Transactional Tax

Global businesses need practical and timely tax advice if they are to adapt and prosper in today’s competitive and ever-changing global markets. With a foundation of strategy and planning, Reed Smith’s Global Tax Group has the insight, breadth of knowledge, and business sense to efficiently address our clients’ tax objectives.

Our Global Tax Group has a single goal: to collaborate with our clients to accomplish their business objectives in the most tax-efficient manner possible.

We partner with our clients, including corporate and private equity in-house teams, to recognize and develop effective strategies for tax planning and disputes that serve our clients’ tax and business objectives. Our tax attorneys apply a cross-disciplinary, cross-office approach to uncover new opportunities and develop creative solutions.

Our group has extensive experience advising clients on tax considerations in a wide range of matters, including: 

  • Federal taxation
  • Cross-border transactions  
  • Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
  • Spinoff transactions
  • Reorganizations and other restructurings
  • Investment funds
  • Capital market transactions
  • Securitizations and other financing transactions
  • Joint ventures and partnership taxation
  • Renewable energy credits
  • REITs and other real estate transactions
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Private client tax planning 

The Global Tax Group is truly global: Unlike other international law firms, we are a single global partnership that operates seamlessly across the world to provide unified advice to allow our clients to make informed decisions and meet their goals. With over 40 tax attorneys and an international network of local counsel practitioners, our tax capabilities and experience extend worldwide to meet the multinational needs of our clients (whether foreign or domestic).  

“The firm is truly a trusted advisor; they provide timely advice and are always out ahead of potential issues.”

Chambers USA: Tax (New York)

“They will always try to find a way to solve a tax problem rather than just identify it.”

Chambers USA: Tax (New York)

“Their understanding of the underlying laws is top-notch, but their ability to translate that knowledge into practical business terms is what distinguishes them.”

Chambers USA: Tax (Texas)

“Reed Smith provides practical solutions to complex tax issues. The firm’s vast experience and knowledge gives them a huge advantage.”

Chambers USA: Tax (Texas)

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