Fernando Gandioli > Withers KhattarWong LLP > Singapore, Singapore > Lawyer Profile

Withers KhattarWong LLP
18 Cross Street,
#14-01
Singapore 048423
Singapore

Work Department

Private Client and Tax

Position

Partner, Private Client and Tax

Career

Fernando advises on US and international tax and estate planning for high net-worth individuals, trusts and estates. His area of focus includes working with international families and successful entrepreneurs to establish tax efficient succession planning structures, identifying tax planning opportunities for clients seeking to relocate to or invest in the US and advising on US tax non-compliance issues and voluntary disclosure.

Fernando has acquired significant cross-border experience advising clients with close ties to Asia, continental Europe (particularly Italy and Spain) and South America.

Languages

English
Italian
Spanish

Memberships

New York State Bar Association

Education

Haverford College, B.A.
Temple University, J.D.

Lawyer Rankings

Singapore > Private wealth and family law – local firms

Withers KhattarWong LLP is a major player in private wealth and family law in Singapore and as part of a global firm that leads the market in this area. The Singapore team represents a high proportion of the wealthiest individuals and families in the jurisdiction. It has been at the forefront of advising family offices on the use of the Singapore Variable Capital Company for the structuring of family funds. The Singapore office has detailed knowledge of the Singapore tax landscape, along with other international tax regimes, and it has extensive experience in trusts, wills and probate, and immigration matters. Fernando Gandioli is a US-qualified international tax and estate planning specialist, while Stacy Choong is an international estate and wealth planning expert with a background as a senior private banking professional. Ivan Cheong is ‘a seasoned family lawyer‘ and Connie Yik Kong is a go-to for international tax and succession planning.