About

Provided by Holland & Knight LLP

Federal Tax

  • tax planning to maximize benefits/minimize costs 
  • structuring of joint ventures
  • M&A
  • reorganizations
  • capital expansion programs
  • employment contracts
  • compensation arrangements
  • navigate key committees of the US Congress

Tax Controversies/Litigation

  • tax liability
  • exempt status
  • tax shelters
  • ERISA/deferred compensation
  • valuation
  • domestic and foreign corporation and financial institution reorganizations
  • inter-company pricing disputes

State and Local Tax

  • reduce transaction taxes on exemption, classification and valuation of leasehold interests; commercial, government-owned properties
  • corporate income tax, sales tax, ad valorem property tax, documentary/intangible tax disputes
  • multistate tax issues such as Internet sales; similar electronic commerce affairs

International Tax

  • counsel domestic and foreign companies and individuals on structuring their business and investment activities in the US and abroad

Benefits

  • qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, including 401(k)s and ESOPs
  • plan asset investments
  • executive compensation
  • employee plans
  • health and welfare benefits 
  • breach of fiduciary responsibilities

Offshore Tax Compliance

  • structure and report investments
  • maintain US investments
  • compliance for US beneficiaries
  • foreign and domestic fiduciaries' taxes on foreign investments
  • IRS audits
  • criminal prosecution
  • FATCA
  • Form 8938
  • federal indictments for "structuring"
  • money laundering, fraud, financial crimes
  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations

Chambers Review

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Tax - Florida
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Band 1
What the team is known for

Holland & Knight is a premier outfit fielding a deep bench of highly experienced tax attorneys advising on the full range of corporate, private wealth and employee benefits issues. The law firm offers a diverse list of public and private clients considerable expertise in both domestic and international transactional matters. It is also noted for its handling of state and federal controversies. The law firm is active across a broad array of sectors, including real estate, agriculture, sport and leisure and education.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Weinstein
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Andrew Weinstein
S
Senior Statespeople

Andrew Weinstein is highly regarded for the depth of his tax expertise, which sees him provide counsel to a range of high net worth individuals. His practice includes cross-border tax disputes and international planning.

William Sherman
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William Sherman
1
Band 1

William Sherman has a leading reputation for his handling of transactional tax mandates, which includes advising on large-scale cross-border M&A and investments.

"He is a leader in the industry and is excellent to work with."

"William is very sharp."

"He is very experienced and knows the major changes affecting the area for the last 20 years."

Stewart L Kasner
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Stewart L Kasner
2
Band 2

Stewart Kasner maintains a wide-ranging cross-border tax practice. He advises high net worth individuals and corporations on trust structures and real estate investments.

"Stewart Kasner is a go-to in the market for trust and estate planning."

Lawrence Kemm
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Lawrence Kemm
3
Band 3

Lawrence Kemm is best known for his expertise in outbound cross-border tax structuring.

William Sharp
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William Sharp
3
Band 3

William Sharp advises companies and high net worth individuals on planning matters, as well as handling tax controversies.

Sean Tevel
U
Sean Tevel
U
Up and Coming

Sean Tevel has a burgeoning reputation due to his work in complex tax structuring matters.

"Sean is sharp."

Ranked Lawyers at
Holland & Knight LLP

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Florida

Tax

Andrew Weinstein
S
Andrew Weinstein
S
Senior Statespeople
William Sherman
1
William Sherman
1
Band 1
Stewart L Kasner
2
Stewart L Kasner
2
Band 2
Lawrence Kemm
3
Lawrence Kemm
3
Band 3
William Sharp
3
William Sharp
3
Band 3
Sean Tevel
U
Sean Tevel
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Ariadna Alvarez

Chad Vanderhoef

Christopher W. Boyett

Darling De Cortes Andrea

Edward F. Koren

Glenn A. Adams

Kevin E. Packman

Sean Tevel

William Sharp

William Sherman

William Sherman

Head of Department

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