Richard S. Chase

Partner - Transaction Advisory Services – CohnReznick Advisory LLC

 Richard S. Chase has extensive experience as a tax specialist and attorney in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, tax due diligence, and tax structuring. 

Experience and credentials

Deep knowledge of tax due diligence and tax structuring processes and has evaluated tax risks associated with more than 1,500 proposed merger and acquisition transactions. These include both buy-side and sell-side deals ranging from $5 million to more than $5 billion
Industry experience includes automotive, consumer products, technology, health care, pharmaceutical, energy, real estate, financial services, media/marketing, manufacturing, retail services, construction, chemical, logistics, and food and beverage
Previously served as Managing Director – Transaction Tax Advisory Services Leader for a multinational financial consultancy firm In that role, helped firm’s TAS tax group grow by 500%. Oversaw federal/state income taxes, sales/use taxes, property taxes, payroll taxes, escheat/unclaimed property, and foreign tax risks for more than 1,500 proposed transactions
Experience includes working for a large private equity firm, helping manage more than 100 portfolio investments from a tax perspective

Education

B.S., Finance, University of Illinois
J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law
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