Tax

Johnson Winter Slattery provides state, federal and international tax advice to domestic businesses and global corporations, with expertise covering both contentious and non-contentious matters. The law firm is particularly adept in multi-jurisdictional M&A mandates and advising clients across the pharmaceutical, property and fast-moving consumable goods sectors on tax disputes. In addition to advising major multinational corporates, the firm also offers tax assistance to high net worth individuals. It also assists clients in tax due diligence reviews and responding to ATO audits.

"Johnson Winter Slattery's understanding of tax law and their ability to strategise a response is excellent."

"JWS has particularly strong competence in cross-border tax structuring and advice."

Johnson Winter Slattery provided pro bono advice to UNSW Tax Clinic in relation to advocating for reform to tax legislation and additional ATO processes to produce a system change for women in financial hardship who are victim-survivors of domestic and economic abuse.

Richard Gelski is a highly regarded lawyer with a wealth of experience acting for clients on a range of advisory and contentious tax-related matters, including negotiations with the ATO and strategic advice. He offers particularly extensive expertise in the handling of transfer pricing matters.

Prashanth Kainthaje's practice covers a diverse range of tax-related issues, including multi-jurisdictional private equity transactions, tax structuring, capital loss rulings and land tax disputes. He is based in Sydney. "Prashanth Kainthaje is in my view one of Australia's pre-eminent cross-border tax practitioners."

Stewart Grieve is based in Melbourne and boasts particular expertise advising clients on tax audits and disputes.