Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli welcomed John M. Robert as a shareholder in the tax practice group in Washington, D.C. Joining from an Am Law 30 firm, Robert focuses his practice on corporate and international tax matters and has substantial experience in structuring corporate mergers, acquisitions and dispositions, spin-offs, liquidations and cross-border transfers.
“John’s experience in corporate and international tax matters will deepen our tax bench and enhance our ability to serve our robust corporate and private equity practices,” William “Bill” Sanders, tax practice chair of Polsinelli, said. “As we continue to expand our presence in major markets, bringing on top-flight talent like John ensures that we can meet the complex needs of our clients with the highest level of service and strategic insight.”
“Polsinelli has built its reputation on excellence and trust,” Robert said. “The firm’s growth over the past decade is beyond impressive, as is the firm’s market-leading position in advising on an astonishing number of sophisticated transactions annually. I am ecstatic to join Bill and the other members of Polsinelli’s exceptional tax group in advising the firm’s clients across their most important transactions.”
Robert has more than a decade of experience advising clients on complex tax matters, including negotiating, documenting, facilitating and consummating transactions involving partnerships, corporations and offshore entities. He also assists clients in obtaining private letter rulings from the Internal Revenue Service.
Robert received his LL.M.in Taxation from New York University School of Law and his J.D. from The George Washington University Law School. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from Brigham Young University.
