Len Teti Speaks at Tax Executives Institute’s 2025 CTO Discussion Series: Tax’s Role in M&A — From Diligence to Closing
September 25, 2025
On September 25, 2025, Cravath partner J. Leonard Teti II participated in “Tax’s Role in M&A — From Diligence to Closing,” a virtual event hosted by Tax Executives Institute as part of its 2025 CTO Discussion series. Len spoke about the critical role of tax professionals in M&A transactions, including in coordination with legal teams for seamless issue tracking, risk mitigation through targeted covenants, indemnities and the use of R&W and tax insurance. The discussion also covered strategic valuation and negotiation of basis step‑ups, analysis of structural alternatives to optimize deal value, key moments where tax leads influence deal structure and terms, best practices for collaboration with counsel and strategic post-closing follow‑ups to maximize tax efficiency and ensure compliance.
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J.D., 2005, University of Virginia School of LawOrder of the Coif
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A.B., 1999, Princeton Universitywith Honors
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