Biography
Rodney Bedow is, first and foremost, a problem solver. He solves intricate and potentially costly issues arising under the Internal Revenue Code and the tax laws of the various states.
Rodney’s tax practice focuses on:
- Planning and transactions involving Subchapter C corporations, Subchapter S corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies
- Choice of entity considerations
- U.S.-international tax matters (inbound and outbound)
- Issuances of equity-based compensation
- Federal, state, and local tax audit defense and administrative appeals
Rodney regularly advises private equity firms, public companies, family-owned businesses, and entrepreneurs regarding tax matters throughout the business life cycle.
Rodney’s view is that the tax law does not always cause a rational or reasonable result and its application is not intuitive. He prides himself on sorting out the tax law puzzle for his clients, conveying tax concepts in relatable business terms, and providing practical and actionable advice.
Rodney spent several years working in industry at large multinational organizations (both public and private) in the aerospace and defense and software sectors.
Outside the Firm
Rodney enjoys coaching his kids’ athletic teams, taking on DIY projects around the house, and traveling with his family.
Experience
- A middle market private equity fund in numerous multimillion dollar buyouts, majority recapitalizations, and growth capital investments.
- A middle market private equity fund in numerous exit transactions.
- A public company in several multimillion dollar strategic acquisitions.
- A large European based multinational organization in numerous multimillion dollar acquisitions and divestitures.
- A healthcare-related food and beverage company in its $320 million sale to a private equity fund.
- A private equity fund in its $285 million acquisition of a 500-unit franchise company.
- A packaging and distribution company in its $160 million sale to a large strategic buyer.
- A consumer products company in its $118 million sale to two newly formed affiliates of private equity fund.
- A FinTech company in the health and life sector in its $90 million sale to a top 10 global insurance broker.
- An insurance FinTech company in its $72 million sale to a private equity fund.
- A payment processing company in its $62 million sale to a large strategic buyer.
- A large real estate investment firm in relation to the structuring of various types of investment products as well as specific investments in real estate assets.
Recognitions
2024, “One to Watch in Tax Law,” listed by The Best Lawyers in America©
Credentials
Admissions
- Massachusetts
Education
- Roger Williams University, BS
- Northeastern University School of Law, JD