Law firm Akerman has bolstered its tax practice group with the appointment of former CBS vice president and general tax counsel Alvan L Bobrow as partner.
Bobrow joins the firm’s New York office from Mayer Brown, where he served as the leader of the national state and local tax group.
"Alvan's experience with complex tax structures and strategies adds important depth to our transactional team," says Peter Larsen, chair of Akerman's tax practice group. "His work across numerous jurisdictions will be valuable to our clients as they confront a multitude of corporate tax issues and deal-making decisions throughout the US and internationally."
"Akerman boasts one of the leading state and local tax practices in the country, known for structuring deals that are both creative and tax efficient," says Bobrow. "I was drawn to Akerman for its track record and for its collaborative approach to meeting the needs of clients."
Bobrow provides counsel on state and local, federal and international taxation to clients in the financial services, real estate, manufacturing, e-commerce, entertainment and media sectors. He has extensive experience in New York State and New York City, multistate, civil and criminal tax matters. He assists international companies locating operations in the US and advises international and US-based businesses on treaty permanent establishment and constitutional nexus issues. His criminal defence practice focuses on the investigations of both individuals and businesses in matters relating to tax fraud, unreported income and tax shelter abuses.
Advising clients on business and legal issues in rapidly evolving sectors, Bobrow served as vice president and general tax counsel for CBS, where he is credited as the principal drafter of the national multistate income apportionment rules for broadcasters. He has substantial experience working with senior government officials and legislative committees across the country to develop statutory provisions, regulations and administrative solutions to complex business challenges.
Bobrow has served on the New York State and New York City Tax Commissioners' Advisory Committees; the New York State Tax Department Financial Services Modernization Task Force; and the New York State Tax Department Telecommunications/E‐Commerce Advisory Panel.
