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Sullivan & Worcester

Tax

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Sullivan & Worcester

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About

Provided by Sullivan & Worcester

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.

Industries (17)

  • International Tax
  • State & Local Tax
  • Tax Controversies & Litigation
  • Tax Planning for Business Owners & Investors
  • Tax Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals
  • Trusts & Estates
  • Public Charities & Private Foundations
  • Corporate
  • Employment & Benefits
  • Automotive
  • Aviation
  • Cannabis
  • Financial Services
  • Life Sciences
  • Nonprofit & Education
  • Real Estate Industry
  • Hotels & Hospitality

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Tax - Massachusetts

Band 2

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

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

Strengths

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  • The Sullivan & Worcester team has a range of expertise.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • The Sullivan & Worcester team are always timely and responsive.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • Sullivan & Worcester resolve issues efficiently and shows commitment to client satisfaction.

    Tax respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ameek Ashok Ponda
    Band 1Ameek Ashok Ponda

    Ameek Ashok Ponda

    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.

  • Band 3Richard L. Jones
    Band 3Richard L. Jones

    Richard L. Jones

    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.
  • Band 4Douglas S Stransky
    Band 4Douglas S Stransky

    Douglas S Stransky

    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.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Doug is an exceptional tax lawyer.

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

      Tax respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Sullivan & Worcester (3)

Massachusetts

Members

Provided by Sullivan & Worcester

  • Paul Decker

  • Joel Carpenter

  • Daniel Ryan

  • Christopher Curtis

  • Eric Rietveld

  • Steven Cunningham

  • David Nagle

  • David McLaughlin

  • Carole Bass

  • Maura Carney

  • Henry Comstock, Jr.

  • Judith Edington

  • John Graham

  • Lewis Greenwald

  • Caroline Kupiec

  • Lisa Mingolla

  • Cornelius Murray, III

  • Constantine Ralli

  • Douglas Schneidman

  • Marc Stern

  • Ryan Tompkins

  • Natasha Varyani

  • Sarah Wellings

  • Jack Cole

  • Cameron Cosby

  • Molly Depew

  • Shannon Doherty

  • Carson Durdel

  • David A Guadagnoli

  • Richard L. Jones

    Head of Department

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  • Douglas S Stransky

    Head of Department

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  • Amy Sheridan

  • Connie Lee

  • Janice Lee

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