Rich is an experienced tax attorney with a diverse practice advising clients on a broad range of federal income tax matters, including US and cross-border transactions, strategic tax planning, and complex business and investment structures. He counsels companies, private equity sponsors, founders, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, financings, real estate investments, and other business transactions, including qualified small business stock (QSBS) planning.
He also represents venture capital, real estate, and other sponsors, as well as limited partners, on partnership tax matters involving fund formation and investments, side letter negotiations, joint ventures, and restructurings.
Rich has significant experience with international tax matters, including cross-border investments, foreign income regimes such as the CFC and PFIC rules, and tax treaties. He also helps clients navigate the tax considerations associated with US and international growth strategies.
An active thought leader, Rich regularly writes and speaks on international tax developments, funds taxation, startup and investor tax incentives, and emerging issues affecting domestic and global business transactions.
Prior to joining Mintz, Rich was a partner in the tax practice of a global law firm.
Experience
Advised a New York-based transaction liability insurance broker on its sale to a UK-based global insurance broker, including a structure deferring US tax for founders, investors, and employees on equity consideration.
Advised a global real estate investment firm on the restructuring and formation of a 50/50 joint venture to develop a luxury multifamily project in Miami.
Advised a UK-based fleet electrification company on its acquisition of a California commercial electric truck fleet platform.
Advised a global food ingredients company on its two-step acquisition of a US gourmet butter producer, including a pre-closing restructuring and management rollover.
Advised a strategic minerals company on its cross-border acquisition of an industrial minerals company operating a bauxite mine in South America.
Advised the US subsidiary of a Paris-based global consulting firm on its acquisition of a US management and IT consulting firm, including an earn-out structure.
Advised an international software development and AI integration firm on its cross-border acquisition of businesses operating in the US, Poland, and India.
Advised a hospitality investment fund on the acquisition and financing of three luxury hotels in Texas.
Advised a sports ownership group on securing the first expansion franchise in a professional golf league.
Advised on tax structuring for foreign acquisitions of more than $1 billion in US commercial real estate.
Recognition & Awards
Legal 500: Recognized Lawyer – International Tax (2025)
Involvement
- Co-chair, Tax Committee, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
- Co-chair, Tax Committee, Asian American Bar Association of New York (2017)
- Member, Tax Section, New York State Bar Association
- Member, The International Tax Institute
- Member, The Foreign Activities of US Taxpayers Committee, Tax Section, American Bar Association