About

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The Clayton Utz Tax team leads the way in tax advisory. Our fully integrated advisory service spans all areas where tax issues may arise – including M&A, funds management, property funds, private equity, private public partnerships, infrastructure, cross-border and transfer pricing – for Australian and international businesses, from structuring at the start of a transaction through to post-completion, including engaging with the tax authorities for lodgements and compliance.

We consider the spectrum of taxation issues – including income tax, GST, stamp duty, land tax, payroll tax, excise, royalties, FBT, withholding tax, and PRRT – to craft tax strategies informed by our broad knowledge of property funds, trusts, tax controversy, tax litigation accounting, financial services, insolvency and all corporate / M&A law aspects of taxation.

Our taxation lawyers work closely with other specialist areas, so our clients get tax advice that works with all aspects of their transactions and business. 

And when a tax dispute arises, our specialist tax litigators can manage and resolve it. The team continuously secure successful outcomes in high value, complex tax disputes for leading Australian and multinational corporates and financial institutions. With a detailed understanding of the process and principles of controversy management in and outside of the courtroom, they are able to provide their clients with a wide range of dispute management options. 

Chambers Review

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Tax - Australia
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Band 2
What the team is known for

Clayton Utz offers the complete spectrum of tax law advice, with noteworthy expertise in advising on international tax, indirect tax, petroleum tax and disputes. Its client base includes ASX 200 corporations, major industrial organisations, private equity firms, state and Commonwealth governments, and high net worth individuals. It offers considerable expertise in tax issues relating to cross-border transactions. The firm has an equally strong expertise in the tax implications of domestic mergers and acquisitions. Its key clients include Pallion Group, AMP and Blackstone.

Work Highlights

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  • Clayton Utz advised QIC on the key income tax considerations for the establishment of the Queensland Natural Capital Fund.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Sommer
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Band 3

Andrew Sommer focuses principally on indirect taxation issues and is particularly well known for his in-depth GST-related expertise.

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Peter Feros
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Band 3

Peter Feros maintains an active non-contentious tax advice practice from the Sydney office. He frequently advises domestic and international corporates and private equity houses on tax structuring of their transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.

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Andrew Sommer
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Peter Feros
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Members

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Andy Bubb

Angela Wood

Head of Department

Ben Furner

Brendon Lamers

Jonathan Donald

Keshni Maharaj

Phillip Bisset

Industries

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Digital Economy

Energy

Infrastructure

Mining and Critical Minerals

Private Capital