Ricardo J. Souto is a partner in Shutts & Bowen’s Miami office, where he concentrates his practice in taxation, estate planning and corporate planning.
As a member of the firm’s International Practice Group and Taxation Practice Group, Mr. Souto represents and advises foreign clients with respect to investments in the United States and related United States income tax and estate planning matters. Mr. Souto also represents numerous domestic clients in matters involving corporate mergers and acquisitions, income tax planning, and corporate structuring. In addition to advising clients regarding federal tax planning, Mr. Souto’s practice also involves consideration of state and local tax issues.
Professional Activities and Publications
- Co-Author, "A Primer on the NRA Withholding Presumption Rules," The Florida Bar, Tax Section Bulletin - May 2006
- Speaker, "How to Take Advantage of Landmark New Florida Insurance Legislation" - Florida International Bankers Association - Legal & Regulatory Affairs Committee Seminar - July 2005
- Speaker, "The W-8 BEN - Update and Audit Information" - Florida International Bankers Association - Legal & Regulatory Affairs Committee Seminar - May 2005
Recognition
- Florida Super Lawyers, selected for inclusion, Tax Rising Star, 2011
Education
- University of Miami, LL.M., Taxation, 2000
- University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1999
- University of Florida, B.S., Business Administration, 1996
Bar Admissions
- The Florida Bar
Practice areas
Languages
- Spanish