Sam K. Kaywood, Jr.

Sam K. Kaywood, Jr.


Alston & Bird LLP

Recognized since 2001

Atlanta, Georgia

Practice Areas

Tax Law

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Sam Kaywood is a co-chair of the Federal Income & International Tax Group. Sam concentrates his practice on federal income tax and international tax, including cross-border M&A and joint ventures, as well as in-bound investments into the United States. Sam has worked on virtually all forms of cross-border investments, with substantial experience in Canada, Europe, China and Latin America. He is particularly active in structuring investments and acquisitions in Latin America, including Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Chile.

Sam is a frequent author and speaker on international tax topics, including those related to Latin America. He has spoken before numerous professional organizations, such as the International Bar Association, International Fiscal Association, American Bar Association, Tax Section, Tax Executives Institute, Atlanta Tax Forum, Georgia Tax Conference and has given speeches in cities across the country and in several foreign countries. Sam is listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and inThe Best Lawyers in America for his tax expertise. He was the chair of the ABA Tax Section Committee on U.S. Affairs of Foreigners and Tax Treaties and active with the International Fiscal Association. Sam is an Adjunct Professor at Emory University School of Law where he teaches International Tax.

Location
  • One Atlantic Center
    1201 West Peachtree Street, Suite 4900
    Atlanta, GA 30309-3424
Education
  • Emory University, J.D., graduated 1986
  • Babson College, BS, graduated 1979
Bar Admissions
  • Georgia, State Bar of Georgia
Affiliations
  • ABA Tax Section - Member
  • International Bar Association - Member
  • International Fiscal Association - Member
  • Lex Mundi - Member

Alston & Bird LLP
Atlanta, Georgia

224 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

123 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Tax Law, Atlanta (2021)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Tax Law
Special Focus:
  • International
  • State and Local Tax

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