Looi Kian Seng
Associate, Withers KhattarWong* | Singapore
Withers KhattarWong LLP is a Singapore law practice, affiliated with Withers LLP.
Kian Seng is an associate in our private client and tax team.
Kian Seng advises high net worth individuals and their families on taxation, estate planning and wealth protection issues, in particular the establishment and taxation of family offices and fund management vehicles, and other regulatory and compliance matters. He also advises on the tax aspects of cross-border structuring of financial products and investment funds.
Having started his career in New Zealand, Kian Seng has worked on tax issues arising from a range of matters, including international investment vehicles, the restructuring of distressed companies, tax disputes, asset planning for high net worth individuals, and charities. Consequently, he continues to keep abreast with and advises on New Zealand tax issues as well.
Admissions
Publications
Memberships
New Zealand, 2017
Registered Foreign Lawyer, Singapore, 2018
New Zealand Denies Foreign Tax Credit for ‘‘Tax Spared" (Co-authored) - May 2018 • Bloomberg BNA - Tax Planning International - Asia Pacific Focus
New Zealand’s Proposed Response to the BEPS Action Plans: The Proposals, the Impact and the Potential Concerns (Co-authored) - Mar 2018 - Tax Notes International
Time for a Comprehensive CGT in New Zealand? (Co-authored) - Dec 2017 -Bloomberg BNA - Tax Planning International - Asia Pacific Focus
New Zealand Law Society
Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand Inc (INFINZ)
Me in a minute
I spend most of my free time playing Ultimate Frisbee, exploring Singapore, and appreciating good food and coffee.
Education
Languages
- Cantonese
- English
- Hokkien
- Mandarin
