston Bar Association
Publications and Presentations
- Federal income tax topics, including recent presentations to the Tax Executives Institute, American Bar Association, State Bar Advanced Tax School, Houston Bar Association, and Dallas Bar Association
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First City Tower
1001 Fannin Street
Suite 2500
Houston, TX 77002-6760
Tel +1.713.758.1050
Fax +1.713.615.5774
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