Charles Purcell works extensively in the alternative investments areas with a focus on federal and international tax issues.  He has broad experience in the formation of domestic and foreign investment funds including private equity, venture, real estate and infrastructure funds and fund-of-funds; large joint venture transactions; mergers and acquisitions; financing and banking transactions; ventures capital investments and start-up companies; and compensation of managers, executives and promoters.  Mr. Purcell represents numerous domestic and foreign institutional investors in connection with their alternative investment activities.  He also works with developers and investors in alternative energy projects, including solar, biomass and wind energy facilities.