About
Mike Baker advises founders, executives, and investors on tax matters from business formation through exit. His work covers entity selection and conversion, tax-free reorganizations, and taxable exits. He spent nearly a decade practicing tax law at Cooley LLP. He also practiced compensation and benefits law at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in Palo Alto. He earned an LL.M. in Taxation from NYU. Super Lawyers recognized him as a Rising Star in 2016. He has advised on over 450 M&A transactions, including deals with consideration exceeding $1 billion.
Who is a good fit for Mike Baker
- Founders and investors seeking tax structuring advice for a taxable business exit.
- Business owners planning tax-free reorganizations as part of an M&A transaction.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Cornell Law School, J.D.
- NYU, LL.M. in Taxation
- Utah State University, B.S. in Accounting
Recognition
- Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2016
Specialties
Entity formation and holding structuresTransaction tax structuring
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional