BOSTON – March 12, 2021 – As part of its strategy to grow key practices, global law firm Greenberg Traurig welcomes Joseph J. Curran as a shareholder in its Boston office as part of its Global Tax Practice. Curran focuses his practice on the taxation of corporations (C and S) and partnerships, including the tax consequences of taxable and tax-free mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and debt and equity financings.
“Joe’s expertise will allow him to work closely with our transactional practice groups. Given our strengths in these areas, his addition is an important step in the further development of our global practice,” said William R. Siegel, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Tax Practice. “Joe has deep experience with structuring complicated deals, so we are excited to have Joe join our team.”
Additionally, Curran advises issuers and underwriters in public and private equity and debt offerings, and he has experience advising emerging companies, private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and tax-exempt organizations. He joins from Latham & Watkins.
“We welcome Joe to the Boston office and appreciate his years of experience in the tax area that is key to our clients and in which we are already strong, in keeping with the firm’s growth strategy,” said David J. Dykeman and Terence P. McCourt, co-managing shareholders of the firm’s Boston office.
“Greenberg Traurig’s platform, focus on being a ‘one-stop’ legal service provider, and leading private equity practice represent a great fit with my practice, my clients, and my experience,” Curran said. “I look forward to working with my new colleagues and introducing clients to the many award-winning practices here.”
Curran holds an LL.M. in Taxation and a J.D., cum laude, from the Georgetown University Law Center and a B.S.F.S., cum laude, from Georgetown University. He served as a Judicial Intern for the Hon. Timothy Hillman in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.