Atty. Babak Nikravesh

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.

East Palo Alto East Palo Alto 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Babak Nikravesh at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Babak Nikravesh's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Babak Nikravesh handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Tax Law

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International Tax

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Babak Nikravesh's law office located?
Babak Nikravesh's law practice is located in East Palo Alto, California. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Babak Nikravesh handle?
Babak Nikravesh focuses on business, tax, international tax, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Babak Nikravesh practiced law?
Babak Nikravesh has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Babak Nikravesh go to law school?
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Education

The London School of Economics and Political Science LL.M. University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
Stanford University M.A. University of California at Berkeley B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998
New York
Admitted: 1999

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