Tony Sayess
Director and Chair, Corporate Department, Attorney at Orr & Reno
About
Tony Sayess represents buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions, including advice on transaction tax consequences. As Director and Chair, Corporate Department at Orr & Reno, he advises on tax-efficient transaction structures. His work includes ‘F’ Reorganizations and transactions involving Qualified Small Business Stock (Section 1202 Stock). He also drafts, reviews, and negotiates transaction agreements. Tony brings extensive experience representing search funds, U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies, and members of consolidated groups. He earned an LL.M. in Tax Law from New York University School of Law in 2007. His cross-border planning experience includes analyzing tax treaties and their effects on transaction structures. He advises on sales of stock, assets, and LLC interests.
Who is a good fit for Tony Sayess
- Owners arranging minority-interest buyouts or business succession transactions.
- U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies pursuing acquisitions with cross-border tax considerations.
Education and admissions
- Education
- New York University School of Law, LL.M. in Tax Law, 2007
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2002
- George Washington University, M.A. in International Affairs, 1997
- University of New Hampshire, B.S. in Business Administration and History, 1994
- Bar admissions
- New Hampshire, New York, Washington, Oregon
Recognition
- Cited in The Best Lawyers in America for Business & Organizations, Closely-Held Companies and Family Business Law, and Corporate Law, since 2024
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional