Overview
Michael Haun is a partner in the Tax practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Los Angeles office.
Michael provides tax and business advice to a broad range of domestic and international clients in a wide variety of partnership and limited liability company transactions; acquisitions, mergers and dispositions; and financing arrangements.
Two particular focuses of his practice include (1) tax-subsidized transactions where he represents insurance companies, investors, lenders, sponsors and syndicators with respect to investments involving renewable energy tax credits; low-income housing tax credits; historic tax credits; new markets tax credits; and opportunity zones; and (2) fintech and cryptocurrency tax matters.
Michael lectures frequently on tax credit and opportunity zone, cryptocurrency, business, and merger and acquisition issues. He has spoken in various forums sponsored by various organizations, including the USC Gould School of Law Tax Institute, American Management Association, Multi-Housing World, and numerous other panel discussions and seminars.
Accolades
- Tax, Chambers USA
Education
- New York University School of Law, LL.M., 1996
- University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law, J.D., 1994 (Florida Journal of International Law, Senior Research Editor)
- University of Central Florida, B.S.B.A., 1991
Engagement & Publications
- “Tax Considerations in Structuring Initial Coin Offerings,” Special Report in Tax Notes, Co-author (July 16, 2018)
- "Tax Issues for Troubled Companies," 2010 Major Tax Planning, USC Gould School of Law (62nd Tax Institute), Co-author (2010)