Tax Law
Robert B. "Rob" Ravenelle
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
As head of Pierce Atwood's Tax practice, Rob 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.
Overview
- Boston University School of Law, L.L.M., Taxation, Valedictorian
- University of Maine, J.D.
- Bates College, B.A., High Honors
- United States, Maine
- Portland Nordic Ski Club - Board member
- University of Maine School of Law - Adjunct professor of tax law
- United States, Maine
- Portland Nordic Ski Club - Board member
- University of Maine School of Law - Adjunct professor of tax law
- Boston University School of Law, L.L.M., Taxation, Valedictorian
- University of Maine, J.D.
- Bates College, B.A., High Honors
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Tax Law, Portland, ME (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Tax Law
Awards:
- Best Lawyers in America® for Tax Law (2008-present)
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Recent Experience
Provided tax structure and guidance in a unique voluntary supervisory conversion of a mutual savings bank including the issuance of a tax opinion letter
Advised on complex partnership tax issues and deal structure for buyout of a partner in food manufacturing industry involving over $100 million transaction value
Obtained a Private Letter Ruling from the IRS where the IRS agreed to disregard a corporate financing subsidiary of a corporate client on the basis of substance over form
Planned, negotiated and documented the complex transition of a $20 million family business from the second generation to the third generation
Provided transaction tax planning, structure and non-qualified deferred compensation advise on the sale of a closely held food manufacturer to a private buyer
Guided a business incubator to obtaining a favorable tax-exemption letter from the IRS
Advised on complex partnership tax issues and deal structure for buyout of a partner in food manufacturing industry involving over $100 million transaction value
Obtained a Private Letter Ruling from the IRS where the IRS agreed to disregard a corporate financing subsidiary of a corporate client on the basis of substance over form
Planned, negotiated and documented the complex transition of a $20 million family business from the second generation to the third generation
Provided transaction tax planning, structure and non-qualified deferred compensation advise on the sale of a closely held food manufacturer to a private buyer
Guided a business incubator to obtaining a favorable tax-exemption letter from the IRS
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