Allie Gidley is a manager in KSM’s Transaction Advisory Services Group. Allie leads buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence engagements for private equity and corporate clients, identifying federal, state, and international tax exposures and uncovering planning opportunities. Drawing on her deep experience in tax law and mergers and acquisitions, she helps both buyers and sellers navigate complex transactions and make informed, confident decisions within accelerated deal timelines. With a comprehensive understanding of both the financial and legal dimensions of transactions, Allie delivers strategic guidance throughout the deal process.
Prior to joining KSM, Allie served as a tax attorney at global accounting firms, where she focused on M&A tax diligence for mid-market transactions across industries such as healthcare, software, manufacturing, and logistics.
Allie earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing from Elon University. She received her Juris Doctor from Baylor Law School and is admitted to the Texas Bar. She also holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation degree from the University of Florida.
Allie is active in her local tax bar association and volunteers with Space City Sound, a Houston-based vocal ensemble, supporting community engagement through music and performance.
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