Mike Layfield
About Mike Layfield
Mike Layfield is the Senior Vice President, Tax at Brookfield Asset Management in the Greater New York City Area, overseeing the US tax function for various funds and transactions.
Company
Mike Layfield is currently a Senior Vice President, Tax at Brookfield Asset Management in the Greater New York City Area. Brookfield Asset Management is a global alternative asset manager with a focus on real estate, renewable power, infrastructure, and private equity.
Title
As the Senior Vice President, Tax at Brookfield Asset Management, Mike Layfield oversees the U.S. tax function for Brookfield Capital Partners series of funds and related special situation products. He leads the U.S. tax efforts on cross-border acquisitions, dispositions, add-ons, and debt repurchases.
Education and Expertise
Mike Layfield studied at the University of Virginia School of Law from 2007 to 2010, graduating with a law degree. He also holds a B.A. in Mathematics from the University of Virginia, where he studied from 2001 to 2003. Before that, he attended the University of Florida from 1997 to 1999. His expertise includes significant experience in the credit space, mortgage REITs, and treaty structures.
Professional Background
Before joining Brookfield Asset Management, Mike Layfield worked as an Associate at Debevoise & Plimpton from 2013 to 2017 in New York. Prior to that role, he served as an Associate at Allen & Overy from 2010 to 2013.
Responsibilities at Brookfield Asset Management
At Brookfield Asset Management, Mike Layfield manages the U.S. compliance team responsible for investor reporting and federal/state filings. He previously structured private funds across infrastructure, real estate, and private equity, collectively raising over $45 billion in the latest fundraising cycle. He also managed outside counsel in negotiating investor side letters for Brookfield’s private funds.