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Experience:
James Barry practices tax law. He represents US corporations and individuals in tax planning for foreign operations, as well as foreign corporations and individuals in tax planning for US operations. His work also includes advising US and foreign corporations in tax planning for restructuring of existing foreign and US corporate groups, spin-offs, and acquisitions of foreign and domestic corporations, including obtaining private letter rulings from the Internal Revenue Service.
James also represents offshore insurance companies, investment companies, and other foreign entities regarding US taxation of their income and related issues. He advises foreign corporations and individuals on tax planning for investments in US real estate, and he represents creditors and debtors in tax planning for workouts of financially troubled companies to minimize tax costs of restructuring and preserve tax attributes (including several detailed matters under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code).
In addition, James represents corporations and investment bankers regarding tax implications of issuing financial instruments and securitization, as well as the impact of the alternative minimum tax. His corporate tax work also encompasses a wide variety of state income, franchise, and sales tax matters, including nexus issues and the use of holding companies to minimize state taxes. In the area of tax controversy, James advises corporations and partnerships in litigation with IRS, and public charities in issues relating to tax-exempt status. He has been described as someone who is "very well versed in this highly technical area" (Chambers USA 2006).
Education:
DePaul University College of Law, JD with honors, 1985, DePaul University, BSc with high honors, 1982. | 