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Sandra Spector
Of Counsel

Sandra Spector

Of Counsel

Sandra entered the practice of law following nine years of service in the United States Air Force.

Her experience includes corporate taxation, international tax planning, cross-border mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations, post-acquisition integrations, inbound and outbound investments, transfer pricing, anti-money laundering, fintech, and entertainment law. She has also represented clients in matters related to residency and employment taxes, as well as executive compensation.

In addition to tax, Sandra has represented clients in routine corporate matters and advised on the provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act.

Sandra lives in Oakland. When she’s not in the office, you may find her at her art studio at Hunter’s Point Shipyards or listening to music at a Bay Area venue.

Experience

  • Advises multinational companies on international tax issues involving controlled foreign corporations and Subpart F income, passive foreign investment entities, BEAT, foreign tax credits, foreign investment in U.S. real property, withholding taxes, and the availability of treaty benefits.

  • Provides transfer pricing analysis and documentation in support of various intercompany transactions.

  • Advises clients entering emerging markets such as China and India, as well as clients setting up operations in the European Union, with particular expertise in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.

  • Advises clients on matters related to expatriation.

  • Represents individuals before the California Franchise Tax Board in residency determinations.

  • Structures cash and deferred compensation arrangements, reviews settlement agreements, employment and independent contractor agreements, and benefit plan documents to ensure compliance with tax law.

  • Structures inbound investment for early-stage companies.

  • Provides business and tax advice related to business mergers, acquisitions, and sales.

  • Provides advice to multinational clients on the application of the Bank Secrecy Act.

Credentials

Admissions

  • State Bar of California

Education

  • J.D., University of California School of Law, 2001
  • B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1998

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