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Withers LLP Offices

Withers LLP
660 STEAMBOAT ROAD
GREENWICH CT 06830
CONNECTICUT
United States
Visit website 1 203 302 4100 4 203 869 0558

Withers LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings

Tax > Not-for-profit (nonprofit and tax exempt organizations) Tier 3

Withers LLP‘s offering stands out for its assistance to high-net-worth families, as well as offering high-level advice to donors and charities. Alana Petraske in New York signifies this broad strength, and routinely advises US and international charities, and philanthropic families. More widely in the team, Helen Cheng and Steven Chidester are names to note in the San Diego office, and the latter is especially experienced in the area of executive compensation. Jason Dinwoodie, Michael Brophy, and William Kambas lead the overall team from New Haven, Los Angeles, and New Haven respectively.

Practice head(s):

Jason Dinwoodie; Michael Brophy; William Kambas

Other key lawyers:

Helen Cheng; Steven Chidester; Alana Petraske

Tax > International tax Tier 4

Withers LLP is noted for its expertise in traditional private wealth law particularly among multigenerational high-net worth families. The practice is co-headed by New York's William Kambas , who focuses primarily on international tax planning with emphasis on tax structuring for US and non-US business owners and investors. The other co-heads are Jason Dinwoodie in Connecticut and Michael Brophy  in Los Angeles, both experienced in risk assessment and counseling.

Practice head(s):

William Kambas; Michael Brophy; Jason Dinwoodie

Other key lawyers:

Marsha Dungog

Testimonials

‘The international tax planning team at Withers is top notch. The attorneys are experts in their fields and they care deeply about their clients.’

‘Marsha Dungog is a terrific international tax planning attorney, she is extremely dedicated to her clients, and she also happens to be one of the nicest people you will ever meet.’

‘The team is well versed in international law for a US tax practice. The team work well together and kept us updated with the progress of the work.’

‘Marsha Dungog is very personable and really helpful. Obviously very knowledgeable and put the client at ease that everything is under control, she understood the issue and how to resolve the matter.’

Withers LLP > Firm Profile

The firm: Withers, known as Withers Bergman in the US, is one of the world’s first international law firms dedicated to the business, personal and philanthropic interests of successful people, their businesses, families and advisers. With over 180 partners and more than 1,000 other staff members in 17 offices across Europe, US, Asia Pacific and the Caribbean, Withers has unparalleled expertise in the key legal issues facing individuals and their families. The firm is the true definition of global, representing clients with matters across over 100 countries and has advised 25% of the Forbes 400 List of the Wealthiest Americans and 70% of The Sunday Times Top 100 Rich List.

We offer a full range of legal services from corporate, private client and tax, dispute resolution, immigration, and wealth planning in over 18 areas of focus. Our professionals collaborate seamlessly across divisions, practice groups and geographies to provide our clients with exceptional service, tailored advice and creative and practical solutions that reflect a deep understanding of the full legal landscape, market practice and our clients’ objectives. Our extensive cross-border experience coupled with the diversity of our professionals and our local law capabilities allow us to bridge business, cultural, language, legal and regulatory differences across jurisdictions.

Areas of practice
Tax: With an unrivalled team of more than 150 personal and corporate tax lawyers globally, Withers is always ready to assist in domestic and international tax planning. Our advice is knowledgeable, reliable and solution-focused. Our areas of expertise include:

  • International corporate tax
  • Income tax
  • Creating tax-efficient wealth transfer structures
  • Gift and estate tax planning
  • Tax structuring for investments or companies
  • Pre-immigration and exit-tax planning
  • Income maximization strategies
  • Domestic and international tax compliance matters
  • Tax controversy
  • Offshore planning

Corporate: Withers has been trusted advisors to successful people and businesses for more than 100 years. As a multinational, multidisciplinary law firm, we have a deep understanding of the challenges private and public companies face and we have the experience, success rate, and bandwidth to face them head on. We focus on:

  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Fund structuring and formation
  • Private equity funds
  • Corporate structuring and planning
  • Corporate governance
  • Financial services regulatory

Dispute resolution: Our litigation and dispute resolution group represents companies, partnerships, and individuals in developing and implementing dispute avoidance strategies, resolving disputes beneficially for our clients, and achieving outstanding results in litigation, trials and appeals. With vast experience in commercial, corporate, partnership, trusts, estates, conservatorship, art, intellectual property, employment and real estate law, we form integrated teams to handle disputes for a broad array of industries and businesses.

Legal services Wither’s lawyers advise on include:

  • Art disputes
  • White-collar defense and investigations
  • International arbitration and public international Law
  • Employment
  • Media and reputation

Private client: Withers Bergman is one of the world’s most reputable and sought-after law firms for privately held capital throughout the United States, in particular, among multigenerational, high net worth and ultra-high net worth families to service their family businesses and their global philanthropic endeavors. Today, we are the only global law firm dedicated to the personal and private capital needs of high net worth individuals and families. Our practice includes:

  • Wealth structuring
  • Cross-border planning
  • Estate planning, wills and succession
  • Trusts and foundations
  • Probate and estate administration

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Senior Marketing & Business Development Manager | New York Lauren Lundgren lauren.lundgren@withersworldwide.com +1 212 848 9810
Senior Marketing & Business Development Manager | California Davia Meltzer davia.meltzer@withersworldwide.com +1 619 358 1717
Senior Marketing & Business Development Manager | Connecticut Deena Fazzio deena.fazzio@withersworldwide.com +1 203 974 0302