About
Over 19 years of public company, private company and large law firm experience requiring strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. Experience partnering with all areas of business operations and corporate finance. Strategic advisor to Senior Management. Effective in communicating complex financial concepts, establishing risk objectives, and driving decision-making to achieve tax savings while managing exposure.
• Built top-performing teams capable of integrating business insights into tax forecasting, analytics, and reporting.
• Expanded IT systems and processes including Sarbanes Oxley compliance for public companies and in anticipation of IPO.
• Developed tax strategies for corporate structures, investments, joint ventures, business dealings, and complex M&A transactions.
• Obtained private letter rulings ensuring tax-free treatment of large-scale corporate transactions.
• Designed and implemented tax models for hedging, inter-company pricing, commercial paper issuance, intangible asset deductions, and other programs.
• Advanced credentials including a Masters of Law in Tax, comprehensive knowledge of federal and state and non-US tax laws, and core competencies in financial management.
• Frequent Speaker on US, International and Cross-Border Taxation.
• Collaboration with colleagues in Switzerland, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Monaco and the UK on the set-up of global holding, financing and royalty structures.
Work history
Managing Shareholder
BrooksLaw PC
January 2015 – Present (7 months)Washington D.C. Metro Area
Mr. Brooks has over 19 years of public company, private company and law firm experience developing strategic tax planning initiatives for businesses and investors, including international corporate treasury centers, intellectual property development structures, hedge funds, asset management vehicles, joint ventures, structured financings and complex M&A transactions. He specializes in both U.S. and non-U.S. tax laws and is a frequent speaker on U.S., international and cross-border taxation.
Of Counsel
Weidema van Tol, Attorneys & Tax Advisors
May 2011 – Present (4 years 3 months)Luxembourg, Switzerland & The Netherlands
The Firm focuses on providing international corporate tax and corporate legal services primarily to North American multinational organizations. It deals with cross-border reorganizations, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and similar transactions. In addition, the Firm has substantial experience in the establishment and operation of international holding companies, intellectual property entities and finance structures. The Firm has offices in Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Washington, DC.
Vice President of Tax & General Tax Counsel
ContourGlobal
May 2009 – March 2011 (1 year 11 months)
VP, International Tax
Marriott International
April 2004 – April 2009 (5 years 1 month)
Director of Tax Planning and General Tax Counsel
Ahold
March 2001 – April 2004 (3 years 2 months)
Senior Associate
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP
March 1998 – March 2001 (3 years 1 month)
Education and qualifications
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law
LLM Tax, Tax
1995 – 1996
Delaware Law School
Juris Doctor, Law
1991 – 1994
University of Miami - School of Business
BBA, Finance & Marketing
1986 – 1990
