Mr Douglas Stransky > Sullivan & Worcester LLP > Boston, United States > Lawyer Profile

The international tax practice at Sullivan & Worcester LLP has extensive experience in strategic tax planning and implementation for a wide range of multinational corporations including cross-border M&A, restructuring, and global tax controversy. The Boston-based team also has strengths in international taxation matters for individuals including international trust and estate counselling for high net-worth families and pre-US residency tax planning. Practice head Douglas Stransky has a special focus on domestic clients investing in foreign jurisdictions and has extensive expertise advising clients on the tax implications of multi-jurisdictional cryptocurrency and fintech-related ventures. Lewis Greenwald has considerable experience advising on tax-efficient acquisitions, transfer pricing planning, and US international tax compliance. Eric Rietveld concentrates his practice on the tax planning of REITs, real estate funds, and international tax. Brian Hammell departed in August 2023.

Lauded by clients for its ‘unique blend of traditional expertise and forward-thinking adaptability’, the New York-based practice Sullivan & Worcester LLP often advises policymakers on regulatory FinTech matters and is well-regarded for its broad blockchain expertise. Joel Telpner and Natalie Lederman jointly the department, the pair of whom are praised for their ‘deep expertise, innovative thinking, and client-centric approach.’ Lederman is also experienced in consumer finance transactions and regulatory digital asset matters, notably token generation events. Scott Kaufman is highlighted for his capabilities in private and public securities offerings and SEC regulation matters, while in Boston, Douglas Stransky is well-equipped to advise clients on the tax aspects of cryptocurrency. Amy A. Zuccarello advises borrower and creditor clients on distressed transactions, bankruptcy, and out-of-court restructurings.

Sullivan & Worcester LLP’s Boston-based non-contentious tax group offers broad expertise to a wide range of clients, from high-net-worth individuals to mutual funds, with a particularly strong reputation for representing REITs. Ameek Ashok Ponda, focusing on corporate M&A structuring, REIT transactions, and cross-border financings, heads the practice alongside Richard Jones, who has extensive experience in corporate, personal income, and sales/use tax matters. International tax practice head Douglas Stransky offers niche expertise in the tax implications of cross-border cryptocurrency and fintech-related ventures. Firm co-managing partner David Nagle, handling taxable and non-taxable acquisitions, among other issues, is also a key contact. REITs specialist Sarah Wellings, promoted to partner in January 2024, advises on a variety of public and private matters, including those involving data centers, office buildings, and distributed antenna systems. Brian Hammell left the firm in August 2023 for a role at the Archdiocese of Boston.