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Provided by Joan C. Arnold
Joan Arnold has more than 45 years of experience focusing on federal and international income tax issues. She helps clients navigate the tax aspects of their domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and counsels clients on corporate taxation and finance. She is particularly experienced in the life sciences and private equity industries.
Joan has more than 40 years of experience and is known for her ability to help clients understand the most complex tax matters, and to develop creative and pragmatic approaches to achieving client goals.
Professional Memberships
Former Chair, Tax Section, American Bar Association
Former President, American College of Tax Counsel
Former Vice President and Member, Executive Committee, U.S. Branch of the International Fiscal Association
Member, Executive Committee, George Washington/IRS Annual International Tax Institute
Publications
Author of the IFA-USA report “Is There a Permanent Establishment.”
Personal
LL.M., Taxation, New York University School of Law, 1983; J.D., Villanova University School of Law, 1978; B.A., Mathematics, Wagner College (Staten Island, NY), 1975.
LL.M., Taxation, New York University School of Law, 1983; J.D., Villanova University School of Law, 1978; B.A., Mathematics, Wagner College (Staten Island, NY), 1975.
Provided by Chambers
Joan Arnold chairs the tax and private client practice group and is a recognized authority in the market. She focuses on the tax elements of cross-border M&A transactions as well as international tax law.
Provided by Chambers
"She is an outstanding tax attorney."
"She's a superior tax lawyer with a lot of experience and has worked on some of the highest profile cases."
"She is a well-respected federal tax attorney."
"She is an outstanding tax attorney."
"She's a superior tax lawyer with a lot of experience and has worked on some of the highest profile cases."
"She is a well-respected federal tax attorney."
