About

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Regardless of the context or forum, Sullivan's Tax Group identifies each client’s objectives and then designs efficient and cost-effective strategies for achieving them. We solve complex problems across a wide range of tax regimes for a wide range of clients, including:

  • International, federal and state tax planning
  • Tax planning for business owners, investors and high-net-worth individuals (HNWI)
  • Tax planning for mutual funds, REITs and other pooled investment vehicles
  • Tax planning for public charities and private foundations
  • Tax planning related to employee benefits and executive compensation plans
  • Public company tax compliance and representation
  • Representation in federal and state tax controversies, including administrative appeals and all phases of litigation

We serve corporate and individual taxpayers across a wide variety of industries throughout the United States. Our international work is often a result of our connections with other professionals around the world.

Many of our clients reflect our depth in the real estate, private equity, and financial services sectors. Our size and national reputation demonstrate our commitment to quality, an ability to design creative solutions to complex problems and the insight to understand and achieve our clients' goals.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Massachusetts

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Sullivan & Worcester is well regarded for its advice to clients on the taxation of REITs and employee benefit schemes. Also respected for its work on M&A and for its ability to advise clients on international tax work. The firm also represents clients in connection with tax litigation cases.

Work Highlights

  • Sullivan & Worcester represented The RMR Group on the $80 million acquisition of the equity interests in MPC Partnership Holdings.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ameek Ashok Ponda
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Ameek Ashok Ponda
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Band 1

Ameek Ponda covers a range of tax-related work, from the structuring of financial instruments and REIT transactions to the tax elements of M&A.

Richard L. Jones
3
Richard L. Jones
Head of Tax
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Band 3
Richard Jones provides transactional advice and litigation counsel to his clients across a broad range of sectors. He is noted for his expertise in relation to state and local tax matters.
Douglas S Stransky
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Douglas S Stransky
Head of Tax
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Band 4

Douglas Stransky has experience advising on complex domestic and international tax planning for clients across finance, life sciences and other sectors. He leads Sullivan's international tax practice group.

Doug anticipates issues, quantifies trade-offs and gives action ready guidance that aligns with business goals.

Doug is an exceptional tax lawyer.

Doug's deep knowledge of the law is matched by a sharp strategic mindset and exceptional attention to detail.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Ameek Ashok Ponda
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Ameek Ashok Ponda
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Band 1
Richard L. Jones
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Richard L. Jones
Head of Tax
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Band 3
Douglas S Stransky
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Douglas S Stransky
Head of Tax
4
Band 4

Members

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Cameron Cosby

Carole Bass

Caroline Kupiec

Carson Durdel

Christopher Curtis

Connie Lee

Constantine Ralli

Cornelius Murray, III

Daniel Ryan

David McLaughlin

David Nagle

Douglas S Stransky

Douglas S Stransky

Head of Department

Douglas Schneidman

Eric Rietveld

Henry Comstock, Jr.

Jack Cole

Janice Lee

Joel Carpenter

John Graham

Judith Edington

Lewis Greenwald

Lisa Mingolla

Marc Stern

Maura Carney

Molly Depew

Natasha Varyani

Paul Decker

Richard L. Jones

Richard L. Jones

Head of Department

Ryan Tompkins

Sarah Wellings

Shannon Doherty

Steven Cunningham

Industries

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Automotive

Aviation

Cannabis

Corporate

Employment & Benefits

Financial Services

Hotels & Hospitality

International Tax

Life Sciences

Nonprofit & Education

Public Charities & Private Foundations

Real Estate Industry

State & Local Tax

Tax Controversies & Litigation

Tax Planning for Business Owners & Investors

Tax Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals

Trusts & Estates