karina leguay

Analyzed and wrote legal reports (Procedural tax law practice). Assisted in French Government Tax audit. Researched French Tax Law Jurisprudence for individual and business cases Provided tax planning, including; direct and indirect tax, corporate and investment transactions. Completed tax forms and provided tax law research and interpretation. Worked in legal actions or in a manner to legitimately minimize the client’s tax obligations (tax planning).

* Litigated a variety of tax disputes. * Executed petitions for a writ of mandamus and appeals in tax litigation (Federal and state courts). * Managed tax disputes for clients throughout Brazil, focusing on the South and Southeast of Brazil. * Prepared and amended tax returns to conform with evolving law. * Conducted studies and provided legal orientation in specific fiscal cases, e.g., corporate and partnership taxation.

* Provided legal counseling in Accounting Audit. * Managed team of 4 lawyers, 3 paralegal and 2 trainees. * Analyzed the impact of various individual and corporate tax planning mechanisms. * Wrote commercial contracts, creation of partnerships and incorporations, M&A transaction. * Counsel regarding legislation and regulation -- Federal and State tax, social contributions.

Managed the global compliance and consulting services related to U.S. Individual (Expatriate) and Foreign National (Inpatriate) taxation. Advised on complex employer and employee tax issues relating to cross-border workers. Provided tax equalization and other assignment related consulting services. Provided US payroll consulting services. Established day-to-day contact with executive level assignees and relationship with client coordinators.

Oversee and manage the delivery of Global Mobility tax services, including working with the Global Mobility team, internal partners (corporate tax, finance, payroll, legal, stock program), and external tax services providers

Managed the global compliance and consulting services related to U.S. Individual (Expatriate) and Foreign National (Inpatriate) taxation. Reviewed US Federal and State individual income tax returns for high-net worth individuals. Reviewed U.S. estimated tax calculations. Conducted extensive tax research and reviewed written correspondence related to U.S. tax laws. Prepared written answers to the IRS notices and audit. Reviewed tax equalization settlement, and gross-up calculations, global payroll review, assignment cost projection and tax optimization. Managed the monthly and annually hypothetical tax calculations.. Supervised and trained staff associate. Established day-to-day contact with executive level assignees and relationship with client coordinators.