Kent Schwarz Bio

Kent L. Schwarz is a member of the firm and serves as the chair of both the Tax and M&A Departments. He has experience in all aspects of federal and state taxation, including advising on domestic and international corporate transactions, tax-free reorganization, executive compensation, and tax controversy matters. Mr. Schwarz regularly acts as lead counsel in significant business sales to both strategic and private equity buyers, as well as acquisitions. He also has significant experience assisting clients with business formations, commercial transactions, review and drafting of commercial agreements including employment agreements, phantom stock plans, stock option plans, service agreements, supply agreements, distribution agreements, service agreements and operating agreements. In addition to his Masters in tax law, Mr. Schwarz holds a license as a Certified Public Accountant in North Carolina.