Atty. Edward E. Gonzalez
Edward Gonzalez handles the tax aspects of a variety of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, U.S. and non-U.S. financial instruments, leveraged buyouts, private equity investments, cross-border financial transactions, debt restructurings, asset-based financings, derivatives and tax controversies. Mr.
Tax Law Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Edward E. Gonzalez at a Glance
Edward E. Gonzalez is a tax attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1979) and Princeton University (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Edward E. Gonzalez
- Edward Gonzalez handles the tax aspects of a variety of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, U.S. and non-U.S. financial instruments, leveraged buyouts, private equity investments, cross-border financial transactions, debt restructurings, asset-based financings, derivatives and tax controversies
- Mr. Gonzalez has advised investment banks, corporations and investment partnerships in the structuring of various acquisitions, financings and refinancings
- He also has represented Australian, Japanese, Latin American and European corporations in structuring their investments in the United States, and non-U.S. issuers in raising capital in the United States
- Mr. Gonzalez has worked in the development of innovative financial products such as “tracking stock” (General Motors Class E Stock), 100-year debt, trust preferred securities, financial institution regulatory capital products for both U.S. and non-U.S. financial institutions, and “basket D” securities
- He has worked on issues raised by offshore funds investing in the United States, and he has worked extensively with real estate investment trusts (REITs) including the development of the first timber REIT
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Edward E. Gonzalez's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward E. Gonzalez handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Tax Law in New York
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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Why Clients in New York Choose Edward E. Gonzalez
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Edward E. Gonzalez's practice in the field of tax.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, The State Bar of California and New York, New York State Bar Association, Edward E. Gonzalez can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means Edward E. Gonzalez's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Edward E. Gonzalez attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Edward E. Gonzalez Handles in New York
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