Bibiana Cruz
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Bibiana A. Cruz advises clients on complex U.S., Puerto Rico, and international tax matters, with a practice focused on strategic tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, partnership taxation, and the application of U.S. income tax treaties. She regularly counsels Latin American investors on the tax implications of inbound investments into the United States and helps navigate the complexities of the U.S. and Puerto Rico tax regimes. Bibiana also advises on private fund formation and structuring, as well as on Puerto Rico's Act 60 tax incentive programs.
Areas of FocusTax
CourtsUnited States Tax CourtPuerto Rico state courts and administrative agencies
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Pro Bono
Bibiana assists non-profit organizations in obtaining tax exempt status from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and the Puerto Rico Treasury Department.
Education
- LL.M., Taxation, New York University, 2019
- J.D., University of Puerto Rico Law School, 2011
magna cum laude - B.S.B.A., University of Puerto Rico, 2007
magna cum laude
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Prior Experience
Prior to joining DLA Piper, Bibiana worked at an AM Law 50 firm in Miami where she concentrated her practice on domestic and international tax planning matters and represented underwriters of representations and warranties insurance (RWI) policies in connection with mergers and acquisitions transactions and tax insurance policies (with a focus on renewable energy credits).
Memberships and Affiliations
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American Bar Association
- Chair, Foreign and U.S. Taxation – Individuals and Passthroughs Committee
- Member, Tax Section Nominating Committee
- Florida Regional Council Chair, Women of IFA Network (WIN)
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Phone
+1 787 945 9149
(Work, San Juan)