Jackson Walker partner William H. Hornberger was featured in fDi Intelligence’s publication, “Texas and Florida biggest winners from US relocations,” issued on January 29, 2024. The article explores the recent trend of companies choosing to relocate their operations to southern states, primarily driven by the prospect of an enhanced talent pool and more conducive business environments.

The article highlights the significant appeal of Texas, which has managed to successfully allure close to a fifth of all U.S. company relocations over the past five years. This statistic reflects companies’ strategic decisions, recognizing the undeniable benefits of establishing operations in favorable business landscapes.

In his interview, William states that, “Texas’s “very low tax structure”, combined with a pro-business regulatory climate and affordable living, has helped attract companies and talent from other states.”

For further insights, view fDi Intelligence’s article, “Texas and Florida biggest winners from US relocations.”

Meet Willie

William H. Hornberger‘s tax practice has touched nearly every area, including corporate, partnerships, and LLCs; international; real estate; corporate; oil and gas; bankruptcy; tax credit and tax controversy; and procedural matters. His broad transactional practice includes mergers and acquisitions, complex partnerships, joint ventures, real estate and private equity arrangements, complicated cross-border business structuring matters involving investors from multiple countries, tax treaties, and IRS Competent Authority matters. He has represented taxpayers on tax controversy matters in IRS administrative appeals and before the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. District Court, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, and the U.S. Court of International Trade.