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Partner Ron Nardini will present at the International Bar Association’s (IBA) 15th Annual Finance and Capital Markets Conference in London …
January 26, 2026
January 26, 2026 • 1-minute read
Ron G. Nardini advises a broad base of clients on domestic and international tax matters. He focuses primarily on the formation, operation, and investments of private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds, with a particular focus on credit, health care, entertainment and cross-border investments.
In particular, Ron provides tax advice regarding the structuring of investment funds formed to invest in the credit space, including loan origination, trade claims, distressed debt, nonperforming loans, rescue, bridge and debtor-in-possession financing and structured credit.
Ron also advises on the formation of investment managers, the structuring of seed investments, real estate investments, as well as partnership tax matters, mergers and acquisitions, international tax matters and restructurings matters.
Ron has broad understanding of the tax issues attributable to investments by sovereign wealth funds in the U.S. equity and debt markets. In addition, Ron works closely with purchasers and investment funds regarding fund secondary transactions. Finally, Ron works with creditors of financially troubled companies on a variety of tax issues attributable to their investment, including utilization of net operating losses.
Ron is recognized in Tax by Chambers USA 2025 where one client notes “his ability to recall complex tax structures is like nothing I have ever seen.” Ron is also recognized by Legal 500 where he is praised for being “accessible, available, and responsive. He is an effective communicator (i.e. brings tax explanation to C suite effectively), an effective negotiator, and strong advocate when needed. He is respected by peers for being tax savvy.”
Client in the acquisition of a public energy company valued in excess of $9 billion
A large financial services company in its utilization of a significant net operating loss carryover
Government of Japan with respect to a tax-strategy research project
Real estate group in the formation of a real estate platform attractive to sovereign wealth funds and other non-U.S. investors
Investment funds formed for the purposes of investing in contingent future cash flows generated from pharmaceutical, musical or film royalties
Investment funds formed for the purposes of investing in loan origination
Various joint ventures in shipping and aircraft investments
Investment fund in investments in a portfolio of life insurance policies
Large multinationals in the relocation of their corporate headquarters to or from the United States, cross-border licensing, cost-sharing agreements and other international tax issues
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Partner Ron Nardini will present at the International Bar Association’s (IBA) 15th Annual Finance and Capital Markets Conference in London …
January 26, 2026
January 26, 2026 • 1-minute read
Client Alerts
IRS Issues Section 892 Final Regulations Impacting Foreign Government Investment in U.S. Real Estate
On December 12, 2025, the United States Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service released final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) under Section 892 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).
December 18, 2025 • V&E Tax Update
December 18, 2025 • 4-minute read
Client Alerts
IRS Proposes Regulations Narrowing Section 892 Exemption for Foreign Government Investors
On December 12, 2025, the United States Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) issued proposed regulations (REG-101952-24) …
December 16, 2025 • V&E Tax Update
December 16, 2025 • 4-minute read
Client Alerts
IRS Releases Final Regulations Impacting FIRPTA Exemption for Domestically Controlled REITs
On April 24, 2024, the Treasury Department (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final regulations (“Final Regulations”) under Section 897 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, addressing when a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) is considered domestically controlled.
April 29, 2024 • Published by Real Estate Finance Journal (Thomson Reuters)
April 29, 2024 • 6-minute read
Client Alerts
New Regulations Impact Tax Considerations for Foreign Investment in Real Estate
On December 29, 2022, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed regulations (the Proposed Regulations) under Section 897 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), which would significantly change the current interpretation of when a REIT is considered “domestically controlled” and thus when gains from the sale of such REIT interests may be exempt to foreign investors.
January 17, 2023 • V&E REIT Update
January 17, 2023 • 7-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Represents Lancium in NVIDIA Investments’ Minority Equity Investment in Lancium LLC
Vinson & Elkins represented Lancium, Inc. (“Lancium”) in connection with the minority equity investment by NVIDIA Investments into Lancium LLC, …
August 25, 2026
August 25, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Advises Diameter Capital on Investment in Delfin Midstream
Vinson & Elkins served as counsel to Diameter Capital in its investment in Delfin Midstream Inc. (“Delfin”). Delfin is developing …
July 31, 2026
July 31, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Represents Educational Testing Service on Acquisition of ACT
Vinson & Elkins represented Educational Testing Service (ETS) in connection with its acquisition of ACT, one of the most widely …
July 1, 2026
July 1, 2026 • 1-minute read
Awards & Rankings
The Legal 500 US 2026 recommended Vinson & Elkins as a leading law firm in 47 practice categories. In total, …
June 10, 2026
June 10, 2026 • 3-minute read
Awards & Rankings
Vinson & Elkins announced today that it achieved 20 Band 1 rankings in Chambers USA 2026: Nationwide: Energy Transition; Energy: …
June 4, 2026
June 4, 2026 • 3-minute read
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