Brian B. Gibney
JD, LLM, Director - National Tax - CohnReznick Advisory LLC
Brian B. Gibney is a director in the Tax practice specializing in corporate tax. He is one of the leading transaction attorneys in the nation specializing in tax free reorganizations; taxable acquisitions; and dispositions, spinoffs, and internal restructurings.
Experience and credentials
Focuses on tax structuring for companies in all industries served by the firm
Was previously a partner in the national tax department at a Big Four firm for 24 years. He served as a subject matter expert in the transaction advisory services group and focused on analyzing, structuring, and characterizing multistep corporate transactions involving U.S. and foreign corporations
Serves as a frequent speaker at internal conferences, as well as for events held by the Tax Executives Institute and various professional organizations
Has been published in leading industry publications, which include Taxes Magazine, Journal of Taxation, and Commercial Law Journal
Initiated and led a monthly cross-border M&A call for that firm’s internal network, which discussed developments, planning, and international tax strategies. He also served as an independent reviewer in the M&A area of third-party opinions
Began career at the Internal Revenue Services as an attorney in the Reorganization Branch. At the IRS, drafted and reviewed private letter rulings and technical advice, participated in the research and resolution of issues at conferences with other branches of the Chief Counsel and the Department of the Treasury, and participated in the drafting and development of Regulations with Treasury Department attorneys
Licensed attorney in the District of Columbia, as well as an inactive licensed attorney in Massachusetts and New Jersey
Served as an adjunct professor at Georgetown Law School from 1994 to 1999
Education
B.A., History – Boston University
JD – New England Law
Master of Law, Taxation – Boston University Law School
Professional affiliations
International Fiscal Association
ABA Section of Taxation
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