Withers Worldwide

Overview

Kristin advises companies and individuals on the US and international tax aspects of transactional matters including cross-border sales and acquisitions, hedge and private equity fund organizations, and tax-efficient US inbound and outbound business and investment structures, including partnerships. She frequently advises management in private equity transactions on a range of US tax issues, including compensation matters, in buyout and rollover transactions.

Kristin regularly advises individuals and charities on various US tax matters, with an emphasis on cross-border charitable giving. Kristin also represents clients before the US Internal Revenue Service in a variety of matters, is the head of Withers’ voluntary disclosure practice in London and advises clients on the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).

'..my US adviser of choice..'

Citywealth 2012

Publications and speaking engagements

Kristin writes and speaks regularly on various topics, including the IRS voluntary disclosure program and FATCA. Recent writing and speaking engagements include:

• Speaker at Opal European Family Office Winter Symposium, Regulatory and Tax Issues within the International Investment Portfolio on the application of FATCA.
• Co-author of "Corporate Tax Framework Unveiled by Obama Administration," Withers Briefing Notes, February 2012.
• Author of “FATCA - The other shoe drops”, Wealth Briefing, February 2012.
• Author of “FATCA(Ts) Beware”, Spears, September/October 2011.
• Author of “Paying Uncle Sam”, Accountancy, August 2011.
• Co-Author of “The Born Ultimatum”, British American Business Network, 2011.

Memberships

• International Fiscal Association
• International Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• New York State Bar Association
• Connecticut Bar Association

On a personal note

Kristin enjoys travelling, cooking and American sports.