Richard (Rich) E. Peterson

Rich Peterson has experience in a wide variety of matters including taxation of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, partnership taxation and international taxation. He is experienced in partnership tax planning, including structuring venture capital funds (both U.S. and international) and advising potential investors. Rich has worked on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures including taxable and tax-free transactions with both asset and stock acquisitions. He also has significant tax litigation experience covering all aspects of IRS controversy work from audits and appeals work through litigation before the U.S. Tax Court.

Professional Recognition

• Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell

Related Employment

• Altheimer & Gray, Chicago, IL, Partner, 1999 - 2003
• Kirkland & Ellis, Chicago, IL, Partner, 1996 - 1999, Associate, 1989 - 1996