Atty. Babak Nikravesh
Babak Nikravesh focuses his practice on investment transactions and international tax planning. He advises institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, public sector pension funds, social security funds, and other global organizations, on investments in the United States and abroad.
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Babak Nikravesh is a Shareholder based in East Palo Alto, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, tax, international tax, and international. Admitted to practice in California (1998) and New York (1999). Educated at The London School of Economics and Political Science LL.M. University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law J.D. (—) and Stanford University M.A. University of California at Berkeley B.A. (—). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Elected Member, International Institute of Space Law •Board of Directors, Cal Alumni Association. Serands clients in East Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Babak Nikravesh focuses his practice on investment transactions and international tax planning
- He advises institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, public sector pension funds, social security funds, and other global organizations, on investments in the United States and abroad
- He structures inbound and outbound investment transactions across diverse asset classes, including funds, co-investments, and direct investments in private equity, infrastructure, venture capital, private credit, and real estate, and works closely with sponsors and managers of investment funds on formation, operational matters, and investments
- He also works closely with universities and endowments on their cross-border activities, and advises both investors and operators in the commercial space industry
- Babak is a member of the Board of Directors of the Cal Alumni Association
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Legal 500 United States •Tax: U.S
- Taxes, Non-Contentious, 2022 •Tax: International Tax, 2020 •Investment Funds: Private Equity Funds (Including Venture Capital), 2020 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Tax, 2015, 2016, 2019
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in East Palo Alto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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