Robert Elwood

Co-founder & Partner @Practus, Llp

Philadelphia, PA, US

Clients really appreciate the Practus approach. We offer economics that make sense, efficiency through technology, and the opportunity to work directly with top attorneys with extraordinary experience. Although Practus disrupts the traditional law firm model, one thing that hasn’t changed is my role as a trusted advisor to national and international clients. As a business lawyer with tax savvy, I solve legal problems with the wisdom and good judgment that comes from 30 years of experience. I have a long track record of helping clients launch innovative companies, transactions, and funds.My work spans investment funds, EFTs, tech start-ups, REITs, REMICs, opportunity zones, and other investments. I also regularly advise entrepreneurs and owners of start-ups on tax planning ideas, including entity formation and creating partnership and LLC agreements. I have handled hundreds of reorganizations, mergers, and acquisitions.My recent accomplishments include:• issuing the tax opinion in the first conversion of an open-end mutual fund into an ETF.• launching numerous mutual funds, venture capital funds, ETFs, and opportunity zone funds.• securing over $1 million in litigation financing for a client.

Haverford College

B.A.

Boston University School of Law

J.D.