Bio

David brings creative thinking to the negotiation table as well as to internal compliance systems. He is known for his success in developing and implementing practical solutions to tax and regulatory requirements that avoid disruption of business processes and minimize tax friction. David has deep experience in business combinations and restructurings, including REIT formation and conversion transactions, with expertise in "operationalizing" REIT structures in nontraditional real estate verticals. His practice focuses on structuring real estate transactions, including REIT transactions, structuring mergers and acquisitions, international tax planning for multinational clients and other tax planning for business entities. Prior to joining Sullivan, David concentrated on corporate law, primarily mergers and acquisitions, securities law and advice to private companies.