Vincent Garozzo

Financial Services

Business Law

Banking & Commercial Finance

Private Equity

Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances

Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights

Private Wealth Services

Financial Services Industry

Real Estate

Real Estate Industry

Tax-Free Exchanges, Tax Planning, & Economic Development Incentives

Mergers & Acquisitions

Vince provides business-oriented solutions to clients in corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and tax issues. He has represented clients in transactions throughout the United States and in several foreign countries, handling the financial, tax, accounting, and business law aspects of mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance transactions. He serves as general counsel and special transaction counsel for publicly traded and closely held business organizations.

Vince’s multidisciplinary approach — looking at the financial and tax aspects in addition to legal and business matters — delivers exceptional value to his clients. He takes a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and devises creative solutions to get deals over the finish line.

In addition, Vince has significant experience in public-private partnership financing through economic development tools and other public incentives, including Tax Increment Financing (TIF) in real estate developments, together with Transportation Development Districts, Community Improvement Districts, and Chapter 353 and Chapter 100 tax abatement for real estate and personal property. He works with numerous developers in Missouri and Illinois, securing TIF and related assistance for new projects.[JS1.1]

A leader in the firm, Vince serves as Chair of the Corporate Department and was previously a member of the firm’s Governing Board.

American Bar Association; The Missouri Bar; Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis; Association for Corporate Growth, St. Louis Chapter (Past President); Missouri Venture Forum (Board Member); Missouri Economic Development Financing Association (MEDFA) (Board Member)

"Your Small Law Department's Roadmap," Association of Corporate Counsel (December 2012)

"Is Your Business Ready for Enforcement of the 'Red Flags' Rule?" Client Alert (June 2009)