Mitchell R. Kops

Partner

  • Education: University of Virginia, B.A. • Fordham University School of Law, J.D. • New York University School of Law, Taxation, LL.M.
  • Admitted: State of NY, 1995 • State of ME, 1999 • State of CT, 2001 • Registered Foreign Lawyer in the UK, 2004
  • Year joined: 2000
  • Year became partner: 2004
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Overview

Mitchell advises on U.S. income tax and business planning matters for individuals, closely-held partnerships and corporations and other business and investment entities. He also advises on U.S. income tax matters in connection with domestic and cross-border transactions.

Mitchell heads a practice-group at the firm that focuses on U.S. income tax and investment structuring and issues of particular importance to investment funds and fund principals. 

He is also admitted to practice in the United States Tax Court.

Publications and speaking engagements

  • Co-author of "Section 409A Deferred Compensation Update," Withers Bergman LLP Briefing Notes, September 2008.
  • Co-author of "New U.S./U.K. Income Tax Treaty Enters into Force," Withers Bergman LLP Briefing Notes, April 2003.

Memberships

  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • Maine Bar Association
  • New York Bar Association
  • Connecticut Hedge Fund Association