Babak Nikravesh focuses his practice on investment transactions and international tax planning. He advises institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, public sector pension funds, social security funds, and other global organizations, on investments in the United States and abroad. He structures inbound and outbound investment transactions across diverse asset classes, including funds, co-investments, and direct investments in private equity, infrastructure, venture capital, private credit, and real estate, and works closely with sponsors and managers of investment funds on formation, operational matters, and investments. He also represents universities and endowments on cross-border activities.
Education:
M.A., Stanford University (1998)
LL.M., London School of Economics and Political Science (1997)
Summer Session, The Hague Academy of International Law (1996)
J.D., UCLA School of Law (1996)
B.A., University of California, Berkeley (1992)
Tax Management Portfolios™
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U.S. Income Taxation of Foreign Governments, International Organizations, Central Banks, and Their Employees (Portfolio 6520)
This Portfolio discusses primarily the income tax exemptions under §892, §893 and §895.