Robert H. Moore

Biography

Robert Moore is a partner in the Firm's North America Tax Practice Group and the former managing partner of the Miami office. He focuses his practice mainly in the areas of international tax planning, supply chain tax management, reorganizations, funds formations, inbound real estate investment, and wealth management. He regularly advises U.S. and foreign-based multinational corporations and partnerships focused on luxury hotel, residences, and resorts, real estate development, and consumer goods and retail in luxury and fashion. He is Chambers rated in Chambers USA for Tax.

Robert is actively focused on the Firm's inclusion and diversity efforts and is the Chair of the North America Diversity and Inclusion Committee, was a member of the North America Anti-Racism Taskforce, and was the past co-chair of the New York and Miami I&D Committee. In 2020, Robert led the team in establishing the North America Tax Practice Group's first annual tax mentorship program in partnership with the National Black Law Students Association. Robert received the Firm’s “Outstanding Pro Bono Volunteer Award” in 2005, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014 for his work with numerous organizations and continues to be actively involved with several pro bono initiatives as part of his practice. In 2013, he was recognized as one of the Daily Business Review's "40 Under 40 Rising Stars" and was a finalist in the Daily Business Review's "Most Effective Lawyer" contest.

Practice Focus

Robert focuses his practice mainly in the areas of international tax planning, supply chain tax management, reorganizations, funds formations, inbound real estate investment, and wealth management. He regularly advises U.S. and foreign-based multinational corporations and partnerships focused on luxury hotel, residences, and resorts, real estate development, and consumer goods and retail in luxury and fashion. He is Chambers rated in Chambers USA for Tax.

Professional Associations and Memberships

Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA) - Member
International Fiscal Association - Member
Florida Bar - Tax Section
State Bar of Texas - Member
American Bar Association - Section on Taxation

Corporate Responsibility

Robert received the Firm’s "Outstanding Pro Bono Volunteer Award" in 2005, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 for his work with numerous organizations and continues to be actively involved with several pro bono initiatives as part of his practice. Robert was the Chair of the Miami Office Pro Bono Committee from 2010-2015.

Admissions

Florida~United States (2004)
Texas~United States (2003)

Education

University of Florida (LL.M.) (2004)
Southern Methodist University School of Law (J.D.) (2003)
Duke University (B.A.) (2000)

Languages

English
Spanish

Presentations

Robert has lectured on a variety of topics, including:

Co-speaker, "Inbound Real Estate Planning," STEP 7th Annual Institute on Tax, Estate Planning, and the Economy, Orange County, California, 15 & 16 February 2018
Co-presenter, "Tax Reform," 19th Latin America Tax Conference, Miami, Florida, 26 & 27 February 2018
Presenter, "FIRPTA Update: Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate," STEP 6th Annual Institute on Tax, Estate Planning and The Economy, Newport Beach, California, 24 January 2017
Co-presenter, "Foreign Investment in US Real Estate: The Two Tier Partnership (and beyond)," Baker & McKenzie's 17th Annual International Tax & Trust Training Program, Coral Gables, Florida, 27 & 28 October 2016
Co-presenter, "Proposed Regulations Under Section 385: Where Do We Go From Here?," Tax Leaders' Workshop, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, 2-4 May 2016
Co-presenter, "Foreign Investment in US Real Estate," STEP Presentation, San Francisco, California, 16 March 2016

Presenter, "All the Extra U.S. Tax Issues About Advising Foreign Clients on U.S. Real Estate Investments You Were Afraid to Ask," 34th Annual International Tax Conference, Miami, Florida, 8 January 2016
Presenter, "Inbound and Outbound International Tax Planning," COLATRI 2015 - Congreso Latinoamericano de Tributacion Financiera, Quito, Ecuador, 22 & 23 October 2015 (In Spanish)
Presenter, "Structuring Investments into the United States: Where to Begin and What to Consider," Baker & McKenzie seminar, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 29 & 30 September 2015
Co-presenter, "US Immigration Planning: How to combine immigration rules with US tax planning," Baker & McKenzie's 16th Annual International Tax & Trust Training Program, Miami, Florida, 15 & 16 October 2015
Co-presenter, "Fast-Paced Overview of Global Developments," Baker & McKenzie's 16th Annual International Tax & Trust Training Program, Miami, Florida, 15 & 16 October 2015
Co-presenter, "Global Spin-off and Divestitures - Trends and Opportunities," 37th Annual North America Tax Conference, Coronado, California, 9 January 2015
Co-presenter, "How to Escape Houdini's FIRPTA Straight Jacket - Before and After the Show!," 33rd Annual International Tax Conference, Miami, Florida, 8 January 2015
Presenter, "Why Wait for BEPS Legislation? The Tax Authorities are Not!," Tributario y Financiero – COLATRI 2014, Lima, Peru, 6 November 2014
Presenter, "Structuring Investments into the United States: Where to Begin and What to Consider," Tributario y Financiero – COLATRI 2014, Lima, Peru, 5 November 2014
Co-presenter, " How to purchase real estate in the US," Baker & McKenzie's 15th Annual International Tax & Trust Training Program, Miami, Florida, 30 September 2014
Co-presenter, "Repatriation Techniques," International Fiscal Association USA Branch, Miami Chapter, Miami, Florida, 28 April 2014
Co-presenter, "Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions," Baker & McKenzie's Networking Seminars, Inc., Houston, Texas, 5 November 2013
Co-presenter, "Canadian Planning," Baker & McKenzie's 14th Annual International Tax & Trust Training Program, Miami, Florida, 17&18 October 2013
Co-presenter, "Update on FATCA (Draft Regulations and Trustees) and US Reporting Obligations: Who Must File? When and How?," Baker & McKenzie's 12th Annual International Tax & Trust Training Program, Miami, Florida, 13 October 2011
Co-presenter, "A Day In The Life Of A Corporate Tax Department -- Post Hopscotch Tax Planning," 2011 Tax Planning & Transactions Workshop, Crowne Plaza Times Square, New York, New York, 24 June 2011

Articles

Robert has written numerous articles, including:

Co-author, "When Intended Estate Planning Results in an Accidental Inversion," Journal of International Taxation, June 2016
Co-author, "The International Athlete and Entertainer: A Summary of Important U.S. Tax Considerations," The Florida Bar Journal, April 2015
Author, "Treasury Issues Temporary Regulations On Distribution of Controlled Corporation Stock Acquired in a Transaction Under Section 355(a)(3)(B)," Tax News and Developments (Baker & McKenzie, Chicago, IL), February 2009, at 5.
Co-author, "United States: Final Dual Consolidated Loss Regs Issued," Tax Planning International Review (BNA International, Inc., London, England), May 2007, at 21.
Co-author, "Final Dual Consolidated Loss Regs Issued," Tax News and Developments (Baker & McKenzie, Chicago, IL), April 2007, at 2.
Author, "IRS Issues New Final Regulations on Withholding by Foreign Partnerships Under Section 1446 Allowing Partnership to Apply Preferential Rates," Tax Section Bulletin (The Florida Bar, Tallahassee, FL), February 2006, at 11.
Author, "Notice 2005-90 Provides Favorable Guidance for Foreign Tax Credits on Back-to-Back Computer Program Licensing Arrangements Subject to Code Section 901(l)," Tax News and Developments (Baker & McKenzie, Chicago, IL), February 2006, at 5.
Author, "Second Circuit Affirms Tax Court's Treatment of Cross-Chain Stock Sales," Tax News and Developments (Baker & McKenzie, Chicago, IL), December 2004, at 15.

Amicus Brief

Robert Moore, Megan Renze, et al., Amicus Curiae Brief Filed on Behalf of the Children to District Court of Appeal of Florida, Third District Florida Department of Children and Families vs. In Re: Matter of Adoption of X.X.G. and N.R.G., (No. 08-3044)