Richard S. Zarin

Partner

Working with businesses in industries such as media, financial services, aviation, shipping, and education, Richard S. Zarin counsels clients on tax matters involving international and US transactions. He also advises clients on ongoing tax planning. Richard’s experience includes mergers, acquisitions, the formation and operation of joint ventures, debt and equity restructurings, and securities offerings. In addition, he represents organizers of and investors in onshore and offshore investment funds and other alternative investment vehicles.

Extended Profile

Richard’s work with investment funds and alternative investment vehicles includes those with a range of investment objectives, including private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds.

Education

Columbia Law School, 1985, J.D.
Amherst College, 1981, B.A., Magna Cum Laude

Admissions

New York

Clerkships

Clerkship to Judge Max Rosenn of the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (1985 - 1986)

Awards and Affiliations

Ranked, Tax, New York, Chambers USA (2018, 2019)

Member, Practice Group of the Year, Tax, Law360 (2017)

International Law Office (ILO) Client Choice Award Winner (2011)

Ranked, Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2016, 2017)

Recommended, Tax: US taxes: non-contentious, The Legal 500 US (2018, 2019)