Episodes

  • Tax Professionals Share Challenges, Offer Advice, and Reject a Stereotype
    Jul 31 2024
    Tax professionals thrive at a lightning-fast pace, dodging landmines and welcoming serendipity to achieve success. They also carve out interesting personal lives – so don’t call them “boring.” Guests Albert Chang, David Peck, Eric Sloan, Rachel L. Cantor, Phillip DeSalvo, Sean Brennan, and David Schnabel give these and other insights about the world of tax receivable agreements in this special compilation episode with host Andy Lee of Parallaxes Capital. Connect and Learn More☑️ Albert Chang | LinkedIn | RBC Capital Markets☑️ David Peck | LinkedIn | Vinson & Elkins☑️ Eric Sloan | LinkedIn | Gibson Dunn☑️ Rachel L. Cantor | LinkedIn | Kirkland & Ellis☑️ Phillip DeSalvo | LinkedIn | KPMG☑️ Sean Brennan | LinkedIn | Deloitte☑️ David Schnabel | LinkedIn | Davis Polk☑️ Andy Lee |
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    25 mins
  • Compilation Episode: Tax Trailblazers Answer Four Questions
    Jul 17 2024
    Four questions: How did you find yourself working in tax? How did you first learn about TRAs? Have your clients’ perceptions of TRAs changed? Why aren’t TRAs more ubiquitous?In this special compilation episode of TRAilblazing, a podcast from Parallaxes Capital, host Andy Lee presents a compilation of answers to those four questions. Listen in as Albert Chang, David Peck, Eric Sloan, Rachel L. Cantor, Phillip DeSalvo, Sean Brennan, and David Schnabel answer Andy’s questions and provide insight into the world of tax receivable agreements.Connect and Learn More☑️ Albert Chang | LinkedIn | RBC Capital Markets☑️ David Peck | LinkedIn | Vinson & Elkins☑️ Eric Sloan | LinkedIn | Gibson Dunn☑️ Rachel L. Cantor | LinkedIn | Kirkland & Ellis☑️ Phillip DeSalvo | LinkedIn | KPMG☑️ Sean Brennan | LinkedIn | Deloitte☑️ David Schnabel | LinkedIn | Davis Polk☑️ Andy Lee |
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    35 mins
  • TRAs in Today’s Economic Environment with David Schnabel
    Jun 19 2024

    Not long ago, many people were skeptical of TRAs. While skepticism is down, TRAs are still less common outside of UP-C transactions. Why is that?

    In this episode of TRAilblazing, a podcast from Parallaxes Capital, host Andy Lee, Founder and CIO of Parallaxes, is joined by David Schnabel, Partner at Davis Polk in New York, for a broad discussion that touches on many aspects of TRAs and tax law. Specifically, David shares why he believes TRAs are not more common outside an UP-C transaction, how client perception of TRAs has changed over the years, and advice for the next generation of tax professionals working with TRAs.

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    ☑️ David Schnabel | LinkedIn

    ☑️ Davis Polk on LinkedIn & Facebook

    ☑️ Andy Lee | LinkedIn

    ☑️ Parallaxes Capital | LinkedIn

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    11 mins
  • The Critical Role of TRAs in Different Transactions with Sean Brennan
    Jun 5 2024

    Tax receivable agreements are not new, but they are somewhat misunderstood and likely underutilized in certain transactions.

    In this episode of TRAilblazing, a podcast from Parallaxes Capital, host Andy Lee, Founder and CIO of Parallaxes, is joined by Sean Brennan, Partner at Deloitte, to examine how TRAs are used in various types of transactions. Specifically, Andy and Sean discuss the use of TRAs in the context of post-IPO transactions, pre-IPO transactions, and transactions between privately-held companies.

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    ☑️ Sean Brennan | LinkedIn

    ☑️ Deloitte on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter/X, & YouTube

    ☑️ Andy Lee | LinkedIn

    ☑️ Parallaxes Capital | LinkedIn

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    17 mins
  • TRAs, Tax Law, and The Path to Ubiquity with Phill DeSalvo
    Apr 18 2024

    Early on, folks were hesitant as to whether the technical tax rules that underpin TRAs would work. As it turns out, it’s not terribly controversial.

    In this episode of TRAilblazing, a podcast from Parallaxes Capital, host Andy Lee, Founder and CIO of Parallaxes, welcomes Phill DeSalvo. Phill is a principal in KPMG’s National M&A Tax practice and the founder of KPMG’s Partnership Transactions Group, which focuses on tax and structuring engagements for complex transactions. Phill is also an adjunct professor at Northwestern University where he teaches a class on the practical applications of tax modeling.

    Tune in to hear Phill and Andy discuss the intricacies of TRAs, the truth about TRAs and tax law, and the path to TRAs becoming more commonplace. Phill also shares how he seized the opportunity to build up a practice focusing on partnership tax and career advice for the next generation of tax professionals.

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    ☑️ Phill DeSalvo | LinkedIn

    ☑️ KPMG | LinkedIn

    ☑️ Andy Lee | LinkedIn

    ☑️ Parallaxes Capital | LinkedIn

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    30 mins
  • Unveiling the Potential of TRAs in Private Transactions with Rachel Cantor
    Apr 3 2024

    You’re going to start seeing TRAs more and more in private market transactions.

    In this episode of TRAilblazing, a podcast from Parallaxes Capital, host Saish Setty, general counsel of Parallaxes, welcomes Rachel Cantor, a partner at Kirkland & Ellis, who focuses on the tax aspects of complex business transactions, including domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and leveraged buyouts, as well as joint ventures, recapitalizations and debt and equity restructurings.

    Tune in to hear Rachel and Saish discuss the rise of NOL TRAs, the potential for TRAs being used in private market transactions, the impact of TRAs in acquisitions, and the need for liquidity in the secondary market.

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    ☑️ Rachel Cantor | LinkedIn

    ☑️ Kirkland & Ellis | LinkedIn | Twitter/X | Instagram | YouTube

    ☑️ Saish Setty | LinkedIn

    ☑️ Parallaxes Capital | LinkedIn

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    20 mins
  • Competitive Advantage: Parallaxes is Redefining the TRA Market
    Mar 20 2024

    The TRA space has challenges, but Parallaxes is here to win. How? Parallaxes has a dedicated team with a singular focus of owning the opportunity set.

    In this episode of TRAilblazing, a podcast from Parallaxes Capital, Andy Lee, Founder and CIO of Parallaxes and Saish Setty, General Counsel of Parallaxes discuss the barriers to entry in the TRA space and shed light on the secrets behind Parallaxes’s competitive advantage.

    Tune in as the duo share how Parallaxes is pre-underwriting the investable universe of TRAs to close transactions faster, their efforts to align fee structure with their investors, what makes their portfolio unique, and their dedication to creating long-term value and being stewards of the TRA industry.

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    ☑️ Andy Lee | LinkedIn

    ☑️ Saish Setty | LinkedIn

    ☑️ Parallaxes Capital | LinkedIn

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    18 mins
  • Tax Policy: Republicans, Democrats, and the 2024 Election with Bloomberg Tax Policy Analyst, Andrew Silverman
    Mar 6 2024

    Republicans and Democrats strongly differ on tax policy. But are there any core issues that the two political parties may be willing to give in on?

    In this episode of TRAilblazing, a podcast from Parallaxes Capital, host Andy Lee, Founder and CIO of Parallaxes, welcomes Andrew Silverman, a tax policy analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence (a division of Bloomberg LP), who focuses on U.S. and international tax policy, tax controversy, and tax news and current trends.

    Tune in to hear Andrew discuss the biggest policy pushes from both the Republicans and Democrats, what the upcoming election in 2024 may bring for both parties, and why many tax professionals struggle to connect the business side of the equation to the tax side of the equation.

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    ☑️ Andrew Silverman | LinkedIn | Email

    ☑️ Bloomberg Intelligence | LinkedIn | Twitter/X | Facebook | Instagram

    ☑️ Andy Lee | LinkedIn

    ☑️ Parallaxes Capital | LinkedIn

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    20 mins