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Chris Kotarba
International/Crypto Tax Advisor
Chris Kotarba, also known as "Chris K," is a Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal Tax, based in Miami.23 He specializes in international tax, with a focus on planning, structuring, and transfer pricing for multinational companies of all sizes, both for outbound and inbound operations.12
Professional Experience
Chris Kotarba has extensive experience working with clients across various industries, including:
- Technology (software and hardware)
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medical devices
- Financial services
- Retail2
He has developed specialized expertise in transactions involving digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies, NFTs, token offerings, DAOs, and DeFi.2
Previous Work
Before joining Alvarez & Marsal, Chris spent eight years as an attorney with DLA Piper in Palo Alto. During his time there, he:
- Led over a dozen global expansion and corporate restructuring projects
- Focused on US companies with Asian operations
- Closed a high-profile joint venture in China
- Assisted companies in onshoring their IP to the US
- Was briefly seconded to DLA Piper's Hong Kong office, working with Asian companies expanding to the US12
Education and Qualifications
Chris Kotarba holds the following educational qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Columbia Law School
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) in taxation from NYU School of Law12
He is admitted to practice law in California, New York, and Massachusetts.12
Professional Associations
Chris has been actively involved in professional organizations:
- Former President of the Bay Area Young Tax Lawyers
- Former President of the San Francisco Foreign Tax Club2
Chris Kotarba's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username chris-kotarba-9315a32a.3
