Overview

David Strong is a tax partner with extensive experience advising clients on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs and restructurings, partnerships and joint ventures, and private equity and venture capital investments. He also advises on the tax aspects of a wide range of capital markets transactions, including syndicated credit facilities, mezzanine and bridge loans, early-stage venture financings, and initial public equity offerings and convertible debt offerings (including tax-integrated hedges). Recognized by Chambers USA with a Band 1 ranking for Colorado Tax (2020–2026), David is praised by clients as “knowledgeable and having great command of the technical rules.”

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Credentials

Education

  • Stanford University Law School, J.D., 1995
  • New York University School of Law, L.L.M., 1997
  • University of Denver, B.A. and B.S., 1992

Admissions

  • Colorado
  • New York

Recognitions

  • Chambers USA, Tax (Colorado), 2020–2026
  • The Best Lawyers in America© (BL Rankings, LLC), Tax Law (Denver), 2020–2027; Mergers & Acquisitions Law, 2027
  • Lawdragon 500, Leading Global Tax Lawyers, 2025 and 2026
  • Law Week Colorado, Barrister’s Best, “Best Tax Lawyer,” 2026
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Events

David Strong to Speak on BARBRI Webinar

Partner David Strong will speak on BARBRI’s live video CLE program, “Tax Considerations in Negotiating, Structuring, and Documenting M&As,” on …

September 9, 2026

September 9, 2026 • 1-minute read

Client Alerts

Could the Sale of Your Company Be Tax-Free? – What Founders and Investors Need to Know About Section 1202 QSBS

Executive Summary:  Section 1202 allows certain taxpayers to potentially exclude up to 100 percent of the amount of any eligible …

July 9, 2026

July 9, 2026 • 5-minute read

Articles

Section 1202: Qualified Small Business Stock

Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code offers one of the most powerful tax incentives available to startup and small …

July 6, 2026

July 6, 2026 • 1-minute read

Events

David Strong Speaking on CfPA Webinar

Partner David Strong will be speaking as part of the Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) June webinar series. He will provide …

June 10, 2026

June 10, 2026 • 1-minute read

Events

Vinson & Elkins Sponsoring and Speaking at the 42nd Annual TexFed Institute

Vinson & Elkins is sponsoring the 42nd Annual Texas Federal Tax Institute (TexFed) taking place June 3 – 5 in San Antonio, TX. …

June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026 • 1-minute read

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