Bio

As head of Pierce Atwood's Tax practice, Robert Ravenelle has extensive experience in the planning, negotiation, and tax structuring for mergers and acquisitions. He works closely with members of our Business Practice Group to ensure that clients obtain the most economic and tax efficient transaction results possible. Rob's prior experience practicing as a Certified Public Accountant brings unique skills that enhance the value of our services in deal transactions, from mergers to renewable energy tax equity financing to succession planning of closely held businesses. In addition to his M&A expertise, Rob is an expert in non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements, frequently counseling on and drafting cutting edge plans for both closely held and public clients. Rob also regularly provides advice to tax-exempt organizations including formation, compliance, private investment and related issues. While in law school, Rob was recruited by KPMG (Peat Marwick) to work in their Portland, Maine tax office where he became certified as a public accountant. During his ten years of service in public accounting, he acquired extensive experience in analyzing the tax impacts of deal transactions, tax return preparation, and IRS controversy resolution. In 1997, he brought these skills along to Pierce Atwood, where he has brought them to bear on scores of transactions of all types.