KPMG’s Robert Wilkerson joins King & Spalding
King & Spalding, a leading international law firm, announced today that Robert Wilkerson, a highly regarded tax adviser to U.S. and foreign-based multinational corporations, has joined the firm’s Atlanta office as a partner. Wilkerson’s wide-ranging experience bolsters the firm’s well-established tax practice, and significantly expands its service capabilities both domestically and abroad. “Bob’s considerable experience in both domestic and cross-border transactions enhances King & Spalding’s ability to serve businesses worldwide, particularly in the Middle East and Europe,” said Jim Lokey, leader of King & Spalding’s tax practice group. “We are delighted to add a practitioner of Bob’s stature to our firm. He joins our 30-lawyer tax group, where along with partners Michael J. Caballero, Robert E. Culbertson and Kevin G. Conway, Bob will contribute to the international tax planning and cross-border needs of our clients.”
Wilkerson focuses on structural and transactional tax planning matters, including cross-border acquisitions, restructurings and dispositions. He regularly advises companies on foreign tax credit, deferral and repatriation issues, and also has significant experience in the design and execution of structured financing transactions.
Prior to joining King & Spalding, Wilkerson was a principal at KPMG LLP, serving as the practice leader for its international tax practice in the Southeast and as a member of its Washington National Tax practice. He previously was a tax partner at the Dewey Ballantine law firm.
Wilkerson earned a B.B.A. degree from the University of Mississippi, and a J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Mississippi School of Law. He received a LL.M. in taxation from the New York University School of Law.
“For someone with my experience, King & Spalding’s continued focus on international expansion presents an enticing opportunity for me to grow my practice globally. I’m excited to join this respected team and look forward to contributing to the firm’s rich tradition of providing the best strategic and tactical counsel to the firm’s clients worldwide.”
King & Spalding’s tax group focuses on planning and executing business transactions arising in domestic and cross-border settings, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and financings. The firm’s tax team is recognized for its ability to advise clients on a full range of federal income tax issues, and has extensive experience in the corporate, partnership and international practice areas. King & Spalding has been ranked consistently by Chambers USA as one of the nation’s top tax practices.
About King & Spalding
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