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José Rafael Reyes

Jose Rafael Reyes is a partner at Morgan & Morgan and heads the Taxation practice group of the firm. Mr. Reyes has over ten years of experience handling complex legal and tax matters. He regularly advises clients from multiple industries in connection with international taxation, tax planning, transfer pricing, regulatory compliance, proceedings before local tax authorities, and representation before the Administrative Tax Court. Prior to joining the firm´s legal team, Mr. Reyes was a partner in an important local firm specializing in corporate law, tax, real estate, and other related matters. He also worked as a partner in a renowned international accounting and tax planning services firm. Mr. Reyes obtained an LL.B. from the School of Law of Universidad Catolica Santa Maria La Antigua in Panama; and an LL.M. from the School of Law of Tulane University, New Orleans (awarded with the Harry F. Stiles scholarship). He also participated in the Harvard Law School's Instructional Program for Lawyers. Furthermore, Mr. Reyes holds a degree in Taxation from Universidad Especializada del Contador Publico Autorizado (UNESCPA) and has participated in seminars on International Tax Law and Transfer Pricing at the International Tax Center Leiden in The Netherlands; and on International Tax Planning from the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBDF) in Prague, Czech Republic. Mr. Reyes is admitted to practice law in the Republic of Panama. · Morgan & Morgan

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About

José Rafael Reyes is a partner at Morgan & Morgan and heads the firm's Taxation practice group, with over ten years' experience handling complex legal and tax matters. He advises clients on international taxation, tax planning, transfer pricing, regulatory compliance, and represents clients before local tax authorities and the Administrative Tax Court.

Practice areas

TaxInternational TaxTransfer PricingTax LitigationRegulatory ComplianceCorporate / M&AReal Estate

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Expertise

International taxationTax planningTransfer pricingTax controversy and administrative tax proceedingsRegulatory complianceCorporate lawReal estate

Education

  • LL.B., School of Law, Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua (Panama)
  • LL.M., Tulane University School of Law (awarded the Harry F. Stiles scholarship)
  • Degree in Taxation, Universidad Especializada del Contador Público Autorizado (UNESCPA)
  • Harvard Law School Instructional Program for Lawyers (participant)
  • Seminar on International Tax Law and Transfer Pricing, International Tax Center Leiden
  • International Tax Planning program, International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD), Prague

Admissions

  • Republic of Panama