Jasper Howard > Hogan Lovells US LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Praised for its cross-border transactional acumen, Hogan Lovells US LLP‘s tax practice underlines its formidable reputation in the REIT space with instructions for leading global entities. Other significant drivers of work involve clients operating in the TMT, life sciences, sports, media and entertainment sectors. Capital markets transactions and M&A involving REITs, real estate funds and joint ventures are notable strengths for Cristina Arumi and Prentiss Feagles; San Francisco-based Josh Scala is also an expert in this field, in addition to his private equity knowledge. Elsewhere, practice head Siobhan Rausch focuses on the complex area of tax-exempt organizations, where she advises charitable, educational, health and scientific research organizations, as well as private foundations and trade associations. Jasper Howard is a regular port of call for multi-billion dollar companies in tax-free spin-offs and restructurings, while Scott Lilienthal is an essential contact in public finance matters. New York-based Jessica Millett, who specializes in qualified opportunity zones, joined from Duval & Stachenfeld LLP in July 2022. All named individuals are based in Washington DC unless noted otherwise.

Hogan Lovells US LLP operates across several industry sectors with particular strength in private capital, life sciences, healthcare, logistics, media and entertainment. The firm offers full service transfer pricing capabilities including tax-efficient supply chain management, tax valuations and financial modelling. Siobhan Rausch leads the practice and focuses on the area of tax-exempt organizations, advising charitable, educational and health institutions. Cristina Arumi advises a number of REITs on compliance with tax protection agreements while Jasper Howard assists with both domestic and international joint ventures. Caitlin Piper works on joint ventures, spin-offs and reorganizations.