Global law firm Greenberg Traurig has added two new private equity tax shareholders – Chang Choi in Northern Virginia, and Kevin Zaragoza in New York.
“This continues to be an exciting time for both the firm and our private equity and tax practices. The addition of specialists with the expertise, talent, and experience as Chang and Kevin possess is in keeping with our ongoing strategic growth and commitment to provide our clients with high-level, sophisticated, service in one place,” says Bruce I March, Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s global Corporate Practice.
“Both Chang and Kevin are excellent additions to our global Tax Practice,” says Barbara T Kaplan, Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Tax Practice. “Their background and technical experience in advising on tax issues in complex business and private equity transactions make them an incredible asset to serve our corporate clients in our domestic and foreign offices. We are excited to welcome Chang and Kevin to our team and we look forward to working with two excellent attorneys.”
Choi will concentrate his practice on corporate tax law, with a focus on private equity and transaction planning. He advises clients in structuring and executing complex transactions involving domestic and cross-border partnerships and joint ventures. At Greenberg Traurig, Choi will counsel clients on the tax implications of the acquisition, disposition, and restructure of businesses involving partnerships, including spin-offs and spin-mergers.
Zaragoza will also concentrate his practice on corporate tax law, with a focus on private equity and other transactional tax matters. He advises fund sponsors and public and private companies on the tax aspects of domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, debt and equity investments. Zaragoza’s experience expands to representing both issuers and underwriters in connection with securities offerings.
“The prospect of working with such a talented and well-respected team is exciting. I look forward to further enhancing the firm’s sizeable experience and recognition in this area and to working closely with clients who may benefit from my experience,” says Choi.
“This is a great opportunity to leverage Greenberg Traurig’s national platform to expand my growing practice,” says Zaragoza.
Choi received his JD from University of Chicago Law School. He has his Masters in Engineering in Computer Science and his BS, cum laude, in Computer Science from Cornell University. Choi joins Greenberg Traurig from Ernst & Young, where he served as a Senior Manager, National Tax – Partnership Transaction Planning.
Zaragoza received his JD from Yale Law School. He has a PhD in Philosophy from Princeton University and a BA, magna cum laude, with a Distinction in Philosophy from Yale University. Zaragoza joins Greenberg Traurig from Ropes & Gray.
