Bio

Mr. Kiggins’ corporate and tax practice is international in scope and has involved clients in such diverse countries as Argentina, Brazil, Cyprus, England, Israel, Russia, and South Africa. Robert J. Kiggins is the Chair of our Taxation group, and a member of our Corporate & General Practice Group. After over 40 years of practice, he has gained extensive experience in corporate finance and tax matters involving securities broker-dealers, investment advisors, investment companies, life insurance companies, hedge funds, medical practice purchases and sales, insurance agencies and bank expansion into insurance and securities fields. Mr. Kiggins has also represented a number of closely held businesses in such industries as medicine, dentistry, hospitality, direct mail monitoring and list protection, computer software, insurance agency, securities brokerage, residential real estate, and investment management. He is especially familiar with the regulations and compliance imposed on securities broker-dealers, investment advisors, insurance companies and insurance agencies. Mr. Kiggins is a frequent speaker on tax topics both here and abroad. In addition to his contributions to this firm’s News Blog, he regularly authors and publishes articles on the Internet and for appearance in such publications as Tax Law 360. He is fluent in English, Spanish and written Portuguese and has served a number of Hispano-American business clients. He has also been a member of the Japan Society, where he has studied intermediate level Japanese. Bob is also the Chairperson of the North American Branch with the International Business Structuring Association headquartered in London, England. EDUCATION: New York University, L.L.M., Taxation; Cornell Law School, J.D.; Boston College, B.A., History, magna cum laude;