K. Eli Akhavan

Office Location

United States

Short Biography

Eli Akhavan is a Partner at GHSK LLP and focuses his practice on tax and estate planning for high net-worth US and non-US clients. He advises domestic and international individuals and families with respect to tax and estate planning for their US assets and beneficiaries and incorporates dynasty trust planning for his clients. Eli also advises cross-border clients on all aspects of international estate matters, including foreign trusts, pre-immigration and expatriation planning, and on structuring investments in US real estate and US financial assets. Eli's practice also includes advising clients on the formation of private trust companies for purposes of wealth management and privacy. Additionally, Eli practices in the area of cross-border asset protection planning.

What is your favorite restaurant to take a client or colleague to?

Reserve Cut in NYC

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

Seek the highest standards

What was your first job?

Currency trading

What is the book you recommend to everyone?

Executive Toughness by Dr. Jason Selk

What changes do you expect to see in your practice over the next year?

Increasing focus on income tax planning in the context of global mobility