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Professional Biography

After having practiced for over 30 years with large organizations—first as a partner in Baker & McKenzie and then as the leader of Deloitte Tax LLP’s international private client practice—Robert Dumont launched his own specialist law firm called, cleverly, Robert Dumont PLLC, and promptly appointed himself as head of the practice. Robert advises on a broad range of tax and estate planning issues relating to the cross-border activities of private clients and international family offices. As a small independent firm, Robert enjoys the freedom from conflicts of interest that can restrict larger organizations and the freedom to act in a fiduciary capacity where appropriate. Robert is a member of bars of the State of New York and of England and Wales (non-practicing solicitor).

What is your favorite restaurant to take a client or colleague to?

Restaurant Frederic Doucet, Charolles, France

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

"Neither a borrower nor a lender be" or at least my meditations on that advice.

What was your first job?

as a driving instructor while at university (keep your eyes on the road).

What is the book you recommend to everyone?

Nana, by Emile Zola

What changes do you expect to see in your practice over the next year?

a dramatic increase in contentious trust and estate matters