Peter Connors, a tax partner in the New York office, focuses his practice on cross-border transactions. He also has extensive experience in related areas of tax law, including asset securitization, financial transactions, corporate reorganizations, and private equity investments. A significant portion of his practice involves tax controversy, including representation of taxpayers before the U.S. Tax Court. According to Chambers, he is "admired by peers for the strength of his activity in the field of cross-border transactions."
Mr. Connors is the Regent for the Second Circuit of the American College of Tax Counsel.
Before joining Orrick, Mr. Connors was a principal in the International Tax Services Group of Ernst & Young in New York.
Education:
LL.M., Tax, New York University School of Law
J.D., University of Richmond School of Law
Bloomberg Tax Management Portfolios
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The Mark-To-Market Rules of Section 475 (Portfolio 543)
This Portfolio analyzes the income tax consequences of the mark-to-market rules of §475 for securities and commodities held by dealers and traders.
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The Branch-Related Taxes of Section 884 (Portfolio 6480)
This Portfolio analyzes the branch-related taxes of §884, i.e., the branch profits tax, the branch level interest withholding tax, and the excess interest tax.