Gunster, Tax | Chambers USA Profile

About

Provided by Gunster

Our attorneys advise on structuring complex transactions that focus
on tax efficiencies for businesses, exempt entities and individuals.
We advise on international, federal and Florida tax law. We counsel
our clients on compliance and planning regarding the formation of
business entities; special purpose entities, nonprofits and joint
ventures; and in structuring executive compensation and employee
benefit plans.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Florida

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Gunster fields a broad bench of experienced tax practitioners, well versed in a wide range of tax and private wealth issues, with specific strengths in controversy, transactional and tax planning work. Attracts a broad client base that includes startups, investment funds, family businesses and entrepreneurs. The firm also demonstrates expertise in ERISA, labor law and employment law. Offers a deep statewide bench, with 13 office locations in Florida.

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Work Highlights

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Gunster advised MSH on the tax aspects of its reorganization, which involved the separation of two aspects of the business.

Strengths

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"It is an outstanding and knowledgeable law firm."

Tax respondent
USA

"The lawyers are responsive and smart."

Tax respondent
USA

"The lawyers are very knowledgeable in the areas in which they specialize, and if they need to bring in other parties, their egos don't get in the way - they get us the right people."

Tax respondent
USA

"From partners through to associates, we receive excellent legal advice and timely work products."

Tax respondent
USA

"The team has excellent expertise in US tax laws and demonstrates a good grasp of complex tax issues."

Tax respondent
USA

"It is an outstanding and knowledgeable law firm."

Tax respondent
USA

"The lawyers are responsive and smart."

Tax respondent
USA

"The lawyers are very knowledgeable in the areas in which they specialize, and if they need to bring in other parties, their egos don't get in the way - they get us the right people."

Tax respondent
USA

"From partners through to associates, we receive excellent legal advice and timely work products."

Tax respondent
USA

"The team has excellent expertise in US tax laws and demonstrates a good grasp of complex tax issues."

Tax respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Leslie Barnett

Senior Statespeople

Leslie Barnett comes recommended for the depth of his tax expertise, which includes advising on succession planning and corporate transactions. He acts for both companies and individual clients.

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Martin R Press

Senior Statespeople

Martin Press has a strong reputation for both his transactional and contentious work. He advises a broad client base on corporate and estate planning matters, including cross-border and offshore mandates.

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Adi Rappoport

Band 2

Adi Rappoport acts on tax planning concerns and disputes for high net worth individuals and major corporates. He has expertise in cross-border matters.

"He's very aware of the issues that can arise and impact on a transaction."

"He's very up to date in any changes in tax law or estate planing law. He has a very strategic, thoughtful and careful way of looking at issues and giving us several options."

"Adi Rappoport always provides sound advice, and creative and practical solutions to complex issues."

"He understands the client's needs and expectations."

"Adi Rappoport is an outstanding professional who is extremely experienced and well connected."

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