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Bryan Kelly

Bryan Kelly

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Bryan Kelly is a partner in the Tax Department. He advises private and public companies and family offices on the tax aspects of sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions. Bryan helps clients to identify opportunities and manage risk in relation to business expansions, dispositions and restructurings; the development and exploitation of intellectual property; and mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and financings, including pre- and post-acquisition restructurings. Bryan also provides tax advice to successful families, and advises individuals in connection with matters such as pre-immigration and exit tax planning, inbound investment into the United States, including investment in U.S. real estate, and the income tax aspects of intra-family wealth transfers. In addition to providing U.S. tax advice, Bryan regularly coordinates with advisors across multiple jurisdictions to manage the global design and implementation of structuring and restructuring projects. In addition, Bryan represents sponsors and investors in connection with the formation and operation of private investment funds, including buyout, mezzanine capital, special situations, infrastructure and real estate funds, as well as funds of funds.

Education

University of Southern California, Gould School of Law

J.D.

New York University School of Law

LL.M

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax - California: Southern

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Bryan Kelly is sought after by clients for his high quality tax advice in domestic and cross-border transactional matters. He represents family offices and public to private companies.

Strengths

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  • Bryan is a collegial, sophisticated and creative international tax attorney.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • Bryan is a true expert. He is a trusted adviser to us, and he has delivered results for us that are hugely and positively impactful.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

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California

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

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California: Southern

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