About
Zach Jones, Partner at Vela Wood, represents buyers and sellers in acquisitions and dispositions of business interests. He provides tax and transactional advice on those deals. Zach advises on the tax consequences of transactions at all stages of the business cycle. He advises owners on the tax efficient transmission of wealth and family owned businesses. Zach focuses on complicated business transactions, private equity, and venture capital. He holds an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law. Zach also advises on the formation and operation of complex business structures.
Who is a good fit for Zach Jones
- Buyers acquiring business interests who need tax counsel on the purchase.
- Sellers disposing of business interests who need advice on the tax consequences.
- Owners of family owned businesses planning the tax efficient transmission of wealth.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Louisiana State University, B.S.
- Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, J.D.
- New York University School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation
- Bar admissions
- Louisiana, Texas
Recognition
- 2014, 2015, and 2020 – 2022 Super Lawyer Rising Stars
- Award, William L. Crowe, Sr. Scholar
- Law Excellence Award for Highest Grade in Legal Accounting
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationEntity formation and holding structuresTransaction tax structuring
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional