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North America

North America, combining Canada, the USA, Mexico and the Caribbean and central American nations, is one of the world's dominant economic blocs. Total wealth in North America was US$22.2 trillion in 2021, with nearly 7 million high net worth individuals amongst a total population of 596 million citizens. This concentration of wealthy individuals is based on a very diverse range of sectors and the region remains an international stronghold for the future of wealth creation.

We are proud to work with many of the leading families and corporations in North America, servicing them on their business, personal and philanthropic needs from our seven office locations in the US and other international locations as needed.

Track record

Australian A-list celebrity

Withers represented an Australian celebrity in the acquisition of US real estate assets through an inbound holding structure.

Strategic restructuring for US-Australian and US-Canadian-Australian executives

Withers advised two executives and their families in the strategic restructuring of their global assets and income to mitigate adverse tax consequences to their existing global estate structures.

Ultra-high net worth US citizens relocating to Australia and New Zealand

Withers advised ultra-high net worth US citizens in relocating from the United States to New Zealand and Australia. This matter involved the restructuring of domestic trusts and business holdings to mitigate cross-border tax and estate administration complexities. 

US-citizen spouse of an Australian investment firm founder

Withers represented the US-citizen spouse of an Australian investment firm founder in their cross-border US-Australian estate planning.

Advised F1 driver and family office on the restructuring of global personal and professional business entity structuring

Advised fashion personality in connection with the investment and creation of personal cosmetics collection

Advised founder of luxury brand in connection with personal brand management matters and strategic investments

Advised various professional sports general managers and head coaches and NCAA Division 1 head coaches in connection with employment contracts

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John Serio

John Serio

Partner | Boston

John Serio

Partner | Boston

IP, commercial and technology

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Alan M. Witlen

Alan M. Witlen

Partner | Los Angeles

Alan M. Witlen

Partner | Los Angeles

International corporate tax

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Naomita Yadav

Naomita Yadav

Partner | San Francisco

Naomita Yadav

Partner | San Francisco

Trust, estates and charitable planning

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Doron S. Goldstein

Doron S. Goldstein

Partner | US Head of Data Innovation, Privacy and Cybersecurity | New York

Doron S. Goldstein

Partner | US Head of Data Innovation, Privacy and Cybersecurity | New York

Corporate

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Samantha Klein

Samantha Klein

Partner | Los Angeles

Samantha Klein

Partner | Los Angeles

Divorce and family

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Andrew Gay

Andrew Gay

Partner | Boston

Andrew Gay

Partner | Boston

Corporate

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Ann M. Wicks

Ann M. Wicks

Partner | San Francisco

Ann M. Wicks

Partner | San Francisco

Corporate

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Loretta C. Thompson

Loretta C. Thompson

Partner | Los Angeles

Loretta C. Thompson

Partner | Los Angeles

Commercial real estate

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