Profile

Allen C. Tucci advises clients across a range of corporate law matters with a particular focus on corporate transactions and mergers and acquisitions, securities law and international business transactions. His clients include large, multi-national corporations as well as emerging, growth-oriented businesses.

He regularly represents clients in complex commercial transactions, securing capital for growth and expansion and counseling on corporate restructuring. A trusted and strategic advisor, Allen ensures transactional agreements and contracts align with clients’ goals and safeguards their interests. His experience extends to advising on tax implications, mitigating risks and fostering seamless integration of post-acquisition.

In securities matters, Allen has successfully represented clients across multiple industries, including manufacturing, import/export and finance, helping them navigate compliance with regulatory bodies including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Allen takes a hands-on approach to international business transactions, working with clients to establish and expand their global presence and advising foreign investors looking to establish U.S. operations. He also helps domestic clients navigate the penetration of foreign markets through direct investment and foreign representation, including import/export trade compliance and advice and formation of special purposes entities.

EDUCATION

Dickinson College, B.A., cum laude

Villanova University, J.D., cum laude

MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Bar Association
    • Business Section
    • Tax Section
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Delaware Bar Association
  • New York Bar Association
  • Philadelphia Bar Association
    • Banking Section
    • Taxation Section
    • Corporate Law Section

HONORS/AWARDS

  • Super Lawyers, 2005-2007, 2013

EXPERIENCE/REPRESENTATIVE CASES

  • Developed and executed an “entity simplification” strategy for a multinational manufacturing corporation that has a valuation of $2 billion
  • Implemented offshore tax planning methodologies, resulting in substantial state tax savings for an international service company headquartered in Georgia
  • Advised and represented a European industrial conglomerate in its $173 million acquisition of a U.S. business entity, structuring its American operations
  • Provided comprehensive export/import compliance counsel to businesses operating in Europe and the Middle East, with additional focus on anti-boycott compliance in South America and Asia
  • Structured a joint venture framework for a Chinese manufacturing entity
  • Facilitated the establishment of hedge funds and international trade intermediaries in key global financial centers, including Hong Kong, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Ireland and Switzerland

Additional Securities Law Experience

  • Special Purpose Entities, including Delaware, Nevada and offshore entities
  • Exempt Securities Offerings
  • Registered Securities Offerings
  • Registration Statements with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) including Form S-1, S-11, and Reg A +
  • Investment Fund Formation and Compliance
  • Over-the-Counter (OTC) Compliance Reporting

Additional International Business Transactions Experience

  • Import/export trade compliance
  • The International Trade Administration
  • International trade finance
  • The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
  • Selecting foreign representatives
  • Foreign investment in the U.S.
  • The Foreign Corrupt Practice Act
  • U.S. Export Controls
  • International joint ventures
  • Establishing offshore manufacturing facilities

COURT ADMISSIONS

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania

Delaware

New York