Rett Peaden

Rett Peaden is a Partner in the Corporate Practice of Smith, Gambrell, and Russell LLP, where he focuses on helping clients with mergers and acquisitions.  He serves as a counselor and strategist at each step of the M&A process, from the letter of intent through post-closing integration, to help clients buy, sell, form, and fund businesses.  He has successfully represented clients in a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, professional services, health care and technology, and has extensive experience working with international clients, especially from Canada, Australia, Germany, and Japan. In addition to a traditional law school degree, Rett earned an advanced degree in Taxation.  His expertise in tax strategies helps his clients achieve their goals, whether forming an investment partnership, structuring a deal, advising a closely-held family enterprise, or setting-up an international in-bound investment opportunity. Rett earned a B.A. degree in philosophy from Emory University, where he was in the Phi Sigma Tau Philosophy Honor Society and won the Byzantine History Award.  He received a J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School, where he was President of Colloquy, a student organization that invites outside speakers to campus.  His LL.M. in Taxation is from the University of Florida.