Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is pleased to announce that James N. Mastracchio has joined the Tax Practice Group as a partner in the Washington DC office, bolstering its tax controversy practice. Prior to joining Eversheds Sutherland, Mr. Mastracchio served as a partner and led the Civil Tax Controversy and Criminal Tax practices in the Washington DC office of Dentons.
“Jim is a terrific addition to our Tax practice,” said Eversheds Sutherland Co-CEO Mark D. Wasserman. “Jim is a leading adviser in civil and criminal tax investigations, and his more than 30 years of legal and professional experience managing and resolving federal tax controversies adds to our strength in tax.”
Mr. Mastracchio regularly represents clients in all phases of federal tax controversies, including examination and administrative appeals. His clients include corporations, financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals. His extensive experience includes debt versus equity, valuation disputes, accounting methods, tax shelters, structured tax products, insurance, informational return penalties, fraud penalties and other substantive tax issues.
In addition to helping clients navigate civil tax controversy, Mr. Mastracchio is widely recognized in matters relating to the US government’s efforts to combat tax fraud and evasion. He has represented banks, trust and securities companies, and global professional firms facing criminal tax investigations. He has assisted more than 450 individuals seeking advice in connection with the IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Programs. He also offers clients critical analysis concerning the resolution of international tax issues, including compliance with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reporting standards, and related intergovernmental agreements.
“Jim’s vast experience successfully advocating for clients in civil and criminal tax disputes and investigations before the IRS and other tax agencies greatly complements our global tax practice,” said Jeffrey A. Friedman, Partner and US Tax Practice Group Leader. “Jim’s addition enhances the service to our clients nationally and abroad, and we are very pleased to have him as our partner.”
Eversheds Sutherland’s tax practice is composed of more than 100 attorneys representing many of the world’s largest corporations—including more than 35 of the Fortune 100—in every industry sector and in virtually every area of tax law, on the federal, international, state and local levels. By virtue of the size of its tax practice and its varied client base, Eversheds Sutherland is active in every area of taxation—from planning the most complex corporate tax transactions to representing taxpayers in administrative and judicial tax controversies.
Source: us.eversheds-sutherland.com
