Mr. Collins has broad experience advising clients on the tax considerations of commercial transactions, contested matters, legislation and compliance. He works with WilmerHale’s Business Transactions Group in structuring corporate acquisitions and divestitures, issuance of corporate securities, structuring and operating Real Estate Investment Trusts, and addressing corporate and partnership tax planning. Mr. Collins has assisted multi-national companies in planning with respect to US operations, obtaining regulatory guidance and seeking legislative solutions for federal income and excise tax issues. In addition, his experience includes working on contested matters at the IRS Audit and Appeals levels, as well as in the United States Tax Court.