Transactional Tax

Our practical and timely tax advice gives businesses and investors the ability to adapt and prosper in today's competitive and ever-changing global markets.

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

We partner with our clients across industries and sectors to develop and implement effective strategies for tax planning and structuring that align with our clients’ business and tax objectives and strategies. Our tax attorneys apply a cross-disciplinary, cross-office approach to uncover new opportunities and develop creative solutions to address client needs and objectives.

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 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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