Overview
James Yoon advises high-net worth individuals and family offices on U.S. inbound investment structures, trust planning, and international tax compliance, including pre-immigration planning, expatriation, and FIRPTA considerations. He provides strategic guidance on both income and transfer tax planning to help clients optimize their U.S. and cross-border investments. James has experience advising clients on foreign information reporting obligations that includes FATCA compliance, as well as providing cross-border tax guidance for M&A transactions involving multinational families and family-controlled investment platforms. In addition, he has negotiated limited partnership agreements and fund formation documents.
Education and Credentials
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., Dean's List, 2020
- University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, J.D., 2017
- Baruch College, M.S., 2012
- Yonsei University, B.E., 2009
Admissions
- State of New York
- District of Columbia