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S&W ranked in the 2016 Edition of the Legal 500 United States

S&W ranked in the 2016 Edition of the Legal 500 United States

The Legal 500 United States recommended Sullivan & Worcester in 14 of its practice areas and noted 36 of its lawyers in the 2016 edition. June 15, 2016

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S&W Receives Award for Cross-Border Deal of the year from the M&A Advisor

S&W Receives Award for Cross-Border Deal of the year from the M&A Advisor

S&W received the award for Cross-Border Deal of the Year (Over $25 million-$50 million) from The M&A Advisor at the 15th Annual M&A Advisor Awards Gala, held on November 9, 2016, at The New York Athletic Club. Earlier this year, S&W advised N+1 Group (now ALANTRA) in its merger with C.W. Downer & Co.

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US Presidential debate: More questions than answers

US Presidential debate: More questions than answers

Douglas S. Stransky was quoted in an article in the September 27, 2016 edition of International Tax Review.   

In the article, Mr. Stransky comments on the tax proposals of both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. 

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Douglas S. Stransky was quoted in an article entitled "Ireland Ordered to Recover €13 Billion in State Aid From Apple"

Douglas S. Stransky was quoted in an article entitled

The article discusses the decision by the European Commission in the formal state aid investigation into two advance pricing agreements (APAs) obtained by Apple in Ireland. published on August 31, 2016 by Tax Analysts in Tax Notes Todayand Worldwide Tax Daily.

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Trump Corporate Tax Plan Could Be a Boon for Advisory Firms

Trump Corporate Tax Plan Could Be a Boon for Advisory Firms

Douglas S. Stransky was quoted in an article, "Trump Corporate Tax Plan Could Be a Boon for Advisory Firms," which was published by InvestmentNews on August 18, 2016.

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Signet Jewelers: A Closer Look at Signet's Exposure to IRS Enforcement of Earnings Stripping; Tax Experts See Risk of Deficiency Notice for Signet in Potential Audit

Signet Jewelers: A Closer Look at Signet's Exposure to IRS Enforcement of Earnings Stripping; Tax Experts See Risk of Deficiency Notice for Signet in Potential Audit
 
Douglas S. Stransky was quoted in an article published by The Capital Forum on May 3, 2016. In the article, Mr. Stransky comments on how the recent proposed Treasury Regulations under Internal Revenue Code section 385 could impact Signet Jewelers.
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What the US presidential hopefuls are saying on tax reform

What the US presidential hopefuls are saying on tax reform

Douglas S. Stransky was quoted in an article in the April 2016 edition of International Tax Review and in its online edition, commenting on the U.S. presidential candidates' proposals for tax reform.

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It’s U.S. Corporate Tax Policy, Stupid

It’s U.S. Corporate Tax Policy, Stupid

Douglas S. Stransky wrote an article, that was published by CFO.com on April 6, 2016. In the article, Mr. Stransky discusses the need for corporate tax reform.

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Opinion: Corporate Tax Reform in 2016?

Opinion: Corporate Tax Reform in 2016?

Douglas S. Stransky wrote an article  published in the Corporate Counsel Newsletter. In the article, Mr. Stransky calls for corporate tax reform but notes that the odds are slim that the president and leaders in Congress will reach any agreement on corporate tax reform, including changes to the international tax rules. But 2016 could be the year when the groundwork is set for substantive change in 2017.

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Inversion Rules Avoid Root Cause Of Problem

Inversion Rules Avoid Root Cause Of Problem

At this year’s Masters golf tournament, there were three holes in one on the same day on the same hole — one of which rolled in after colliding with another golf ball! Do you think the odds of that happening are greater than Congress ever approving a corporate tax reform package? 

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Ironing out the kinks

Ironing out the kinks

Douglas S. Stransky and Geoffrey L. Wynne co-wrote an article, "Ironing out the kinks," that was published in Trade & Forfaiting Review on March 18, 2016. In the article, Mr. Stransky and Mr. Wynne examine the impact of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the confusion arising in its implementation.

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