(212) 530-1961
(917) 344-8961 fax
kwerner@rkollp.com
One World Financial Center
New York, NY 10281-1003
vCardKenneth E. Werner
Partner
Practice Areas
- Corporate
- Executive Employment Issues
- Fund Formation
- Joint Ventures and Investment Partnerships
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Private Equity
- Structured Finance
- Tax
Education
- Yale Law School, J.D., 1982
- Amherst College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1979
Kenneth E. Werner focuses on federal income taxation issues arising in domestic and cross-border business transactions, including acquisitions, financings, joint ventures and use of pass-through entities. Mr. Werner has substantial experience in tax-efficient structuring for investments in non-US jurisdictions and often represents clients structuring limited liability companies and limited partnerships for tax-efficient investment by US tax-exempt investors and foreign investors. Mr. Werner also advises corporations and limited liability companies regarding equity compensation plans for employees and service providers. Mr. Werner’s practice includes the preparation of tax opinions, and representing clients in tax controversies.
Mr. Werner is a member of the American Bar Association, Tax Section, Employee Benefits Committee, and the New York and South Carolina Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and South Carolina.
