Tax-advantaged investing encompasses several markets through which some of the nation’s largest financial institutions and insurance companies invest billions of dollars each year in projects that bring tangible benefits to local communities. Dentons offers an unparalleled understanding of these markets, their economics and the regulatory framework in which they function.

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Low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC)

Dentons is the preeminent law firm representing institutional investors in the LIHTC market. Our understanding of the market - trends, economics and legal terms - is unmatched. Our multi-disciplinary team has closed in excess of US$15 billion in LIHTC investments for many of the market’s largest and most sophisticated investors. From complex tax analysis to never-before utilized financial structurings, Dentons provides creative, practical and thoughtful solutions.

New markets tax credits (NMTC)

Gain the perspective of lawyers who have helped lay the foundation of the NMTC program and shape many of the industry's best practices. Our team brings nationally recognized real estate finance, equity syndication and taxation experience to bear on each transaction. With strong industry relationships and a problem-solving approach, we lead the way to successful closings.

Renewable energy

Realize the vast potential of energy tax credit or production tax credit transactions utilizing Dentons’ expertise. Our lawyers have been active in the forefront of renewable energy policy for more than a decade, playing key roles in the development of federal and state renewable energy rules, and have a broad range of experience representing lenders, developers and operators of wind, solar, hydropower, ocean wave, biomass and biogas energy products

Historic tax credits

When faced with potential IRS scrutiny, Dentons assists developers, lenders and investors in designing and implementing structures that facilitate closing.

State and local tax credits

Dentons assists clients in analyzing federal, state and local tax credits and maximizing the opportunities they represent.

Insights

Tax & Real Estate: Recent case on qualification Real Estate Entity for Dutch RETT purposes

January 26, 2024

Netherlands: On 22 January 2024, a decision of the District Court of Zeeland-West-Brabant (the District Court) was published on whether or not a company that owns and operates various car parks (the company) qualifies as a so-called real estate entity (REE) for Dutch real estate transfer tax (RETT) purposes. In short, a company qualifies as a REE if both the ‘asset test’ and the ‘motive test’ are met. 

Practical ESG implications – key considerations relating to campaigning and litigation

July 28, 2023

In our third Tracking the Trends in Insurance sector podcast, Frederique de la Chapelle, Birgit Spiesshofer and Katherine Harle discuss the litigation risks insurers and reinsurers are facing relating to ESG.

Taking a deeper dive – what you need to know about Taxonomy regulations in the EU and UK

July 12, 2023

In our second Tracking the Trends in Insurance sector podcast, Frederique de la Chapelle and Katherine Harle consider the EU taxonomy regulation for sustainable activities, which is part of the EU Sustainable Finance Package, and connected to European green deal.

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