The predominately Florida-based international tax department at Holland & Knight boasts expertise in the full spectrum of federal, state and international tax planning matters as well as structuring, compliance and litigation. The team caters to multinational corporations alongside high-net-worth individuals, family offices, entrepreneurs and foundations. Stewart Kasner’s diverse caseload encompasses federal income tax matters relating to cross-border investments and pre-immigration tax planning issues. William Sharp is highly experienced in IRS voluntary disclosure cases as well as both domestic and international tax controversy issues. William Sherman is a key contact for transactional tax advice, such as M&A, restructurings and joint ventures. Kevin Packman is well-regarded for his wide-ranging expertise in pre immigration and expatriation planning as well as compliance matters. Packman frequently represents clients before the IRS and the US Tax Court. All four jointly head up the team. In Los Angeles, Michael Karlin is the key name.
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- ‘The team is very knowledgeable but also very personally engaged. They do everything they can to help their client.’
‘They have a very large practice, technically excellent, very strong on cross border matters’
‘Kevin Packman and Stewart Kasner are great people to work with. Technically excellent, very strong on cross border work, very nice to deal with and very clear in his advice.
'What distinguish them from other US lawyers is the clarity of their advice and their capability to deal with cross border matters.’
‘The firm has excellent national and international connections to tax authorities in the US and abroad as well as to experts and consultants.'
'The team is very experienced in all aspects and provides good guidance regarding timelines and content.'
Key clients
- ExxonMobil Corp.
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals
- Software Company
Work highlights
Representing ExxonMobil Corporation in a multimillion-dollar federal income tax case involving significant partnership, production payment and penalty issues.
Advising Takeda’s USA hub for global business operations on tax policy matters, including advocating for changes regarding the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that would ensure foreign and domestic pharmaceutical companies are treated the same for US tax purposes.
Working to domesticate a foreign-based software company into the U.S. in conjunction with an equity investment by a venture capital fund.
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Practice head
William Sherman; William Sharp; Stewart Kasner; Kevin Packman
Other key lawyers
Michael Karlin