Withers Bergman LLP/ Withers LLP

About this office:

In early 2002, Bergman, Horowitz & Reynolds, P.C. (established in New Haven, Connecticut in 1962) merged with Withers (founded in London, England in 1890) to form Withers Bergman LLP in the United States and Withers LLP in the United Kingdom and the rest of the world. The unified firm created the first international law firm dedicated to the personal, business and philanthropic interests of successful individuals, their families and advisers. The firm's 81 principals, who are supported by more than 120 lawyers, have unparalleled experience in tax, trust and estate planning, as well as litigation, employment, family law and other legal issues facing high net worth individuals. The firm has offices in New Haven, New York and Greenwich.

Practice restricted to Federal, State and Foreign Taxation. Estate Planning, Probate, Corporation, Financing, Employee Benefits, Pension and Profit Sharing Law. Real Estate, Commercial, Wills, Trust and Estates.

Update on the 2009 U.S.-France Protocol: Potential Significant Changes in the U.S.-France Income Tax Treaty
Sanford J. Davis, Mitchell R. Kops, October 23, 2009
On July 20, 2009 the French Senate adopted a bill to ratify a protocol (the "Protocol") to the 1994 U.S. - France income tax treaty (last amended in 2004) (the "Treaty"). On September 9, 2009 President Obama delivered the Protocol to the U.S. Senate for advice and consent.

Significant Changes to the US-France Tax Treaty Protocol
Sanford J. Davis, Mitchell R. Kops, October 21, 2009
On July 20, 2009 the French Senate adopted a bill to ratify a protocol (the "Protocol") to the 1994 U.S.-France income tax treaty (last amended in 2004) (the "Treaty"). On September 9, 2009 President Obama delivered the Protocol to the U.S. Senate for advice and consent.

Charitable Incorporated Organisations Move One Step Closer
Chris Priestley, October 14, 2009
The Charities Act 2006 (the 'Act') promised a new corporate structure designed specifically for charities - the Charitable Incorporated Organisation ("CIO").

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