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Omer Harel

U.S. Tax Counsel, London

"I am an experienced U.S. tax lawyer based in London with a broad range practice focused on advising on U.S. tax consequences of international capital markets offerings and cross-border financing arrangements."

Overview

Professional experience

Education and qualifications

Published works

Overview

Omer frequently advises issuers and underwriters on the U.S. tax aspects of various securities offerings such as initial public offerings and other equity offerings, investment grade, high yield and convertible debt issuances and various liability management transactions (exchange offers, tender offers and consent solicitations) with a particular focus on the European and Asian markets. Omer also frequently advises on the U.S. tax aspects of cross-border financing arrangements and derivatives, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures as well as private equity portfolio investments.

Professional experience

Prior to joining Linklaters, Omer worked for over a decade in the New York and London offices of another major international firm.

Education and qualifications

Omer holds an LL.B. from Tel Aviv University (Magna Cum Laude) and an LL.M. (International Tax) from the University of Michigan.

Published works

  • Taxation of Investments in U.S. Real Estate (Hebrew) Missim Kaf-Vav/3 A-19 · Jun 1, 2012
  • Rethinking the U.S. Estate Tax on Nonresident Aliens 64 Tax Notes Int'l 77, Oct 3, 2011