New York (PRWEB) November 12, 2013
Carl Riley has joined the international law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP, as a shareholder in its Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) and Tax practices in New York. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Riley practiced at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York.
Riley regularly advises clients on an array of complex tax matters, with particular emphasis on transactions involving REITs. At Greenberg Traurig, Riley will be representing public REIT clients in connection with their transactions and ongoing SEC compliance, as well as handling tax aspects of securities offerings and other transactions involving private REITs, investment funds and joint ventures.
“Carl is a strong asset for our active practice,” said Judith D. Fryer, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s REIT Practice. “Throughout his more than 20 years providing expert counsel, he consistently demonstrates top-notch service for clients. We welcome him to the firm.”
“Our team of attorneys regularly advises clients on some of the most dynamic and complex real estate matters in the country,” added Robert J. Ivanhoe, chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Real Estate Practice, co-chair of the firm’s REIT Practice and co-chairman of the New York office. “Carl’s vast knowledge in the field is a fine addition to the practice and enables us to better serve our clients.”
In the field of REIT tax law, Riley has extensive experience representing companies in connection with their formation, initial public offerings and other securities issuances, and with acquisitions and other transactions.
“Carl’s expertise complements Greenberg Traurig’s already strong real estate tax practice,” said Barbara Kaplan, chair of Greenberg Traurig’s New York Tax Practice. “His background in a wide-range of tax-related matters enables him to provide proactive strategic advice for our clients.”
In addition to his work with REITs, Riley has also counseled clients regarding other pass-through entities and structures including regulated investment companies (RICs) and partnerships. He has also represented clients in connection with cross-border transactions, especially with respect to the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) and in matters involving tax treaties, as well as in tax rulings and administrative practice before taxing authorities.
Riley received his J.D. and L.L.M. degrees from New York University School of Law, and two B.S. degrees from the University of Delaware.
Greenberg Traurig - Real Estate Investment Trusts - Greenberg Traurig’s New York REITs Practice unites transactional and regulatory experience from the firm’s Corporate & Securities, Real Estate and Tax Practice groups, providing clients with a multidisciplinary legal team. We have experience representing both public and private REITs in virtually every phase of their corporate existence. Our clients include both equity and mortgage REITs, as well as infinite life, finite life and incubator REITs.
Greenberg Traurig – Tax - Greenberg Traurig’s multidisciplinary tax team works seamlessly with the firm’s other practices, our clients and our clients’ other professionals to provide sophisticated tax planning and advice. Given our diverse backgrounds and prior experience working in private industry and government, our attorneys have the capabilities necessary to develop practical legal services to meet the challenges faced by individuals and public and private companies, entities and institutions.