Services
We began as an international tax firm, but as our clients got to know us, we were asked to take expanded roles within their business projects, leading us to branch out into corporate governance, real estate transactions and even resolving business disputes. Some sample cases, include: advising foreign governments on US law and policy; assisting a presidential candidate and a head of state on US asylum procedures; successfully arbitrating a $100 Million claim over expropriation of a power plant; obtaining a $58 Million verdict on shareholder dispute for control of a TV network; advising some of the wealthiest families in Latin America on how to structure their US holdings; negotiate a merger/acquisition of a $100 million company; assist a Cuban exile family in claiming stock in Citigroup frozen because of the Cuba trade sanctions, in recovering their shares after fleeing into exile.
We have also completed numerous pro-bono cases, including representing a high-value US intelligence asset in obtaining US asylum after their cover was blown; representing a foreign-born, former US soldier, in deportation proceedings; and representing a number of non-profit community organizations.
We have also completed numerous pro-bono cases, including representing a high-value US intelligence asset in obtaining US asylum after their cover was blown; representing a foreign-born, former US soldier, in deportation proceedings; and representing a number of non-profit community organizations.
Tax PlanningWe began as an international tax planning firm. Over the years, we have developed other core areas, as our clients have requested for our role to grow in their business, but we still keep tax planning and international tax planning in particular as our core competency. We assist foreign clients investing in the US, and US clients investing abroad. Our knowledge of this key area allows us to provide better services in all other areas.
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CorporateWe have been advising companies in diverse industries, including television, film, oil production, insurance, banking, higher education, real estate, hospitality, non-profit foundations and many more. We have assisted clients forming and governing companies in dozens of countries in Europe, Latin America and multiple offshore financial centers and have correspondent firms in over twenty countries in Europe and Latin America.
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Real EstateOver the years we have completed complex commercial transactions involving multiple buildings, and numerous, simple residential transactions. However, it is our understanding of the tax code that allows us to provide advice on related issues such as how to take title, or structure a sale, rather than simply proceeding with the transaction only to be hit with devastating consequences later.
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Business DisputesBusiness does not always work as it should. When that happens, we step in and make the required corrections. We have a flawless track record in providing excellent results to happy clients. Our record includes obtaining a $58 Million verdict leading to control of a TV network, negotiating a favorable settlement on a $100 Million arbitration claim over the expropriation of a power plant, and structuring basic buy-outs.
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Investor ImmigrationOne of our client's chief concern is the orderly migration in increasingly international family structures, and the impact of immigration on the family's estate tax plan. Although we no longer provide immigration services directly, our knowledge of the area allows to advice the client and refer them to trusted immigration attorneys with whom we can coordinate to ensure that the immigration and tax concerns are balanced.
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Trusts and Estate PlanningAlthough the use of trusts and the concept of estate planning generally revolve and are tied to the tax planning service, it is also a separate area requiring expert advice. We provide such advice and assist in forming US and offshore trusts for our clients as needed. Increasingly this is a complex area requiring our international expertise to coordinate and plan the effects of US estate planning with the clients local counsel in foreign jurisdictions.
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