Tax Department

Overview

• tax planning to maximize benefits/minimize costs 
• structuring of joint ventures
• M&A
• reorganizations
• capital expansion programs
• employment contracts
• compensation arrangements
• navigate key committees of the US Congress
  

Tax Controversies/Litigation

• tax liability
• exempt status
• tax shelters
• ERISA/deferred compensation
• valuation
• domestic and foreign corporation and financial institution reorganizations
• inter-company pricing disputes

State and Local Tax

• reduce transaction taxes on exemption, classification and valuation of leasehold interests; commercial, government-owned properties
• corporate income tax, sales tax, ad valorem property tax, documentary/intangible tax disputes
• multistate tax issues such as Internet sales; similar electronic commerce affairs

International Tax

• counsel domestic and foreign companies and individuals on structuring their business and investment activities in the US and abroad
  

Benefits

• qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, including 401(k)s and ESOPs
• plan asset investments
• executive compensation
• employee plans
• health and welfare benefits 
• breach of fiduciary responsibilities

Offshore Tax Compliance

• structure and report investments
• maintain US investments
• compliance for US beneficiaries
• foreign and domestic fiduciaries' taxes on foreign investments
• IRS audits
• criminal prosecution
• FATCA
• Form 8938
• federal indictments for "structuring"
• money laundering, fraud, financial crimes
• Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations

Members

Sherman, William (Head of Department)

Adams, Glenn A.

Alvarez, Ariadna

Barton, Bernard

Boyett, Christopher W.

Entin, Seth J

Ervin, James M

Granwell, Alan

Kasner, Stewart L

Koren, Edward F.

Packman, Kevin E.

Sharp, William

Sharp, William

Tevel, Sean

Weinstein, Andrew

Industries

Aerospace & Defence

Banks

Charities / Not for Profit

Commercial & Professional Services

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Health Care

Insurance

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Private Clients / Individuals

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Software & Computer Services

Telecommunications

Transportation

Travel & Leisure

Utilities