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Doug is an international tax partner in Sullivan’s Boston office and the leader of the firm’s Tax Practice Group. For nearly three decades, clients in a wide range of industries, including financial services, life sciences, manufacturing, private equity, and technology, have relied on him to structure outbound investments, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, financing strategies, and foreign holding company structures, with a particular emphasis on U.S.-based clients investing abroad and non-U.S. clients entering the U.S. market. His experience ranges from leading a worldwide team of advisors in a 20-country restructuring of the foreign operations of a $2 billion public manufacturer to advising sovereign wealth funds and foreign pension plans on their U.S. investments, and a transaction he advised on earned Cross-Border Deal of the Year honors at the 2021 M&A Advisor Awards. He is the author of International M&A and Joint Ventures: Key U.S. Taxation Issues (LexisNexis, 2026), a comprehensive treatise on the U.S. tax aspects of cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. He also advises clients through Sullivan’s Fintech & Blockchain Group on the tax implications of multi-jurisdictional cryptocurrency and fintech ventures.
Doug’s work has earned recognition from the leading guides to the legal profession: he is ranked in Chambers USA, named a Leading Partner for International Tax by The Legal 500 U.S., recognized in International Tax Review’s World Tax guide for more than a decade, named a Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyer based on nominations from senior in-house counsel, and repeatedly selected for Best Lawyers in America and Massachusetts Super Lawyers. Before joining Sullivan in 2007, he spent a decade in international tax at two leading global accounting firms. Doug is a Lecturer in Law at Boston University School of Law’s Graduate Tax Program, where he has taught Inbound International Taxation for the past fifteen years. Extensively published on U.S. international tax, he is also frequently quoted in leading tax publications, including Law360 Tax Authority, Bloomberg Tax, and International Tax Review. He has presented on international tax topics around the world, from Helsinki to Tel Aviv, for organizations including Tax Executives Institute, the American Bar Association, Financial Executives International, and the International Fiscal Association.
Doug is an international tax partner in Sullivan’s Boston office and the leader of the firm’s Tax Practice Group. For nearly three decades, clients in a wide range of industries, including financial services, life sciences, manufacturing, private equity, and technology, have relied on him to structure outbound investments, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, financing strategies, and foreign holding company structures, with a particular emphasis on U.S.-based clients investing abroad and non-U.S. clients entering the U.S. market. His experience ranges from leading a worldwide team of advisors in a 20-country restructuring of the foreign operations of a $2 billion public manufacturer to advising sovereign wealth funds and foreign pension plans on their U.S. investments, and a transaction he advised on earned Cross-Border Deal of the Year honors at the 2021 M&A Advisor Awards. He is the author of International M&A and Joint Ventures: Key U.S. Taxation Issues (LexisNexis, 2026), a comprehensive treatise on the U.S. tax aspects of cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. He also advises clients through Sullivan’s Fintech & Blockchain Group on the tax implications of multi-jurisdictional cryptocurrency and fintech ventures.
Doug’s work has earned recognition from the leading guides to the legal profession: he is ranked in Chambers USA, named a Leading Partner for International Tax by The Legal 500 U.S., recognized in International Tax Review’s World Tax guide for more than a decade, named a Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyer based on nominations from senior in-house counsel, and repeatedly selected for Best Lawyers in America and Massachusetts Super Lawyers. Before joining Sullivan in 2007, he spent a decade in international tax at two leading global accounting firms. Doug is a Lecturer in Law at Boston University School of Law’s Graduate Tax Program, where he has taught Inbound International Taxation for the past fifteen years. Extensively published on U.S. international tax, he is also frequently quoted in leading tax publications, including Law360 Tax Authority, Bloomberg Tax, and International Tax Review. He has presented on international tax topics around the world, from Helsinki to Tel Aviv, for organizations including Tax Executives Institute, the American Bar Association, Financial Executives International, and the International Fiscal Association.
The environmental technology company, Nederman Holding AB, represented by Sullivan, recently acquired a leading industrial air filtration company RoboVent, significantly strengthening its North American position by becoming the number one player within the U.S. weld fume extraction segment. Sullivan has provided acquisition advice to Nederman since 2017. Sullivan’s Environment & Natural Resources group handled preparation of environmental provisions of the purchase agreement and disclosure schedules and advised as to regulatory compliance at the target company.
Michael J. Student, Avinash R. Rao, Amy E. Sheridan, Erika L. Todd, Douglas S. Stransky and Ida J. Vanto
In November 2021, Sullivan together with its clients Merger & Acquisition Services, Inc., and International Transportation Marine Office, LLC (ITMA) received the Cross-Border Deal of the Year ($50 to $100 million) Award, at the 20th Annual M&A Advisor Awards in New York City. The award was given for the sale of ITMA to MS Amlin Underwriting Limited, a UK company. Don Kaitz retained his role as chairman of Arizona-headquartered ITMA, and the business continued to be led by Eric Kaitz, Chief Executive Officer. Earlier in 2021, Douglas Stransky and Michael Student, along with Merger & Acquisition Services Inc., advised ITMA and the Kaitzes.
Partner and head of Sullivan's International Tax Group, Douglas Stransky, commented, "We are thrilled to receive this honor and be together in-person with our clients and friends, Merger & Acquisition Services, Inc. and Don and Eric Kaitz, and proud to have collaborated with them on this sale."
Douglas S. Stransky and Michael J. Student
On August 14, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved proposed rule changes by the New York Stock Exchange LLC (NYSE) and NYSE American LLC (NYSE American) to adopt a new continued listing requirement imposing a minimum trading price of $0.25 per share. This approval follows the SEC’s recent approval of Nasdaq’s new $5 million Market Value of Listed Securities continued listing requirement and reflects a broader trend by the
Any contractual commitment involves risk, but for bonuses and commission plans, wage and tax laws multiply that risk through statutory penalties and, in some cases, automatic multiple damages. A carefully designed compensation plan encourages strong performance while protecting against an expensive surprise. Automatic Penalties for Wage Violations If the description of an incentive compensation plan arrangement does not match what the business intended, or it was drafted casually or was not reviewed
Geoffrey Wynne will moderate a panel discussion "Structuring commodity trade finance deals in 2026 and beyond" at the second 2026 Sullivan and Trade Treasury Payments’ (TTP) co-hosted Trade and Commodity Finance Breakfast Club, to be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 08.30 – 10.00 am at The Lansdowne Club in London. For the first time, the average commodity finance deal has crossed the $1 billion mark. Despite turbulence in the supply
Boston, MA – Sullivan & Worcester has been shortlisted for the International Tax Review (ITR) Americas Tax Awards 2026 for Massachusetts Tax Firm of the Year. Nominees will be recognized and winners will be announced at the ITR Americas Tax Awards gala on October 29, 2026, in New York. The annual ITR Americas Tax Awards celebrate the most accomplished and distinguished tax and transfer pricing teams across 35 jurisdictions worldwide. In
Alexandra Wannop will moderate a virtual panel discussion hosted by the Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts (REBA) Title Insurance & National Affairs Section on September 15, 2026. The webinar will address key differences in clearing title to registered land compared with recorded land, including practical considerations for identifying and resolving title issues early in a transaction. The panel will also discuss common scenarios requiring Land Court approval and provide practical
When people hear “litigation,” they usually think about trials, dramatic cross-examinations and disputes beyond repair. They do not typically think about prevention. Yet one of the most valuable things a litigator can do is help avoid litigation altogether. At first glance, the concept may seem counterintuitive. Why would litigators want to reduce litigation? The answer is straightforward: it’s often in the best interest of their clients. While litigation is sometimes necessary, it
Sullivan represented BridgeAthletic, a leading strength and conditioning software platform, in its acquisition by VALD, a global provider of human performance technology. The acquisition brings together BridgeAthletic's program design and athlete management platform with VALD's objective measurement technology and performance data capabilities, creating a more comprehensive and connected platform for coaches and performance professionals. The transaction follows VALD's recent acquisition of GymAware and expands its capabilities across the full performance lifecycle,
Sullivan will serve as one of the sponsors of the FACC-NY Strategic Forum 2026, taking place on September 10th at Scandinavia House in New York. The forum brings together leaders from business, technology, public policy and innovation to explore how Finnish companies are building competitive advantage and succeeding in the U.S. market. Michael Student, Mike Palmisciano and Joonas Aho will attend the event, which will feature discussions on leadership, innovation, public-private
Douglas S. Stransky, partner and leader of the Tax Practice Group, has published the second post in his series for the LexisNexis blog, examining the U.S. tax consequences that surface when a cross-border joint venture ends. Using a hypothetical 50/50 venture between a U.S. manufacturer and a German strategic investing through a U.S. corporate blocker, the post explains how the Section 704(c) method choice buried in boilerplate moves real money between
(Originally distributed via Access Newswire on September 3, 2026.) New York, NY – Sullivan & Worcester is expanding its international capital markets platform with a focused initiative to help Japanese companies evaluate and pursue opportunities to access U.S. investors and capital markets. As part of that initiative the firm will serve as a Gold Sponsor of the Japan Go IPO Summit, taking place on September 16, 2026, in Tokyo. Hosted by
On August 14, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved proposed rule changes by the New York Stock Exchange LLC (NYSE) and NYSE American LLC (NYSE American) to adopt a new continued listing requirement imposing a minimum trading price of $0.25 per share. This approval follows the SEC’s recent approval of Nasdaq’s new $5 million Market Value of Listed Securities continued listing requirement and reflects a broader trend by the
Any contractual commitment involves risk, but for bonuses and commission plans, wage and tax laws multiply that risk through statutory penalties and, in some cases, automatic multiple damages. A carefully designed compensation plan encourages strong performance while protecting against an expensive surprise. Automatic Penalties for Wage Violations If the description of an incentive compensation plan arrangement does not match what the business intended, or it was drafted casually or was not reviewed
Geoffrey Wynne will moderate a panel discussion "Structuring commodity trade finance deals in 2026 and beyond" at the second 2026 Sullivan and Trade Treasury Payments’ (TTP) co-hosted Trade and Commodity Finance Breakfast Club, to be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 08.30 – 10.00 am at The Lansdowne Club in London. For the first time, the average commodity finance deal has crossed the $1 billion mark. Despite turbulence in the supply
Boston, MA – Sullivan & Worcester has been shortlisted for the International Tax Review (ITR) Americas Tax Awards 2026 for Massachusetts Tax Firm of the Year. Nominees will be recognized and winners will be announced at the ITR Americas Tax Awards gala on October 29, 2026, in New York. The annual ITR Americas Tax Awards celebrate the most accomplished and distinguished tax and transfer pricing teams across 35 jurisdictions worldwide. In
Alexandra Wannop will moderate a virtual panel discussion hosted by the Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts (REBA) Title Insurance & National Affairs Section on September 15, 2026. The webinar will address key differences in clearing title to registered land compared with recorded land, including practical considerations for identifying and resolving title issues early in a transaction. The panel will also discuss common scenarios requiring Land Court approval and provide practical
When people hear “litigation,” they usually think about trials, dramatic cross-examinations and disputes beyond repair. They do not typically think about prevention. Yet one of the most valuable things a litigator can do is help avoid litigation altogether. At first glance, the concept may seem counterintuitive. Why would litigators want to reduce litigation? The answer is straightforward: it’s often in the best interest of their clients. While litigation is sometimes necessary, it
