Business Details
22 Years
experience
Expert International Tax Attorney Services
Andrew Mitchel is a distinguished international tax attorney with over 36 years of experience in global tax planning and U.S. tax compliance. Our firm specializes in advising businesses and individuals on cross-border transactions, ensuring adherence to complex international tax laws. We serve accounting firms managing international clients, U.S. entities with foreign assets, and individuals navigating global tax obligations. Our expertise extends to relationships with tax advisors worldwide, enabling comprehensive solutions for multinational challenges. With a background as a Senior Manager of International Tax Planning at PepsiCo, Inc., we combine corporate insight with personalized service.Our team is committed to delivering practical, actionable advice, avoiding theoretical approaches in favor of real-world strategies. Recognized as a thought leader, Andrew is frequently quoted in major media outlets and speaks regularly on U.S. international tax matters. We prioritize transparency, ethical standards, and client-centric communication, ensuring clarity in even the most intricate tax scenarios. Our track record includes resolving high-stakes issues such as Subpart F income exposure and structuring tax-efficient international transactions. While we no longer accept new clients, our legacy of excellence continues to inform our advisory approach.
Services
International Tax Planning
Cross-Border Transaction Structuring
U.S. Tax Compliance
Global Tax Dispute Resolution
Corporate Tax Advisory
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- 36 years of specialized experience in international tax law
- Proven expertise in cross-border transaction structuring
- Former Senior Manager of International Tax Planning at PepsiCo
- Recognized authority quoted in Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg
- Global network of tax advisor relationships for comprehensive solutions
Associations and certifications
- International Fiscal Association
What people say
Invaluable expertise
Extremely practical advice
Saved thousands in penalties
Trusted advisor
Unmatched technical knowledge
Services
International Tax Planning
We develop customized international tax strategies to minimize liabilities while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Our services include structuring cross-border investments, advising on treaty benefits, and optimizing repatriation strategies. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of both U.S. and foreign tax systems, with a focus on long-term financial efficiency.
Cross-Border Transaction Structuring
Our team specializes in structuring multinational mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures to maximize tax efficiency. We analyze jurisdictional implications, design holding company frameworks, and implement anti-deferral regime compliance measures. Our approach balances regulatory requirements with commercial objectives for seamless international transactions.
U.S. Tax Compliance
We ensure compliance with complex U.S. international tax reporting requirements, including Forms 5471, 8938, and FBAR filings. Our services cover Subpart F income analysis, GILTI calculations, and PFIC reporting. We help clients avoid costly penalties through proactive compliance strategies and accurate documentation.
Global Tax Dispute Resolution
We represent clients in resolving international tax disputes with the IRS and foreign authorities. Our services include audit defense, voluntary disclosure programs, and competent authority assistance. With extensive experience in technical tax controversies, we negotiate favorable outcomes while minimizing exposure.
Corporate Tax Advisory
Our advisory services cover multinational corporate tax planning, including transfer pricing, permanent establishment analysis, and hybrid entity structuring. We assist with tax-efficient supply chain design and compliance with BEPS initiatives, ensuring alignment with both U.S. and international standards.
People
Andrew Mitchel
International Tax Attorney
Andrew Mitchel is a renowned international tax attorney with 36+ years of experience. Formerly a Senior Manager at PepsiCo, he specializes in cross-border transactions and U.S. tax compliance. A frequent media contributor, Andrew holds an LL.M. in Taxation from NYU and is admitted to the Connecticut bar.
Questions
What international tax services do you specialize in?
We focus on cross-border transaction structuring, U.S. compliance for global businesses, and resolving international tax disputes with expertise in Subpart F and GILTI regulations.
How can you help businesses with foreign operations?
We optimize tax efficiency for multinational operations through strategic structuring, treaty utilization, and compliance frameworks tailored to specific industry needs.
What experience do you have with IRS audits?
Andrew has successfully represented clients in numerous IRS audits involving complex international tax issues, including transfer pricing and foreign entity classification.
Do you work with individual taxpayers internationally?
Yes, we advise individuals with global assets on tax compliance, offshore disclosure programs, and structuring investments to minimize U.S. tax exposure.
What makes your firm different from big accounting firms?
Our boutique approach offers personalized service with Fortune 500-level expertise, avoiding cookie-cutter solutions in favor of customized international tax strategies.
