Gerald Thomas Email & Phone Number

I am Chair of McGuireWoods' Tax & Employee Benefits Department. With 20 years of experience serving as trusted legal advisor to clients of various sizes and types, I structure my clients’ complex business deals to maximize tax efficiency while also helping them meet their business objectives. Over the years, I have represented numerous private equity funds in the formation of their funds and in their M&A transactions. I also advise health care companies and physician practices in the expansion and disposition of their businesses, including navigating tax issues within the health care regulatory framework. I offer particular expertise with real estate investment trusts (REITs), both in the law firm setting and Big 4 arena. I advise REITs, both mortgage and equity, in their investments in REIT-qualifying property, financings, joint ventures, and M&A transactions. On a more personal level, I am passionate about community issues affecting our youth. I currently serve on the board of Cool Girls (an organization dedicated to educating and empowering the next generation of young women).

Listed skills include Partnership Taxation, Corporate Tax Planning, Reit, Real Estate Transactions, and 14 others.