Partner
Mark H. Leeds
Tax Transactions & Planning, Investment Management, Tax
Overview
Mark H. Leeds is a Tax Transactions & Planning partner in Mayer Brown's New York office. His practice is focused on the tax consequences of a variety of capital markets, hedge fund, banking and insurance products and strategies, including over-the-counter derivative transactions, swaps, tax-exempt derivatives and strategies for efficient utilization of tax attributes—such as net operating losses. Mark regularly works on innovative insurance products and structures. Mark has extensive experience in working with businesses and individuals seeking to set up operations and relocating to Puerto Rico.
Recognition
- Named to Legal 500’s list of Hall of Fame lawyers for Tax: Financial Products
- “Mark Leeds in particular is a real asset to their practice. His experience as a banker, general counsel of a credit derivative company and Deloitte partner allow him to see the entire picture. Unlike many other tax lawyers, he has fulsome view of the transaction and is not limited to resolving the issues presented in his practice area.” – Legal 500 US
Education
- New York University School of Law, LLM in Taxation
- Boston University School of Law, JD, magna cum laude
- State University of New York at Binghamton, BA, cum laude
Admissions
- New York
Professional & Community Involvement
- Member, Committee of Banking Institutions on Taxation
- Member, Institute of International Bankers
- Member, New York State Bar Association, Tax Section